{"id":1435,"date":"2020-07-07T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-07T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spokanecleanair.org\/protect-your-health-and-help-reduce-ozone-pollution\/"},"modified":"2022-04-18T16:53:38","modified_gmt":"2022-04-18T23:53:38","slug":"protect-your-health-and-help-reduce-ozone-pollution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spokanecleanair.org\/protect-your-health-and-help-reduce-ozone-pollution\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect your health and help reduce ozone pollution"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"350\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zaEqGo5IhYM\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Ground-level ozone is a harmful, invisible air pollutant most prevalent in Spokane during the hot months of July and August.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>What is ozone and why is it a summer air pollution problem?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Ozone can be &quot;good&quot; or &quot;bad&quot; depending on its location in the atmosphere. In the upper atmosphere,&quot;good&quot; ozone is produced naturally and protects us from UV radiation.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">At ground-level, &quot;bad&quot; ozone is a harmful air pollutant and is the key component of smog. Ground level ozone peaks on hot summer days because it is formed by a photochemical reaction between nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the presence of sunlight.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Where do VOCs come from?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are emitted to the air from a variety of activities, including:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>Industrial and commercial operations<\/li>\n<li>Vehicle refueling, driving<\/li>\n<li>Using lawnmowers and other gas-powered equipment<\/li>\n<li>Using products such as cleaners, paints\/solvents, bbq lighter fluid, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>What&rsquo;s being done to reduce ozone pollution?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">There are a number of strategies in place to reduce emissions that contribute to ozone formation, including<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>Vapor recovery equipment required for storage tank filling at gas stations<\/li>\n<li>Commercial emissions controls<\/li>\n<li>Vehicle emissions check program<\/li>\n<li>Emissions standards for new engines<\/li>\n<li>Voluntary and mandated Commute Trip Reduction Programs at worksites<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Who&rsquo;s at risk from ozone?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Breathing unhealthful levels of ozone has been likened to &quot;giving your lungs a sunburn.&quot; Children are at highest risk because their lungs are still developing. They are more likely to have asthma or other respiratory illnesses, and they are very active outdoors.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Adults with asthma or other respiratory diseases are also at risk. New evidence shows ozone may cause chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, such as chronic asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Healthy adults can experience a 15-20% reduction in lung function from prolonged exposure to low levels of ozone.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>How can I find the current pollution levels?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Spokane Clean Air monitors air quality daily, and reports air pollution levels&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spokanecleanair.org\/current-air-quality\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here.<\/a>&nbsp; While on that page, people can see a link to subscribe to EnviroFlash &#8212; a personalized air quality email notification program, or download a smart phone app.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>How can I reduce ozone levels?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>Reduce car trips by combining errands. Walk, bicycle or ride the bus once a week, instead of driving alone.<\/li>\n<li>Refuel in the evening. This keeps ozone-forming vapors out of the air during the heat of the day.<\/li>\n<li>Hold off using gas-powered lawn equipment until evening.<\/li>\n<li>Use manual or electric yard and garden tools.<\/li>\n<li>If you use a charcoal barbecue, start it with an electric probe instead of lighter fluid.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>What should I do when ozone levels rise?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>Limit strenuous outdoor activity, exercise early when ozone is lower.<\/li>\n<li>Pay attention to respiratory symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, discomfort. See your health provider if necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;For more information:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spokanecleanair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ozone-Brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spokane Clean Air&#8217;s ozone brochure<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/ozone-pollution\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EPA&#8217;s Ozone website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ground-level ozone is a harmful, invisible air pollutant most prevalent in Spokane during the hot months of July and August.&nbsp; What is ozone and why is it a summer air pollution problem? Ozone can be &quot;good&quot; or &quot;bad&quot; depending on its location in the atmosphere. 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