Ozone Education

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Ozone Education
CAEE Educational Forum June 13, 2008
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How Is Ozone Formed?

• Pervasive air pollutant formed in the atmosphere
  through reaction of
• Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) from
  petrochemical products
• Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) from combustion sources
• Prime conditions for ozone formation
• Intense sunlight
• High temperatures
• Persistent high pressure system
• Light winds
• Little moisture

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Sources of Ozone Precursors

• VOC Emissions

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Sources of Ozone Precursors

• NOx Emissions

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Educational Programs

• Lets Take Care of Our Summer Air
• Ozone alerts
• Media advertising
• TV ads
• Radio spots
• Billboards
• Media relations
• Environment reporters
• TV meteorologists
• Community Events
• Ozone website www.ozoneaware.org
• Local government community channels
• Programs

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Educational Programs

• Stop at the Click
• Promotion with CO/WY Petroleum Markets
• Dont overfill gas tank
• Refuel in the evening
• Pump toppers and stickers
• Put a Cap on Ozone
• Faulty gas caps replacement
• Promotion with Envirotest, NAPA Auto Parts
• Car Care Fairs
• Promotion for NAPA and ASA
• Education on Vehicle Maintenance

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Educational Programs

• Repair Your Air Campaign
• Identify high-emitting vehicles on the road
• Offer free vehicle repairs
• Launching a Cash for Clunkers program this
  summer
• Mow Dow Pollution
• Mower exchange program
• Promote earth-friendly mowers and garden
  equipment
• Recycle old mowers
• Promotion with Neuton, Black Decker, Remington,
  Home Depot

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Educational Programs

• Reduce vehicle travel
• DRCOGs RideSmart Thursdays
• Bike to Work Day
• Coordination with area Transportation Management
  Organizations
• Outreach with business and industry
• Petroleum refiners
• Oil and gas companies
• Petroleum marketers
• Landscape contractors
• Building managers
• Vehicle repair industry