The combustion of fossil fuels like coal, petroleum and other factory combustibles is a major cause of air pollution. These are generally used in power plants, manufacturing facilities (factories) and waste incinerators, as well as furnaces and other types of fuel-burning heating devices.

According to the World Bank, air pollution kills nearly 33,000 Mexicans every year. Nearly 20,000 of these deaths are due to outdoor air pollution, mainly in towns and cities. The remaining 13,000 are from household air pollution, caused by cooking with wood and other solid fuels. This affects mainly rural communities.

In 2020, about 68 million tons of pollution were emitted into the atmosphere in the United States. During the same time period, total emissions of the six principal air pollutants dropped by 73 percent. The graph also shows that between 1980 and 2019, CO2 emissions increased by 11 percent.

We have programs for businesses, cities, nonprofits, and communities that address a range of environmental problems, including air quality.

1. Drive your car less.
2. Keep your car in good repair.
3. Turn off your engine.
4. Don’t burn your garbage.
5. Stop having campfires in the city.
6. Plant and care for trees.

Cities also have the power to improve their own infrastructure with more sustainable technology (for example, clean boilers in buildings), and to purchase products and services that limit pollutants (for example, electric buses).

Here are 7 things you can do right away to improve the air quality in your home:

• Change your AC filter.
• Don’t forget about other air filters.
• Check your air ducts.
• Use cooking vents.
• Keep your rugs and carpets clean.
• Control humidity in your home.
• Buy indoor plants to freshen the air.

Here are some strategies you can use to improve air quality inside your home and hopefully improve your allergy symptoms.

1. Keep it clean.
2. Keep the greenery outdoors.
3. Change your filters.
4. Invest in an air purifier.
5. Let the fresh air in.

Poor Air Quality Symptoms: 8 Ways to Tell If Your Indoor Air Quality Is Bad

1. Coughing or Difficulty Breathing.
2. Sneezing or Allergic Reactions.
3. Skin Dryness or Irritation.
4. Headaches or Nausea.
5. Inability to Sleep.
6. Dust Buildup.
7. Hot and Cold Spots.
8. Unpleasant Odor.