How To Control Air Pollution

Air Pollution Control

Air pollution is the introduction of chemicals, particulate matter, or biological materials that cause harm or discomfort to humans or other living organisms, or damages the natural Environment into the Atmosphere.
Air pollution comes from many different sources such as factories, power plants, dry cleaners, cars, buses, two wheelers, trucks and even windblown dust and wildfires.

Air pollution can threaten the health of human beings, trees, lakes, crops, and animals, as well as damage the Ozone Layer and buildings. Air pollution also can cause haze, reducing visibility in national parks and wilderness areas.

Tips how to control air pollution

[Control Air Pollution]

There are various air pollution control technologies and land use planning strategies available to reduce air pollution. At its most basic level land use planning is likely to involve zoning and transport infrastructure planning. In most developed countries, land use planning is an important part of social policy, ensuring that land is used efficiently for the benefit of the wider economy and population as well as to protect the environment.

Efforts to reduce pollution from mobile sources includes primary regulation (many developing countries have permissive regulations), [citation needed] expanding regulation to new sources (such as cruise and transport ships, farm equipment, and small gas-powered equipment such as lawn trimmers, chainsaws, and snowmobiles), increased fuel efficiency (such as through the use of hybrid vehicles), conversion to cleaner fuels (such as bioethanol, biodiesel, or conversion to electric vehicles).
The following items are commonly used as pollution control devices by industry or transportation devices. They can either destroy contaminants or remove them from an exhaust stream before it is emitted into the atmosphere.

• Mechanical collectors (dust cyclones, multicyclones)
• Switch to biofuel
• See the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Acid Rain Program
• Trade allowances on Clean Air Markets
• Use Clean Air Technology

Home Energy Audits: With home energy costs ever increasing, fall is a good time to plan for your home heating fuel use for the upcoming heating season. One of the best ways to consider the heating needs for your household is to have a home energy audit.

Energy Vampires: Do you have Energy Vampires in your home? Many appliances are silently sucking energy, even when they are turned “off.” These include instant-on appliances such as TVs, VCR and DVD players, and the adapters for rechargeable battery-powered phones, cell phones, power tools, and other electronic devices.

Energy-Saving LED Holiday Lights: While you’re shopping for holiday decorations, here’s a smart purchase that may light up your heart and lighten your financial load. The new LED (light emitting diode) holiday lights use 99% less energy than the old incandescent lights.

Washer & Dryer Tips: Small changes can add up to big savings on our utility bills. You may know it’s best to wash full loads of clothes, but if those full loads include both light and heavyweight items, such as synthetic shirts and heavy towels in the same load, the shirts may be drying 2-3 times longer than necessary. Consider washing and drying lightweight items together, with heavy items in a different load. If you have the space and time, line-dry the heavy jeans and towels to reduce energy use and help humidify your home in winter. It’s a simple way for us all to breathe easier.

What Price, That Old Refrigerator: How many of us have an old refrigerator in the garage or basement that we only use for soft drinks? The older the refrigerator, the more energy it uses, so you may be paying $6 to $10 every month, or up to $120 a year just to chill drinks. Unplugging the old fridge saves a lot of cold cash. If you entertain often and need the extra space, consider investing in a more efficient EnergyStar refrigerator. You’ll save money and help us all breathe easier.

3-5% Rule: We know that natural gas and other fuel prices will be going up for a couple of years, so prepare to economize more or spend more. One important thing to know about the temperature setting for your thermostat: For every degree you turn your thermostat down in winter—and up in summer—you will save 3% to 5% of the heating/cooling portion of your utility bill. If the heating/cooling portion of your bill is $100 and you turn your thermostat down 2 degrees (up 2 degrees in summer), you will save $6 to $10. That is a good saving for a twist of the wrist! It’s also a good savings that helps to clean the air.

Using a fan makes your air-conditioned air feel 7 degrees cooler. Use ceiling, table, or floor fans along with air conditioning, while setting your thermostat for $$ savings. For every degree you turn your thermostat up in summer you save 3%-5% of your cooling bill.

A programmable thermostat will help you save money by automatically adjusting your thermostat when you are away from home or when you are asleep, and re-adjusting to comfort level when you get up in the morning or arrive home from work. Natural gas, oil, and propane furnaces recover more quickly from a setback than an electric heat pump, so find out your optimum setback from your furnace repair company. While you’re at it, schedule a furnace check-up. A properly tuned furnace will save money and last longer. Don’t forget to change the filters monthly, or as recommended, so the furnace does not have to work as hard. Not only do these things save $$. They all add up to cleaner air.

Light Up Your Life: Did you know that cleaning your light fixtures and bulbs regularly can save money and increase the light from the bulbs? Also, if you position floor lamps so they reflect light off two walls instead of one and use local light over a work area, rather than lighting an entire room, you will save energy. Consider occupancy sensors for rooms where too many people forget to turn off lights; they will automatically turn off lights when the last person leaves.

Cool Cooking: Keep your house cooler during hot weather by relying on cold foods and cooking a lot with the microwave. No flames or burners to heat up your kitchen. You’ll save energy, money, and the Air!
Scrub Hot Water Costs: Hot water is one of the largest energy expenses in your home, especially if you have teenagers in the home. A standard showerhead uses about five to seven gallons of water per minute. Low-flow showerheads reduce water use by 50 percent or more, saving two ways: save water and save energy. You’ll save money and help keep the air clean.

Telecommuting: Access to the Internet has changed everything. Ask your employer if you can work from home sometimes. You'll save time and money, and reduce emissions and traffic congestion.

Care for your car: Regular maintenance and tune-ups, changing the oil and checking tire inflation can improve gas mileage, extend your car's life and increase its resale value. It also reduces traffic congestion due to preventable breakdowns and it could reduce your car's emissions by more than half.

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Sunil Patel
Ahmedabad