What is the City of Greensboro doing to help reverse the effects of global warming? 

Maintaining good air quality is an important component of the Environmental Services Department. The quality of air that we breathe is affected by the temperature, exhaust from our vehicles, the use of gas-powered lawn equipment, and many other factors. The City is dedicated to providing information about the color code guide, the effects of poor air quality, and how to recognize who is at risk.

North Carolina is taking actions to reduce ozone-forming emissions from cars and trucks, power plants, and other industries. In 1999, the NC General Assembly enacted legislation that required cleaner gasoline statewide by 2004 and that will expand the motor vehicle emissions testing program to nearly half the state by 2006. In 2000, the NC Environmental Management Commission began developing new rules to require substantial reductions in NOx emissions from power plants and other large industrial sources.

In March 2005, North Carolina Governor Michael F. Easley signed a proclamation declaring April 24-30, 2005 to be Air Awareness Week. During that time period, the state introduced several new brochures and public service announcements promoting air quality issues. Although this event has passed, the NC Division of Air Quality continues to offer an excellent website on air quality issues. 


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