At ground level, it's the prime ingredient of smog. Ozone pollution is mainly a daytime problem during summer months because warm temperatures play a role in its formation. When temperatures are high, sunshine is strong and winds are weak, ozone can accumulate to unhealthful levels. Knowing how to help reduce ozone pollution is easy. Take one or more of the following actions below on an ozone alert day and maybe Fort Worth can continue its good ozone record.
Individuals Share a ride to work or school.
Avoid morning rush-hour traffic. Walk or ride a bicycle. Take your lunch to work or school. Combine errands into one trip. Avoid drive-through lanes.