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Step-by-step explanation:
The Clean Air Act of 1970 and the amendments since then have done a great job in requiring people to clean up the air over the United States. Emissions of the six major pollutants regulated by the Clean Air Act, carbon monoxide, lead, nitrous oxides, ozone, sulfur dioxide, and particulates, have decreased by more than 50%. Cars, power plants, and factories individually release less pollution than they did in the mid-20th century. But there are many more cars, power plants, and factories. Many pollutants are still being released and some substances have been found to be pollutants that were not known to be pollutants in the past. There is still much work to be done to continue to clean up the air.How can air pollution be reduced? Using less fossil fuel is one way to lessen pollution. Some examples of ways to conserve fossil fuels are:
Riding a bike or walking instead of driving.
Taking a bus or carpooling.
Buying a car that has greater fuel efficiency.
Turning off lights and appliances when they are not in use.
Using energy efficient light bulbs and appliances.
Buying fewer things that are manufactured using fossil fuels.