https://padlet.com/sydneyfaircloth12/krwxhhdspy02 by Sydney Faircloth en-us 2017-07-28 03:34:36 UTC 2017-07-28 03:45:31 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Clouds.png sydneyfaircloth12 https://padlet.com/sydneyfaircloth12/krwxhhdspy02/wish/179626780 Ozone is a gas that is formed when nitrogen oxides react with a group of air pollutants known as 'reactive organic substances' in the presence of sunlight.]]> 2017-07-28 03:36:41 UTC https://padlet.com/sydneyfaircloth12/krwxhhdspy02/wish/179626780 sydneyfaircloth12 https://padlet.com/sydneyfaircloth12/krwxhhdspy02/wish/179626824 The chemicals that react to form ozone come from sources such as: motor vehicle exhaust, oil refining, printing, petrochemicals, lawn mowing, aviation, bush fires and burning off. Motor vehicle exhaust fumes produce as much as 70% of the nitrogen oxides and 50% of the organic chemicals that form ozone.]]> 2017-07-28 03:37:42 UTC https://padlet.com/sydneyfaircloth12/krwxhhdspy02/wish/179626824 sydneyfaircloth12 https://padlet.com/sydneyfaircloth12/krwxhhdspy02/wish/179626861 Ozone can irritate the lining of the nose, airways and lungs. People who are exposed to enough ozone might feel some pain in their ears, eyes, nose and throat, and they might start to cough. Chest pains can also occur in some people. People with asthma might have more attacks and athletes might find it harder to perform as well as usual.]]> 2017-07-28 03:38:21 UTC https://padlet.com/sydneyfaircloth12/krwxhhdspy02/wish/179626861 sydneyfaircloth12 https://padlet.com/sydneyfaircloth12/krwxhhdspy02/wish/179627034 Ozone affects sensitive vegetation and ecosystems, including forests, parks, wildlife refuges and wilderness areas.  In particular, ozone harms sensitive vegetation during the growing season.]]> 2017-07-28 03:41:16 UTC https://padlet.com/sydneyfaircloth12/krwxhhdspy02/wish/179627034 sydneyfaircloth12 https://padlet.com/sydneyfaircloth12/krwxhhdspy02/wish/179627061 Choose a cleaner commute — car pool, use public transportation, bike or walk when possible. Combine errands to reduce "cold starts" of your car and avoid extended idling. Be sure your tires are properly inflated. Keep car, boat and other engines properly tuned, and avoid engines that smoke. Follow gasoline refueling instructions for efficient vapor recovery. Be careful not to spill fuel and always tighten your gas cap securely.

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