Another zero-emission option is hydrogen fuel cells. No longer considered science fiction, car companies are developing vehicles powered by the fuel cells. Indoor air pollution also poses health risks. The most common causes of indoor air pollution are pollen, dust mites, pet hair and dander, and mold and mildew. Radon, a hazardous gas found in some homes and a serious threat to lung health, can be easily detected with a store-bought kit.
Tobacco smoke is a deadly indoor air pollutant as well, but there are no high-tech solutions.
The only answer is to never allow anyone to smoke inside your home. The clean air solution starts today. Businesses, schools and other organizations can help battle air pollution by encouraging carpooling, establishing incentives for using alternative forms of transportation, allowing employees to telecommute whenever possible and offering incentives for purchasing vehicles powered by low-pollution alternatives such as compressed natural gas, electricity and fuel cells. The American Lung Association encourages every Californian to think about their health and find alternatives to driving whenever possible. Carpooling, using mass transit, biking and walking are important steps in the fight for good health and clean air.