As a concluding blog post, I have decided to share about the future of air pollution and the major threats that mankind will continue to face in the coming years. Since it is a worldwide phenomenon, the problem of poor air quality concerns every individual on this planet and thus signals the need for humans to take immediate action on different scales – individual, national and international.
Air Pollution facts that will take your breath away
almost literally
Month: April 2023
With the increasing recognition for cleaner air worldwide, various groups and governments have spearheaded campaigns to raise awareness about and take action to combat air pollution. One such example is the world’s first 24-hour Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in central London, United Kingdom. The ULEZ was launched in April 2019 as a measure to reduce air pollution and improve air quality in the highly dense and congested city.
Air pollution is a significant public health concern globally, with a wide range of harmful effects on human health. Schools, in particular, are vulnerable to air pollution due to their proximity to busy roads and the presence of many young children who are more susceptible to the adverse effects of air pollution. Recently, a journal article titled “Investigation of air pollution mitigation measures, ventilation, and indoor air quality at three schools in London” was published in Atmospheric Environment, exploring various measures that can be taken to mitigate air pollution in schools and improve indoor air quality.
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