Health Tip: Do Your Part to Reduce Air Pollution

Things you can do

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(HealthDay News) -- Emissions from cars and power plants are major contributors to air pollution, which can cause burning eyes and nose, itchy throat and problems breathing.

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The National Women's Health Information Center suggests how you can use less energy, helping to cut down on air pollution and the creation of greenhouse gases:

• If you use incandescent light bulbs, swap them for compact fluorescents.
• When you're not using lights or appliances, turn them off.
• Recycle and reuse materials whenever you can.
• Choose Energy Star appliances.
• Buy vehicles that get good fuel economy and have low emissions.
• Walk, ride your bike, take public transportation or carpool.

-- Diana Kohnle