What this Ozone Warning Means for Las Vegas

You might remember from middle school science that protecting the ozone layer in our atmosphere is vitally important — but ozone near the ground is actually a dangerous air pollutant. And as temperatures rise, the formation of ground-level ozone becomes increasingly serious here in the Valley. In fact, Clark County has recently issued an ozone warning through September. Kevin MacDonald from the Clark County Department of Environment & Sustainability shares insight into the science behind ozone pollution, its impact on residents’ health, and the County’s initiatives to mitigate its effects. Co-host Vogue Robinson also discovers practical tips and actionable steps to protect yourself and the air quality of Las Vegas. Follow the Clark County Department of Environment & Sustainability on Twitter for daily Vegas air quality updates and more information about sustainability programs @sustainclarkcty. You can find us there too! Follow us @CityCastVegas on Twitter and Instagram.  Have you seen a bad air day in Vegas? Call or text us at 702-514-0719 to tell us about it. Want some more Las Vegas news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices