eting molecules into the atmosphere. This will help what is known as downstairs ozone. Especially when there is a “ ozone health advisory.” We can limit the amount of driving we do. Rideshare or carpool is a very good option. Most cities offer some type of public transportation. You can also walk or bicycle when making close trips to your house. Combining arrons to one trip will limit the number of times we harm the ozone. When you refuel your vehicle, do it after dusk. Keep your vehicle well tuned (Conservation 18) Around your house you can use less oil-based paints, solvents, and other products that evaporate easily or give off fumes. Instead of lighter fluid to light your grill use an electric starter. Limit yard chores that used gasoline powered equipment. An ozone healthy world will require these changes on both a societal and individual level. One or two people can’t make a difference, but millions working together to restore the ozone can make a big difference.Unlike many areas of environmental regulation, where industry resists making costly changes, the international effort to protect the ozone layer has been largely supported. Some industries are phasing out the used of CFC’s faster than required under current guidelines (The Thin Blue Line 19). Several makers of electronic equipment Watson 6that utilize CFC’s for cleaning are American Telephone, Motorola, and Hugh Aircraft Co. These companies are now using solvents that don’t contain CFC’s. “ All major electronic manufactures have very aggressive programs,” says Steve Seidel, deputy director of E...
