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You can follow the following guidelines to protect yourself from atmospheric pollutants: [317] <\/p>\n\n

Check the air pollution forecasts where you live regularly. Information on the concentration of atmospheric pollutants in large cities is available in the Population Information System<\/a>, on the website of the European Environment Agency<\/a>, on the Air Quality Index in real time<\/a>, as well as where anyone can find up-to-date information on air quality .<\/li>\n\t
Avoid training and exercise in areas with heavy traffic and on days when the air quality is poor. If you decide to walk or ride a bike, choose to go through streets without heavy traffic.<\/li>\n\t
Replace the wood stove with a heating unit. This will improve indoor air quality.<\/li>\n\t
Use a protective mask on days with high concentrations of atmospheric pollutants. Cloth masks generally do not protect against smoke and fine dust particles. FFP1 and N95 masks are the most effective and have been clinically proven to limit exposure to airborne pollutants. [318] They are able to prevent harmful airborne bacteria [319] as well as smoke and particulate matter. However, N95 masks do not protect against carbon monoxide, lead, gasoline, and absinthe. [320]<\/li>\n\t
Clean your air conditioner filters regularly. They are designed to trap dust and in some cases pollutants such as pollen and bacteria, but if they become clogged, they can collect moisture and mold. [321] In addition, this way you will ensure better energy efficiency (reducing energy consumption by 10-15%) of your air conditioner, as clogged filters reduce the air flow and efficiency of the unit. [322]<\/li>\n\t
Do not allow anyone to smoke indoors and keep your distance from people who smoke outdoors. Cigarette smoke contains a wide variety of substances harmful to health: fine particulate matter [323], carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides (NOx), volatile chemicals, hydrogen cyanide, and more. [324]<\/li>\n\t
Use an air purifier. Air purifiers can be helpful in removing particles from the air. You can also use NASA-approved plants that improve indoor air quality.<\/li>\n\t
Consume foods rich in vitamin C, D, E, calcium, magnesium and omega fatty acids. Air pollution can reduce the levels of the listed vitamins and minerals in the body. A healthy and balanced diet is important in dealing with such deficiencies. [325]<\/li>\n\t
Use non-toxic or natural cleaning products. Most common cleaning products contain and emit toxic pollutants and gases when used. Therefore, you may look to purchase certified organic products or make your own from baking soda, lemon, and other handy items. [326]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Protect yourself from atmospheric pollutants"},"subContentId":"a7ed95c0-8670-4359-b364-a806047ee14b"},"useSeparator":"auto"},{"content":{"params":{"visuals":{"fit":true,"controls":true},"playback":{"autoplay":false,"loop":false},"l10n":{"name":"Video","loading":"Video player loading...","noPlayers":"Found no video players that supports the given video format.","noSources":"Video is missing sources.","aborted":"Media playback has been aborted.","networkFailure":"Network failure.","cannotDecode":"Unable to decode media.","formatNotSupported":"Video format not supported.","mediaEncrypted":"Media encrypted.","unknownError":"Unknown error.","invalidYtId":"Invalid YouTube ID.","unknownYtId":"Unable to find video with the given YouTube ID.","restrictedYt":"The owner of this video does not allow it to be embedded."},"sources":[{"path":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=aK3BWmDC0H4","mime":"video\/YouTube","copyright":{"license":"U"}}]},"library":"H5P.Video 1.6","metadata":{"contentType":"Video","license":"U","title":"How to Protect Yourself From Air Pollution"},"subContentId":"d4e1937b-4398-47b7-b2f7-885892c2f35b"},"useSeparator":"auto"}]}

UNIT 1: Understanding the emissions challenge and the associated health / society / environmental impact

UNIT 1: Understanding the emissions challenge and the associated health / society / environmental impact