In the Air

Health Issues

Oxidizing Properties: Ozone (O3) is an uncoloured gas that, in higher layers of the atmosphere protects the earth from solar radiation. Close to earth concentrated O3 is a pollutant.

Actions

Carpool and reduce vehicular travel!

Limit use of oil-based paints and solvents and fume-producing household products!

Sulfur dioxide / Carbon monoxide / Nitrogen dioxide / Particulate / Ozone

Ozone

General Information: Oxidizing Properties: Ozone (O3) is an uncoloured gas that, in higher layers of the atmosphere protects the earth from solar radiation. Close to earth concentrated O3 is a pollutant.

Emissions: 68% of sulfur dioxide is produced by boilers and domestic heating, 17% is produced by vehicular emissions.