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Going Green Publications
Air Quality
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Be A Grower Not a Mower |
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Be A Grower Not a Mower
View More Details ![]() Lawn mowers and similar outdoor power equipment are significant source of pollution. Learn some key principles to help you create an attractive and low maintenance yard. Available: as pdf Language: English Cost: Free |
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Care For Your Air: A Guide to Indoor Air Quality |
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Care For Your Air: A Guide to Indoor Air Quality
View More Details ![]() Several sources of air pollution are in homes, schools, and offices. Some pollutants in the air are especially harmful for children, elderly people, and those with health problems. Available: online, as pdf Language: English Cost: Free |
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Devices and Additives to Improve Fuel Economy and Reduce Pollution - Do They Really Work? |
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Devices and Additives to Improve Fuel Economy and Reduce Pollution - Do They Really Work?
View More Details ![]() Provides information for consumers interested in purchasing products that are marketed to improve automotive fuel economy and/or reduce automotive pollution. Also includes simple tips for improving fuel economy and reducing automotive emissions. Available: as pdf Language: English Cost: Free |
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ENERGY STAR Action Guide: Protecting Our Environment Starts At Home: Five Steps You Can Take to Reduce Air Pollution |
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ENERGY STAR Action Guide: Protecting Our Environment Starts At Home: Five Steps You Can Take to Reduce Air Pollution
View More Details ![]() Details five steps a consumer can take to reduce air pollution. Available: as pdf Language: English Cost: Free |
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ENERGY STAR at Home and Work |
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ENERGY STAR at Home and Work
View More Details ![]() Energy use in commercial and industrial buildings is responsible for about 45 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming. Learn about opportunities to reduce these emissions. Available: as pdf Language: English Cost: Free |
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Global Warming and Climate Change: Frequently Asked Questions |
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Global Warming and Climate Change: Frequently Asked Questions
View More Details ![]() Includes basics on the greenhouse effect, present and future climate change, and the impact on humans. Available: as pdf Language: English Cost: Free |
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How Air Pollution Affects the View |
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How Air Pollution Affects the View
View More Details ![]() Learn about haze, what causes it, and health implications. Available: as pdf Language: English Cost: Free |
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Ozone: Good Up High, Bad Nearby |
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Ozone: Good Up High, Bad Nearby
View More Details ![]() Ozone is a gas that occurs both in the Earth's upper atmosphere and at groundlevel. Ozone can be "good" or "bad" for your health and the environment, depending on its location in the atmosphere. Available: as pdf Language: English Cost: Free |
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Phasing Out HCFC Refrigerants to Protect the Ozone Layer |
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Phasing Out HCFC Refrigerants to Protect the Ozone Layer
View More Details ![]() What you need to know when servicing or replacing an air conditioner in your home. Available: as pdf Language: English Cost: Free |
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Your Yard and Clean Air |
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Your Yard and Clean Air
View More Details ![]() Most people do not associate air pollution with mowing the lawn. Yet emissions from lawn mowers, snow blowers, chain saws, leaf vacuums, and similar outdoor power equipment are a significant source of pollution. Available: as pdf Language: English Cost: Free |