Driving on Dirt Kicks Up Dust

Of all the sources of dust pollution in our air, the one that most of us can easily control is our cars. Not only are cars themselves a source of particulate pollution (see the next article), they also stir up dust and send it into the air. You can help by not driving on dirt—avoid unpaved lots, stay on the paved road and off of the dirt shoulder, and choose paved roads over unpaved roads. When you do have to travel on an unpaved road, slow down to reduce the amount of dust you produce. To help us Bring Back Blue, steer clear of dirt.

Drive Less to See More Blue

The average vehicle produces about a pound of pollution every 30 miles. If every one of us would find some way of driving just 30 miles less a week, that would take nearly three million pounds of pollutants out of the air every day. The air would be healthier and look better, and you'd feel better about making a contribution. It's as easy as carpooling, telecommuting, or taking the bus once a week. You might also combine trips, or walk instead of driving whenever you can.

For other easy things you can do to Bring Back Blue, check out the Dirty Dozen on the BringBackBlue.org website.