These pollutants come from our cars, lawn mowers, boats and the oil-based paints and cleaning products we use at home. Near the ground, ozone is formed in a three-step process. Gasoline, paints and solvents evaporate, releasing reactive organic compounds. Cars and factories burn fossil fuels, releasing nitrogen oxide gases and reactive organic compounds. Heat and sunlight trigger a chemical reaction between these emissions, transforming them into ozone.
Many people think that industry alone is reponsible for air pollution.
In fact, motor vehicle emissions are the single greatest contributor to ground-level ozone pollution in Kansas City. Here's how you can help protect clean air in Kansas City. A large percentage of air pollution is caused by ordinary people doing ordinary things. SKY TIPS are suggested ways to reduce our polluting activities and protect our air. SKY TIPS are simple.