There are very few measures that are available to protect vegetation. Although specific chemicals have been developed to minimize the affect of certain pollutants, particularly ozone, these chemicals are extremely expensive and not effective enough to warrant widespread use. The most common approach to protect vegetation is in the genetic breeding of new varieties which are tolerant to current pollutant levels. This approach is time consuming, however, and is linked to breeding for other desirable characteristics. In the long run, the best approach for limiting pollutant injury to plants is to simply reduce the amount of pollutants released into the atmosphere.
Education is possibly one of the best approaches for reducing air pollution.
As we introduce concepts of environmental protection in our school curriculum and incorporate tools such as the Eco Badge TM and Cybermarch , students will become more educated and aware about pollution problems. As they mature into adulthood, these learned concepts may provide impetus for a more proactive stance on protecting our environmental resources, particularly the air.