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Some Sources of Air Pollution
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Ways to Reduce Air Pollution
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Car, truck, and bus fumes
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Walk, ride bike, car pool, use public transportation
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Smoke from burning leaves
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Compost leaves
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Smoke from gasoline-powered lawn mowers
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Make sure lawn mower is tuned up, or use electric mower
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Smoke from power plants and factories
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Reduce electricity use at home
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Water treatment plants that use energy to clean water, which pollutes the air
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Conserve water
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Indoor pollution from burning cigarettes
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Ask smokers to smoke outdoors
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Indoor pollution from the fumes from cleansers, oven cleaners, and polishes
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Use safe products such as baking soda, lemon juice, and white vinegar
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