NEW Public Notice
posted
California to Curb Truck Emissions
New regulations in California for heavy-duty
diesel trucks could force a sweeping overhaul of
the state's trucking industry and pave the way
for similar changes elsewhere.
Study: Calif. Air Pollution Kills More Than Car
Crashes
Lowering air pollution in Southern California
and the San Joaquin Valley would save more lives
annually than ending all motor vehicle
fatalities in the two regions, according to a
new study.
More news
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Take Steps to Reduce Emissions
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Mow Late in the Day |
To reduce the amount of ozone that will form, mow after
7pm. Avoid mowing altogether on Ozone Alert! days. The harmful ozone causing fumes emitted by
mowers are nitrogen oxide (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOC). These are more likely to form harmful ozone when the weather is hot and sunny. Mowing in the evening will help reduce the amount of ozone that form, not to mention make it easier on you.
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Keep Your Equipment Well-Tuned |
Well-tuned equipment runs more efficiently, uses less fuel, and emits
less pollution. Keep your blades sharpened, too. Regular maintenance will not only benefit
your lawn, making it more resistant to disease, but the mowing will go quicker and that means
less air pollution and less wear and tear on your body.
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Avoid Gas Spills |
| Save money and protect the air we breathe by using a funnel or a spill-proof can.
Americans spill an estimated 17 million gallons of gasoline each year while refueling
small engines such as lawn care equipment. The vapor from gasoline spills is also a
cause of air pollution.
Spill-proof gas cans are available in the Kansas City area, but are hard to find. You can purchase one from our program.
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