Managing Ozone and Air Quality in Sunny Cities is a [Surmountable] Challenge

Managing air quality in warm sunny places is challenging as this experience in Texas shows (https://bit.ly/42oYsWr). The photochemical effects make the same emissions more harmful than they would be in a colder, cloudier place. But this isn’t new; the methods for improving air quality are mostly well understood, and lessons from other cities show that rapid progress can be made. The public health burden of ozone and other pollutants is considerable as it results in additional asthma, cardiovascular disease, and premature death. Individuals can’t really control their exposure to air pollution by themselves, but upgrading technology and changing practices can collectively have incredibly positive impact.