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Light it Right!
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One compact fluorescent light bulb
could save you $30-$40 during its lifetime. It could also save
34 gallons of oil, 2.8 lbs. of smog, 5.2 lbs. of acid rain, and
850 lbs. of carbon dioxide. Compact fluorescents can be found at
your local hardware store.
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Say No to Topping Off the Tank. |
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Topping off the
tank can contribute to smog, fill the air with cancer-causing
toxic pollutants such as benzene, and waste gasoline. Please go
easy at the pump.
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Report Smoking Vehicles. |
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With mobile sources
responsible for 2/3 of California’s air pollution, we need to make
sure the vehicles on the road are as clean as possible. If you see
a smoking vehicle, call 1-800-END-SMOG and report it. |
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Make the Rideshare Commitment! |
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If you commit to
ridesharing once a day, week, or month, you will be helping to
improve our air (and traffic)! To find a carpool near you or to
plan a trip using mass transit visit:
California
Rideshare |
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Don’t Be an Energy Hog! |
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We learned in 2001 why
energy conservation is important to
our homes and businesses. Let’s continue to conserve, and
we’ll reduce emissions from
power plants, refineries, and tailpipes. |
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Tune that Engine. |
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When a car engine is not properly tuned, it emits
more particulate matter, and nitrogen oxides. It
also wastes gas and lowers engine performance.
Please get your car tuned regularly. |
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Avoid using toxic chemicals. |
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Sounds like common sense,
but most consumers don’t realize common household items (such as
window cleaners, bug sprays, and paints) can be toxic. To find out
about natural alternatives, call 1-888-CLEAN-LA. |
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When Dry Cleaning, Think Wet Instead! |
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Dry cleaning uses
a toxic chemical called PERC which is a possible human carcinogen.
PERC poses a risk to the consumer, worker, and surrounding community.
Instead of dry cleaning consider wet cleaning, the professional
alternative which is a non-toxic process proven to be just as
effective. |
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Get an Electric Lawn Mower! |
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Conventional gas-powered lawn
mowers, leaf blowers and weed trimmers are a significant source of smog.
Garden equipment emits high levels of pollutants; a typical 3.5
horsepower engine can emit the same amount of pollution in an hour as a
new car driven 340 miles. Gasoline spills are also a major problem. It
was recently estimated in the US that over 17 million gallons of fuel
are spilled each year while outdoor power equipment is being filled.
Electric mowers require no starting, no motor maintenance, and are very
clean. You can get a corded and cordless model.
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Want to help our air in a big way? |
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The next time you buy a
car, think about its fuel efficiency. For most of us, driving a gasoline
car is the single most damaging thing we will ever do to the environment.
For more on cleaner cars, visit:
California
Air Resources Board. |
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Provided by:
Coalition for Clean Air |
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