Little Steps Omaha

What little steps can you take to improve the quality of the air we share in the Omaha metro? #ShareTheAir

[Little Steps Omaha @littlestepsoma]

#Throwback to when we had the opportunity to partner with @UNOmaha and @OPS_BryanHigh on communicating the importance of no idle zones at schools.

Want to see No Zone 4 Ozone become a reality? Learn more on our blog!
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Taking the bus is a great way to reduce ground-level ozone, and the MyRideOMA app from Metro Transit Omaha and @rideORBT makes riding easier than ever. 🚌 Plan your trip, track your bus and keep up-to-date with alerts.
https://t.co/RvHJiz0FPK

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Use cleaner-burning ethanol or biodiesel blends when filling your vehicle’s gas tank to reduce greenhouse gases by 42% and remove toxic tailpipe emissions from the air. Find which gas stations near you have biofuels courtesy of @NE_ethanol! 👉 https://t.co/5f58S5ZxB2

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day! We’re feeling very lucky to have a fantastic metro clean air collaborative filled with organizations that care about improving our air quality. 🍀

[Little Steps Omaha @littlestepsoma]

Dan May of the City of Omaha Air Quality Control Division is right, we can all make simple changes to improve local air quality. How will you help us #ShareTheAir?

👭 Carpool with others
🚗 Combine trips when running errands
💡 Turn off lights when you’re not in a room

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Some types of paint and cleaning products are made with smog-forming chemicals that evaporate into the air upon use, and they have a greater impact than you may think. Be sure to follow manufacturers’ recommendations to seal these products properly. https://t.co/QfZQVYQZcM

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Recycling isn’t just good for the earth, it’s good for the air! Follow @KOmahaBeautiful to find recycling tips and other great ways to go green. #ShareTheAir

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As we prepare to enter spring, consider turning down your thermostat a degree or two. It’s amazing how much a little difference can make a big impact on your bill and our community’s air quality. ☁️ #ShareTheAir

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The sustainable transportation options at @UNOmaha are worth celebrating. 👏

🚌 MavRIDE bus pass
🚗 Carpool permit discounts
🚐 Shuttle services

And more ... Thanks for taking great steps forward for local sustainability and helping us #ShareTheAir!

[Little Steps Omaha @littlestepsoma]

Ozone impacts:

🧒 Active children who spend a large amount of time outdoors
🧑 Adults who are active outdoors during days with higher ground-level ozone
💨 People with respiratory diseases

Monitor ozone levels in your area: https://t.co/iLg7T8p6At

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LiveGreen Nebraska, a @NebraskaMed and @unmc initiative, works to increase sustainable practices on campus, with the goal of being carbon neutral by 2030. The group prioritizes protecting environmental health as much as human health. Learn more: https://t.co/jjhAB47fdI

[Little Steps Omaha @littlestepsoma]

Add some green to your life this winter! 🌱

When you grow your own garden and source food locally, you help reduce ground-level ozone associated with food transportation.

Start planting your seedlings now for spring and summer gardening. 👉 https://t.co/B6gHpyFT9N

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Looking to make Valentine’s Day special? Choose an eco-friendly restaurant or shop. Check out these locally owned places that care for our environment. 💙 #ShareTheAir

🍕 @greenbellyOmaha
☕ @UrbanAbbeyOmaha
🚿 @BensonSoapMill
👗 @scoutdrygoods

[Little Steps Omaha @littlestepsoma]

In Lithuania, drivers can get paid to trade in their cars for more eco-friendly vehicles like an e-bike or e-scooter, and it’s proving popular. We’re lucky to have similar transport options here, too, like @HeartlandBcycle and @ParkOmaha's scooter pilots. https://t.co/cdIUdLAAaM

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Our “In the Classroom” page provides excellent resources for parents and educators until we can see students in person once more! Check out our available resources and learn more about how to educate the little ones in your lives about local air quality. https://t.co/UcgM93fzAb

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According to @CC_Yale, indoor air pollution can rise to levels that would violate outdoor air standards. How? Gas stoves.

Electric stoves keep your indoor air quality safe year-round. Consider making the switch! https://t.co/cRuaM6gDfo

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A 2020 report by @GreenpeaceSEA & @CREACleanAir shows that air pollution impacts our economy severely. Respiratory diseases cost the world's economy $200 billion in 2018, with sick leave and preterm births costing $100 billion and $90 billion respectively. https://t.co/KM4ImeqbzI

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Ozone causes:

❌ Damaged lung tissue and lining
❌ Asthma development and aggravation
❌ Throat and chest irritation

Take little steps to reduce the ground-level ozone in your city: https://t.co/32P6XgG7ut

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Many vehicles on the market have “smart-stop systems” that shut off the engine automatically when at rest. If you’re looking for your next vehicle, ask your dealer which ones include this system (it's not just hybrids anymore!) You'll cut fuel use and eliminate idle emissions. 🚗

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We know air pollution can trigger existing asthma, but did you know it can also cause asthma to develop? Read more about the impact of air quality on our quality of health and the little steps you can take to improve it. https://t.co/Typ4zxSBxb