Approximately 45% of ozone causing pollution is produced by motor vehicles. Only 12% can be attributed to power plants and large factories.
Most of us spend a significant part of our day behind the wheel of a car. Cutting back on the amount of time we spend driving is the simplest and most impactful action we can take to improve air quality.
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Fill your gas tank after 7 p.m.
Don’t overfill or drip fuel at the gas station.
Avoid letting your car idle for more than 10 seconds.
Combine all errands into one trip.
Keep your car well maintained and tires properly inflated to run more efficiently.