Perfect Carolina Blue sky today here in Asheville-mountain air clear and crisp as the warp and splinter of the world will allow. And this got me thinking about preserving and improving the quality of outdoor or ambient air.
As a land specialist, I think about things like that-about the troposphere and stratosphere, and how each affects the quality of life on Earth differently. I remember emphasizing this to my students when I was a schoolteacher (seems like a thousand years ago)....Maybe you remember learning that the troposphere begins at the Earth's surface and extends for 6-10 miles. It absolutely and directly affects the health of the people, animals, and plants living on the Earth.
The stratosphere, which extends to 30-34 miles above the Earth's surface, preserves the Earth's climate and protects the Earth from the sun's radiation. But we have a challenge. And it's mostly related to human beings.
The Warp and Splinter AKA Pollutants
Carolina blue skies or not, ozone formed in the troposphereby chemical reactions between volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) on sunny days, and that industrial facility down the road, and that coal-fired power plant over the hill.... emit VOCs and NOX. It's a challenge. Even, gas-powered yard tools, boats, cars we appreciate so much can be a problem. If you look at it as an opportunity to turn on the valve to your creative juices, get inspired by the challenge to resolve the "warp and splinter" it could be a good-thing.
As real estate professionals,we are invested in quality of life issues for our clients. When I think that various pollutants impact the quality of daily life by making it difficult to work or play out-of-doors, I get concerned, don't you? Makes me want to do something about the situation.
SO I'm starting a list of tips specific to our real estate practice, and inviting you to add your suggestions.
1. Transportation Tips .
Many REALTORS® are on the road much of the time. How we drive and care for our cars is important.
So, I think it's a great idea just to plan ahead. Organize our trips.
Oh yes! And I love my smooth energy-conserving grade of motor oil.
(Just look for the EC grade on the container and be sure to use multigrade.)
If you are out on the road with investors as I so often am,
you can increase your gas mileage by as much as 15 percent,
depending on your car, just by going 55 and driving at a steady speed.
I can't always "travel light"...not too long ago I had two dogs, three kids and their folks in my little Subaru,
but I know it would be more fuel efficient.
OK...your turn!!!
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Good morning janeAnne, this has been quite a debated topic this month...and fun. :) I agree that agents can make a difference and make a statement while they are working.
I have found that maintaining my car helps my gas mileage....like just keeping my tires aired up properly.
I also think that talking to our clients about it and letting them know of alternatives in their home can make a big difference. I heard over the weekend on a talk show that if everyone had a solar hot water heater on their house, it would negate XXX amounts of local pollutants. Sorry, I don't remember how much. It was a local talk show. Educating clients would benefit greatly.