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How can reducing energy usage help?
Carpooling, mass transit, and compact cities mean less pollution.
How do green cities protect the environment?
Energy-efficient buildings, green roofs, and better waste management reduce pollution.
Catalytic converters significance?
Convert harmful gases (CO, NOx, hydrocarbons) into less harmful ones (CO2, O2, N2, H2O).
Electrostatic precipitators significance?
Use high voltage to ionize particles, then attract them to charged plates for removal.
Alternative energy significance?
Reduces greenhouse emissions and eliminates combustion particulates.
Clean Air Act (USA)?
Regulates air emissions from stationary and mobile sources; sets NAAQS.
Montreal Protocol?
International treaty to protect the ozone layer by phasing out ozone-depleting substances.
EU's Thematic Strategy?
Comprehensive plan to reduce air pollution in the EU across sectors.
Beijing Action Plan?
Plan to address Beijing's air pollution, including limiting cars and promoting clean energy.