From tots to teens, the enormous Sensory Playground offers a wide variety of unique activities for all ages, stages and abilities. Creative designs and innovative planning bring an interesting, one of a kind facility that everyone can enjoy. Take a stroll on the Wavy Walk. Become an instant movie star on stage or watch as your loved ones put on a show for you. There are areas of the park specifically designed for every age group, ensuring fun for all. Visit soon!
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Our planet has only a limited ability to fight pollution on its own. We need to do our part in cutting down on the amount of pollution produced by our ever-growing population. | | Air Pollution
Air pollution comes from numerous sources you know including industrial by-products; exhaust from automobiles, airplanes, and other forms of transportation; and sources you might not think of including leaking refrigerants from air conditioners in cars and houses. Click here for more information on air pollution sources.
Polluted air can have an unpleasant smell such as sulfur or other chemicals, and it may also look discolored and appear as a "brown cloud." While these seem only aesthetic attributes of air, research has shown that polluted air can also have negative effects on the environment and our health.
For more information on environmental effects, click here. To read more about health effects, click here.
Another hazardous pollutant in the air is ozone. While stratospheric ozone filters out harmful radiation from the sun, ground level ozone forms in warm weather, is detrimental to health, and is considered pollution. The geographical features around the Denver Metro area make us especially susceptible to high ozone levels in warm weather. Click here for more information on ozone.
Click here for more information about the harmful effects of ground level ozone as well as an explanation of the Air Quality Index and other useful information.
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The exhaust produced by motor vehicles is a major cause of air pollution. With Colorado's growing population comes a growing number of cars on the roads.
In an effort to curb the effects of pollution from motor vehicles, many manufacturers now make hybrid vehicles and vehicles that run on alternative and renewable fuels such as electricity and biodiesel. To read more on hybrid vehicles, click here. To learn about Plug-in hybrid vehicles, click here. For more information on biodiesel, click here. | | Transportation Alternatives
To cut down on pollution and street congestion, the Denver Metro area has public transportation through RTD.
RTD is not the only resource available for those looking to double up on rides to help the environment. The Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) offers a Ride Arrangers program for people who are looking to save a little on gas money as well as help protect the environment. |
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