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Ozone in the troposphere must be reduced to stop people and organisms from developing respiratory problems and reduced lung function. Ozone molecules in the troposphere are considered a pollutant. This is where doing things such as reducing your vehicle usage via public transport and walking/riding a bike is considered a good way to reduce the amount of O3 molecules in the troposphere as O3 requires NOx (either NO or NO2) to be produced, as in the equation: NO2 + sunlight --> NO + O which leads to production of O3 by: O(from above) + O2 --> O3 As we can see sunlight is needed, so driving at night instead of during the day can also help. Other ways of reducing ozone include: * Avoiding prolonged idling or jack rabbit starts. * Postpone mowing lawns until evening. * Use latex rather than oil based paints. * Save energy ¾ don't overcool houses or offices. * Wash dishes or clothes with full loads. * Reduce industrial VOC and NOx emissions. Ozone in the stratosphere is important not to reduce as this 'good' ozone layer keeps UV radiation busy in the process of making and destroying ozone molecules so that it doesn't reach the Earth's surface where it can damage plants and animals.

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