Millions of Texans were urged to reduce emissions on Tuesday after officials issued an air quality alert for the Houston area.
The alert came from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), which advised residents to avoid drive-thru lanes and limit vehicle use.
Why It Matters
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) notes that even short-term exposure to elevated ozone can lead to breathing difficulties, lung inflammation, and worsening of conditions such as asthma.
Long-term exposure to ozone is associated with permanent lung damage and increased risk of respiratory infections…