• In Los Angeles:On bad smog day people

with chest problems, such

as asthma, are warned to

stay indoors.

»Smog: fog or haze

intensified by smoke or

other atmospheric

pollutants

• In Santiago:–On days when smog level is high,

cars are banned from entering the

city.

»This apply to those vehicles

without catalytic converters in

their exhausts.

• Catalytic converters remove

many nitrogen oxides, carbon

monoxide and unburnt

hydrocarbons.

• They work most efficiently

when engines are hot.

Strategy #

1

• Replacing petrol and diesel

with cleaner fuels (like gas).

• It is one of the big hopes for

Mexico City.»Helped by the fact that Mexico

has large reserves of natural

gas.

»To date it is mainly used for

vehicles in intensive use, such

as, Public transports.

Strategy #

2

• In LA & California:–From 1996 the use of CBG

(Cleaner Burning Gasoline)

was made compulsory.

»This fuel reduces ozone-

forming emissions from road

vehicles by 15%.

»This is regarded as the most

important improvement since

the introduction of catalytic

converter.

• Improving public transport and

making it more attractive

alternative to private car»Cairo has a brand new, bright,

clean and efficient metro crossing

the city from north to south.

»However metro has specific routes

and roads go everywhere.

»Cars are usually at the top of buying

list in developing countries.

Strategy #

3

• Bike or walk to nearby destinations

• Walk, ride bikes, roller blade, skateboard

instead of driving

• Plant a tree

• Look up air pollution information on the

internet

• Read and learn about air pollution

• Know how air pollution affects your health

• Conserve energy

• Turn the lights out when you leave the room

• Use cold water instead of hot whenever

possible - you'll use less energy

• Use fans to help cool - they use less energy

than coolers and air conditioners

• Reduce, Reuse, then Recycle

Other

Ways…

• Select products with less packaging -

packaging consumes energy when it's made,

generates harmful volatile organic

compounds when it's printed, produces

carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide when

it's burned, and generates greenhouse gases

when thrown away in a landfill

• Buy and use products in their non-aerosol

form - propellants used in aerosol cans

contribute to pollution

• When barbecuing, use an electric or

chimney-type charcoal starter instead of

lighter fluid.

• Use a propane grill when barbequing

• Keep your air filter clean and get regular

tune-ups - a neglected car can reduce gas

mileage by 20%

Other

Ways…

• Keep your air filter clean and get regular

tune-ups - a neglected car can reduce gas

mileage by 20%

• Make sure your tires are properly inflated -

you can save $130 a year in gasoline costs

• Turn the car off while waiting in line at

railroad crossings and drive-thru windows

• Make sure your car's air conditioner is

working properly - leaky air conditioners in

cars are the single greatest source of

chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), a greenhouse

gas

• Clean the condenser coils on your

refrigerator every few months - you can

reduce electricity consumption 6% or more

• Prevent fires

Other

Ways…

• Make sure your tires are properly inflated -

you can save $130 a year in gasoline costs

• Turn the car off while waiting in line at

railroad crossings and drive-thru windows

• Insulate your home to use less energy

• Use electric or manual lawn and garden

equipment instead of gas-powered

equipment

• Use brushes or rollers for painting instead of

sprays

• Garden organically

• Go solar for home and water heating - it

reduces the need to burn fossil fuel

• Share this information with others.

Other

Ways…

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