Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Effects of air Pollution- Mohammad Alarji

Summary:
According to the article,’’ Effects of Air Pollution.'' by,'' http://eschooltoday.com/pollution/air-pollution.''  Air pollutants can be in the form of particulate matter which can be very harmful to our health. The level of effect usually depends on the length of time of exposure, as well the kind and concentration of chemicals and particles exposed to. Short term effects include irritation to the eyes, nose and throat, nausea and allergic reactions. Short term air pollution can aggravate the medical conditions of individuals with asthma and emphysema. Long term health effects can include chronic respiratory disease, lung cancer, heart disease and even damage to the brain, nerves, liver or kidneys. Continual exposure to air pollution affects the lungs of growing children and may aggravate or complicate medical conditions in the elderly.

Comments:
Solution efforts on pollution are always a big problem. This is why prevention interventions are always a better way of controlling air pollution. These prevention methods can either come from government (laws) or by individual actions. In many big cities, monitoring equipment has been installed at many points in the city. Authorities read them regularly to check the quality of air. Government or community level prevention; governments throughout the world have already taken action against air pollution by introducing green energy. Some governments are investing in wind energy and solar energy, as well as other renewable energy, to minimize burning of fossil fuels, which cause heavy air pollution. Governments are also forcing companies to be more responsible with their manufacturing activities, so that even though they still cause pollution, they are a lot controlled. Pollutants facts companies are also building more energy efficient cars, which pollute less than before.

Individual Level Prevention; pollutants facts encourage your family to use the bus, train or bike when commuting. If we all do this, there will be fewer cars on road and less fumes.

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