The American Lung Association shared simple, yet effective tips which can help to protect you from exposure to unhealthy air. 8. Check daily air pollution forecasts before going outside, using sources such as airnow.gov or your local weather reports. 7. Make conscious decisions to limit the time you spend outside when pollution levels are high by going to the gym instead of exercising outdoors. 6. Avoid exercising in areas with heavy traffic, even when air quality forecasts are green, as busy highways generate high pollution levels. 5. Generating sources of energy, such as electricity, creates air pollution which can be curbed by using less energy in your home. 4. Use alternative modes of transport to your car in a bid to decrease traffic levels. 3. Dispose of your waste responsibly as the burning of firewood and trash are among the major sources of particle pollution. 2. Use electric lawn care equipment instead of gas-powered as old lawnmowers models often have no pollution control devices. 1. Support measures to make all public places tobacco-free and don’t allow anyone to smoke indoors.
The Environmental Protection Agency is delaying plans to tighten air quality standards, the second time in 12 years a Democratic administration put off a new ozone standard before an election year.
