Georgia’s Clean Air Force Offers Insight into Emissions Testing’s Positive Impacts

 

 May marked the 27^th year of Clean Air Month, and according to the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD), since the passing of the Clean Air Act in 1970, the six most common air pollutants have declined by 77%. Those pollutants include carbon monoxide, lead, nitrogen oxides, ground-level ozone, particle pollution and sulfur oxides.

 

“We cannot recognize and celebrate Clean Air Month without acknowledging the air quality improvements many areas of the country have made,” said Michael Odom, Mobile & Area Sources Manager, Georgia EPD. “These significant strides in reducing common air pollutants have allowed Americans to breathe cleaner air, face lower health risks and reverse environmental damage.”

 

Georgia’s Clean Air Force, in partnership with the Georgia EPD, offers insight into the positive impacts Georgians create each year by completing their emissions testing.

 

• Reversing Climate Change. The quality of air we breathe is directly related to our planet’s overall health, and cars, trucks and other transportation methods emit pollutants that greatly affect climate change. Reducing these emissions through manufacturing transportation options such as higher fuel efficiency and implementation of CO2 testing are proven solutions to reversing climate change.

 

• Improving Health. Air pollution is viewed as a primary threat to respiratory health and can cause cardiovascular diseases, immune system disorders and more. Georgia’s motorists play a significant role in improving the state’s overall health by testing their vehicles annually to ensure they meet air quality standards.

 

• Creating a Biodiverse Environment. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, the rise in global temperature is causing serious and unforeseen impacts on species. Georgia’s emissions testing program is essential for reducing CO2’s effects on plant and animal life, prioritizing nature conservation and enhancing species survival.

 

To learn more, visit Georgia’s Clean Air Force’s website at http://www.cleanairforce.com.