Student Activity Sheets - Grades 3-5 Page 11
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20Pollution Solutions
Activity 8:
Where does air pollution come from? It comes from us! Most of the air pollution in the
San Joaquin Valley is created by the people who live here. Our health depends on clean
air, and clean air depends on the choices we make every day.
T R A N S P O R T A T I O N
Cars and other vehicles in the Valley release more than 1,000 tons of pollution
every day. To help cut down on air pollution from cars, here's what we can do:
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Carpool or take public transportation instead of driving alone.
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Bicycle, skate, or walk instead of using the car.
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Combine errands—that is,“trip link”—so that only one trip is necessary.
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Shop by phone, mail, or Internet instead of driving to stores.
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Don’t let a car idle for more than one minute.
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Keep cars in good working condition.
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Don’t fill the gas tank to the very top when getting gasoline.
H E A T I N G
One fireplace can emit more particulate matter in an hour than 7,000 home
furnaces. To stay warm and breathe clean air, we can:
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Replace older wood inserts and stoves with EPA-certified cleaner devices
that are pellet-fueled or that use natural gas or propane.
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Burn cleanly by using manufactured wood logs or dry, seasoned wood.
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Keep fireplaces, wood stoves, and chimneys clean and have them inspected
periodically.
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Never burn trash, newspapers, magazines, wrapping paper, plastics, or
other items not designed for burning in a fireplace. Burning trash is
illegal. It can create hazardous emissons, and as a violation of the Valley’s
Air District rules, it can result in fines.
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