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The American Lung Association’s 2008 State of the Air Report found that about one-third of people in the U.S. live an an area with unhealthful levels of ground-level ozone pollution, and Houston ranked number four on the list of 25 cities with the highest number of high-ozone days. Ozone pollution, which forms when emissions from [...]

The American Lung Association’s 2008 State of the Air Report found that about one-third of people in the U.S. live an an area with unhealthful levels of ground-level ozone pollution. Ozone pollution, which forms when emissions from vehicles, yard care equipment, and other sources react with heat and sunlight, can cause health problems for more [...]

Over the past year, gasoline prices in the lower Atlantic states have risen by $1.05, and diesel fuel prices have risen by nearly two dollars. Reducing your driving time not only saves fuel and money, but it also reduces vehicle emissions. Nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released from cars react with heat and [...]

The American Lung Association’s 2008 State of the Air Report found that about one-third of people in the U.S. live an an area with unhealthful levels of ground-level ozone pollution. Ozone pollution, which forms when emissions from vehicles, yard care equipment, and other sources react with heat and sunlight, can cause health problems for kids [...]

It’s estimated that more than half of nitrogen entering Tampa Bay comes from atmospheric deposition. Atmospheric deposition occurs when pollutants (such as nitrogen oxides) are transported from the air to the earth’s surface, either through falling rain or snow, falling particles or absorption of gas pollutants directly into water. Too much nitrogen in Bay waters [...]

April is National Car Care Month – the perfect time to make sure your vehicle is running in top condition. Regular vehicle maintenance improves gas mileage, saves money and can extend the life of your car. It also reduces emissions that affect our air quality: a well-maintained vehicle will produce fewer particle pollutants, about 40 [...]