The Solution
In the warmer months, ozone pollution is most severe because the heat and sunlight combine with trapped pollutants such as fumes from fuel, paint, tailpipes and vegetation to form ground-level ozone. Not surprisingly, the months of April through September make up our Valley’s longer-than-normal “ozone season.” The Environmental Protection Agency introduced new ozone standards in March 2008. These new ozone standards are more demanding than ever, and we need the help of all Maricopa County residents to make the air healthier to breathe.
Make the Clean Air Commitment now!
I commit to:
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Drive less. When possible, carpool, van pool or use public transportation.
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Avoid waiting in long drive-thru lines, for example, at coffee shops, fast-food restaurants or banks. Park your car and go inside.
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Re-fuel your vehicle after dark (or during cooler, evening hours).
What else can you do? Click here for a list of action items. Or, sign up to receive High Pollution Advisory text or email alerts.