Air Quality

Air pollution often tops the public’s list of environmental concerns. Since 1970, when the Congress passed the Clean Air Act, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and nitrogen dioxide have decreased nationally by about 30%. Despite the improvements, even stricter air quality standards have been approved that will impact our daily lives. Use the resources in this section to learn more about air quality and how it impacts you.

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The Green Home Guide: Connecting the Green Dots “The Green Home Guide: Connecting the Green Dots” provides the consumer and prospective home buyer with the most up-to-date, simple, and affordable strategies used to embrace a greener lifestyle at home. This video will empower you with the information necessary to buy or remodel … 3/6/2009	Web page
The Green Report Building green does not just mean building eco-friendly, it also means building smart. The Green Report educates the smart builder and interested consumer by detailing the basic principles of green building, numerous strategies designed to lower on-site costs and how to gain credibility … 3/6/2009	Web page
Air Quality Policy The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) should develop national ambient air quality standards for criteria pollutants that are based on scientific evidence, attainable, and economically feasible. EPA should not support federal, state, or local emissions control measures that could … 10/13/2007	Policy Summary