Breathe in, breathe out. Aaaaahhhh. Hopefully that was a cleansing breath. Hopefully we are leaving clean air behind for our children and grandchildren.
To help today, take one simple step - stop smoking! If you don't smoke, good for you!!! As a non-smoker, remember your rights to ask people nearby to stop smoking if it is filling your airspace!
According to the Lung Association, second-hand smoke contains:
"-carbon monoxide, an asphyxiating gas that reduces tissue oxygenation
-formaldehyde, a carcinogenic, irritant gas used as a disinfectant
-benzene, a highly toxic and irritant flammable liquid
-nicotine, a substance producing an addictive effect and also used in the manufacturing of insecticides
-ammonia, a compound used in the manufacturing of explosives, fertilizers and paint solvents
-arsenic, an agent producing a highly carcinogenic effect on the skin and lungs
-hydrocyanic acid, a violent poison that is extremely harmful to the lungs"
If that doesn't have you convinced, know that cigarette manufacturing destroys trees that could be filtering our air, emits chemicals into the environment, and cigarette butts by the millions leach chemicals into our soil and water when discarded. Not only do cigarettes ruin our lungs, but also our air and soil.
Mission Clean Air Monday calls to you to quit smoking! And, if you don't smoke pass this message on to someone who does smoke to help them to quit!
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