NJ Marks Air Quality Awareness Week With Tips To Reduce
Pollutants It’s Air Quality Awareness Week in New Jersey and the
state Department of Environment Protection is stressing the
importance of a combined effort by government and the public to
improve air quality. “This is a priority issue for the Christie
Administration which has moved forward on major initiatives to
battle air pollution in our state and coming from neighboring
states, while championing policies that promote the widespread
development of renewable and clean energy — green, solar, wind
energy — and greater use of cleaner natural gas,’’ said
Commissioner Bob Martin. “But we also need individuals to join
the battle, to be mindful of how basic changes in their everyday
routines can greatly improve air quality for everyone across our
state, and improve public health and welfare in New Jersey,’’
added Martin. Some tips on reducing air pollutants include: -
Keep your vehicle maintenance up-to-date. - Obey state law by
not idling your vehicle for m