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This message was from MARCUS JOHNSON to ALL
originally in conference LclEnvir-U on H2BBS (SOLAR HYDROGEN BBS)
and was forwarded to you by HOWARD SMITH
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From PG&E's "Spotlight" Aug. '94 newsletter


                    Spare the Air During Smog Season


Want to be part of the solution to pollution? You can save energy and
help clear the air by cutting vack on polluting activities, especially
on days when air quality is poor.

August, September and Ocober are the smoggiest months in urban
Californiz. Listen to news or weather reports for air quality
information such as the "Spare the Air" advisories in the San
Francisco Bay Are, issues when pollution levels are forecasted to
exceed health standards.

Here are a few ideas on way to become a Clean Air Citizen.

ON THE ROAD

* CARPOOL, van pool, take public transit, bike or walk work or when
running errands. Leaving your car at home can save you money and even
give you some extra exercise.

* Don't drive alone during California RIDESHARE WEEK, October 3-7.

* If you must drive, LINK YOUR TRIPS together. Cars pollute most
during the few miles of driving, as the engine warms up. By linking
errands, you'll cut down on those dirty "cold starts."

* Keep your vehicle IN TUNE. A well-maintained car gives off less
smoke, lasts longer and gets better mileage.

* Practice good DRIVING HABITS. Drive smoothly and don't speed; you'll
save gas money and stay safer, too. Avoid long idles and revving the
engine.

* TRADE IN your onld gas guzzler for a fuel-efficient model.

* POSTPONE excursions on gasoline-powered recreational boats and
off-road vehicles when smoggy days are predicted.

* URGE YOUR EMPLOYER to get involved in commute alternatives such as
carpools and flexible work options. For example, PG&E operates 23
vanpools and offers employees on-site sale of transit tickets,
flextime and bike racks at some sites. For the second year in a row,
PG&E was named one of the 100 best Bay Area for commuters by RIDES, a
nonprofit ridesharing group.

* If your company has a fleet of vehicles, investigate natural gas, a
cleaner, economical ALTERNATIVE TO GASOLINE and diesel. PG&E has 700
natural gas vehicles, and 30 fueling stations, many open to the
public. For information, call 1-800-684-4648.

AROUND THE HOUSE

* USE NON-AEROSOL forms of consumer products. The main ingredients
indide many spray cans are gydrocarbons that contribute to smog. Most
aerosol product, such as hair sprays, furniture polish and deodorants,
are also made in pump, solid or roll-on forms.

* POSTPONE HOUSE PAINTING and avoid using oil-based paints durin smog
advisories.

* DON'T USE gasoline-powered lawnmowers and leaf blowers on smoggy
days. Use electric- or hand-powered models instead.

* AVOID USING varvecue ligher fluid; choose solid or electric
fire-starts.

* Take advantage of PG&E'S ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS, as 1.5 million
customers have done sine 1990. The resulting pollution savings are the
equivalent of taking 200,000 vehicles off California highways.

For more clean-air tips, call your local air quality management
district:

* San Francisco Bay Are: 1-800-HELP-AIR.

* Sacramento 916/386-7000.

* San Joaquin Valley. 209/497-1000.



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