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　　为了减少危害，减少空气污染势在必行。作为个人，除了尽量使用公共交通工具出行，我们还能做些什么呢？其实，能做的有很多。下面是美国环保署（environmental protection agency，简称epa）官方网站上提供的一些建议。
 　　we make choices everyday that can help reduce air pollution. below are a few ideas that you can take to help clean our air.
 　　at home
　　* conserve1） energy—turn off appliances2） and lights when you leave the room.
　　* recycle paper， plastic， glass bottles， cardboard， and aluminum3） cans. this conserves energy and reduces production emissions.
 　　* plant deciduous4） trees in locations around your home to provide shade in the summer， but to allow light in the winter.
 　　* buy green electricity-produced by low-or even zero-pollution facilities.
　　* connect your outdoor lights to a timer or use solar lighting.
　　* wash clothes with warm or cold water instead of hot.
　　* lower the thermostat5） on your water heater to 120°f.
　　buy smart [论文网]
　　* buy energy star6） products， including energy efficient lighting and appliances. they are environmentally friendly products.
 　　* choose products that have less packaging and are reusable.
　　* shop with a canvas bag7） instead of using paper and plastic bags.
　　* buy rechargeable batteries for devices used frequently.
　　for your health
　　* check daily air quality forecasts， which tell how clean or polluted your air is， and the associated health concerns.
 　　* minimize your sun exposure. wear sun block and uv8） protection sunglasses.
　　1. conserve [k?n?s??v] vt. 保存
　　2. appliance [??pla??ns] n. 器械，装置
　　3. aluminum [??lj??m?ni?m] n. 【化】铝
　　4. deciduous [d??s?d?u?s] adj. 每年落叶的
　　5. thermostat [?θ??m?st?t] n. 温度自动调节器，恒温器
　　6. energy star： 能源之星，是美国能源部和美国环保署于1992年共同推行的一项政府计划，旨在更好地保护环境、节约能源，最早在电脑产品上推广。wwW.11665.coM现在纳入此认证范围的产品已达三十多种，如家用电器、制热/冷设备、电子产品、照明产品等。
 　　7. canvas bag： 帆布包
　　8. uv： （= ultraviolet）紫外线辐射