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Keep Air Clean

Description

Guidance for residents for behavioral changes that can reduce indoor and outdoor air pollution.

Questions this resource can help answer

How can city residents reduce their household and vehicle emissions?

How do I use this resource?

This website lists specific behavioral changes that can reduce individual contributions to indoor and outdoor air pollution, and reduce exposures. It includes three sections: Clean Air at Home, Clean Air on the Road, and Clean Air at Play. Some of the entries have links to additional information or resources. For example, in the “Check air quality” entry, there are links to air quality forecasts and maps.

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