Poor Air Quality In DC

Air quality in the D.C. area continues to be an issue, with experts saying climate change is an increasing problem.

Climate change is having an increasing effect on air quality.

One of the reasons why D.C. is suffering from poor air quality is smog. Smog is formed when chemicals in the atmosphere react with heat and sunlight. As temperatures rise, smog levels also tend to increase. A lot of cities across the country are affected by this, including D.C.

Unhealthy conditions can harm sensitive populations, including children and teens, older adults, and those with asthma, diabetes, bronchitis, or other lung issues.

Car and truck pollutants are also major contributors to poor air quality. Poor air quality raises the risk of respiratory illnesses, and this is why it is important to be responsible and protect yourself and the environment you are living in.

Start by being an example to others and do this:

Instead of driving a car – ride a bike;
Turn off lights and appliances when they are not in use;
Buy fewer things that are manufactured using fossil fuels;
Call your local technician to regularly maintain your HVAC system.