Air Pollution Prevention
The quality of the air we breathe can have a significant impact on our quality of life. Many communities across the nation have a “serious” air pollution problem. This designation results mainly from ground-level ozone, the main component of what is commonly referred to as “smog.”
Under the Clean Air Act, the EPA sets limits on how much of a pollutant is allowed in the air anywhere in the United States. Although national air quality has improved over the last 20 years, many challenges remain in protecting public health and the environment.
This section contains information on how you can take action to improve the air quality in your city and state. Often, something as simple as having properly inflated tires can make all the difference.
- Recent News
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Fight Pollution Indoors With PlantsJanuary 22, 2008
Barred From Burning, Officials Look to Recycle Wood ScrapJanuary 17, 2008
EPA Launches Plan to Improve Water QualityJanuary 4, 2008
EPA Announces Pollution Grant CompetitionJanuary 3, 2008
Air Pollutants Clear Out as Clean-Air Programs Close InDecember 18, 2007
EPA Awards Community Grants Across Country




