Many community members are unaware that activities can improve the invisible atmosphere that surrounds us. All of the suggested actions work toward reducing hydrocarbon emissions.
Emission reduction helps prevent the formation of ground-level ozone, a major component of smog.
Ground-level ozone is a problem because it can trigger both health and environmental problems, like asthma attacks and crop destruction. Ground-level ozone forms as a result of emissions reacting with the sun, and in Michigan this happens in the warmer summer months. On these days, and everyday, the West Michigan Clean Air Coalition encourages everyone to join together and voluntarily implement the beneficial actions at work, home, or in your vehicle in an effort to reduce emissions and clear the air.