April 25th, 2011
For many individuals in the Texas area, the preservation of the beautiful environment within the state is of the utmost importance. The people of Texas are known for their love and appreciation of the natural beauty of the state, and are always helpful in assisting authorities in keeping the state beautiful.One of the key ways in which the air quality of Texas is kept clean, is through the inaction of laws that regulate the waste that is released into the air from factories and other production facilities. These regulations require that there be adequate filters within the chimney stacks and other exhaust areas of the facility, which will greatly reduce the amount of harmful particles that are released into the air. In addition, state regulators forbid individuals from burning items containing synthetic chemicals on their property, since these chemicals greatly reduce the air quality of the area surrounding the source of their release.State administrators, and other government officials are endorsing the production of green fuels as a viable alternative to oil based fuel. Fuels that are derived from grain and other natural sources run much cleaner than the standard fuel sources, and are much more environment friendly. You can check out what energy options, including green energy options, in your area at http://www.texaselectricityproviders.com/texas-electric-rates/
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August 4th, 2011
Get Some Clean Air Hiking at These West Tennessee Parks
Everyone deserves a break from pollution, and West Tennessee is just the place to go if you’re looking for fresh air. Get some clean air by visiting some of the West Tennessee parks and hiking trails.
Big Cypress Tree in Greenfield, Tennessee is a huge 330 acre park with plenty of fresh air and hiking trails for everyone to enjoy. Educational, fun, and handicap accessible.
Natchez Trace in Windersville, Tennessee has acre after acre of scenic woodland beauty plus some of the amenities of home such as wireless internet connections (more…)
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May 27th, 2011
Knox County, Tennessee, home of Knoxville, is growing metropolis and as such the air quality is not is high is it might be in the country. However, Knox County cares about the air that its’ citizens breathe and does its’ part to make sure that the air is clean from pollution.
To help with this mission, Knox County has a seven person Air Pollution Control Board. They work to make our air quality standards high providing us with cleaner air to breathe. They currently meet on the 2nd Floor Conference Room of the Knox County Health (more…)
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May 12th, 2011
In order for a person to keep his or her lungs healthy, he or she must breathe air that is of good quality. According to a report done in 2010 by the American Lung Association, Tennessee is not the best place for quality air. Knoxville is the city where the air quality is the worst. According to the report, Knoxville ranks 14th in the nation in ozone pollution and 21st in other air pollution. This is a call for concern because breathing this type of air predisposes a person to many serious health conditions including irregular heartbeat, asthma and (more…)
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January 22nd, 2011
We wrote earlier about the Sierra Club, a great organization to become aligned if you want to help evoke change to protect the environment of Tennessee. You may want to also consider aligning yourself with the Clean Air Partnership of Middle Tennessee since they offer great outreach such as their Air Quality 101 Workshop which was held in 2010.The website lists an FAQ section pointing out that there are two pollutants in particular which are of concern to the Middle Tennessee area — ozone and particulate matter. Common causes of these pollutants include vehicle emissions, power plants, solvents, and small gasoline engines. And since the mission of (more…)
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December 25th, 2010
You know the adage: information is power. If you would like to arm yourself with enough power to evoke change when it comes to air pollution we offer the following sources so you can get up to speed and make things happen in your own empowering way.How to Grow Fresh Air: 50 Houseplants that Purify Your Home or Office (B. C. Wolverton) takes a look at how common houseplants can combat sick building syndrome and cleanse the home or office of common pollutants. Plants have been described as the “lungs of the earth” and this guide (based on 25 years of research by NASA) shows (more…)
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August 5th, 2010
The widespread use of automobiles has significantly contributed to the growing problem of air pollution in the United State and around the world. While the use of public transportation systems and alternate sources of fuel will have the most profound impact on this problem, there are small, simple ways to reduce your environmental impact every day while driving.
- Carefully Plan Your Route: If you’re going to be making several stops and errands, map out the most efficient way to get around town that avoids backtracking and traffic. Not only will you reduce your carbon footprint, you can save time and money. (more…)
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August 5th, 2010
There seems to be a general understanding that many of our daily activities negatively affect the environment and air around us. However, many people don’t have a grasp on the far reaching consequences of polluted air.Acid rain occurs when pollutants released combine with water in the air and disrupt the pH balance of rain water. This acidification not only is detrimental to plants and animals but it can lead to the decay of building materials and contributes to human health problems such as asthma. Air pollution also contributes to the “heat island effect,” which is a term coined to describe the warmer temperatures found within a city. The more concentrated pollutants in urban areas not only increase the temperature but result in poor air and water quality. Another serious problem occurring as a result of air pollution is the destruction of good ozone and creation of bad ozone. (more…)
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August 5th, 2010
When you’re outside seeing the smog covering a city or the dirty exhaust coming out of a tailpipe, there is no hiding the fact that the air you are breathing is unclean. Conversely, when inside a building or your home, we seem to have an expectation that the air is clean and we are safe from the harmful pollutants gathering outside. Unfortunately, this is hardly the truth.One common indoor pollutant that is extremely dangerous and even deadly is carbon monoxide. Without proper ventilation, such home items as a fireplace or heater can leak carbon monoxide into your home. Because you are in a closed space, this poisonous gas can easily enter your blood stream, causing serious harm. (more…)
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August 5th, 2010
In an effort to combat the effects of air pollution produced by standard gasoline and diesel fuel, the state of Tennessee offers a number of incentives to encourage the use and production of alternate fuel sources. Tennessee supports the federal ’25 by ’25 initiative, which outlines that 25 percent of US energy consumption will be produced by American agriculture by the year 2025, by enacting a number of programs to facilitate this production.Biodiesel is one of the many hopes for a cleaner future. Either crude or waste vegetable oil can be collected and undergo a chemical reaction creating a form of diesel fuel. This fuel can either be used alone or mixed with traditional petroleum diesel to fuel automobiles. It burns cleaner and is made from a renewable resource making it a much more sustainable source of fuel. (more…)
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