Ozone pollution is expected to reach a concerning level on Friday.
Texas officials are urging residents in some areas to use different modes of transportation other than their cars on Friday as ozone pollution in the state reach concerning levels.The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has declared an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Galveston and Brazoria areas because of high levels of ozone, also known as smog. Officials suggested that to help reduce the pollution, people should minimize the use of their vehicles.
Air quality is considered 'acceptable' at this level, although some people unusually sensitive to air pollution could experience impacts.According to AirNow, a coalition between the U.S. government and tribal agencies that monitors air quality, Friday's air quality was expected to be the worst in southern California and southern Nevada, eastern Texas, and in parts of Mississippi and Tennessee. As of 7:30 a.m.
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