you can get sick from just breathing air, the air that you breathe every single day since the day you were born. Imagine one day having to walk outside wearing a mask for the rest of your life to make sure you don 't get sick. Even worse, imagine looking out of your window and not seeing any form of life. Everything has died due to air pollution and acid rain. This paper is here to talk about an issue that is becoming a huge problem around the world. Air Pollution is a major problem facing our government today. It is harmful to every living creature. This topic is a major problem in many places, especially in China. China has the world 's highest number of deaths due to air pollution.…
Do you dare to go out without masks? Many people in China will answer “No.” Rapid industrial development of China has improved people’s standard of living. However, it also brings some unwanted side effects, such as air pollution and water pollution. In order to develop industries, the consumption of fossil fuels increases. Burning of fossil fuels emits lots of air pollutants, such as sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon dioxide, and other particles. Private cars and other vehicles also…
polluted. Air pollution is becoming more prominent around the world, and causing much harm to the Earth and the beings that live within in. What many people do not realize is that air plays an important role in sustaining life. Air is important for the planet because it contains the gases necessary to support humans, plants, animals, and other organisms. Most importantly it plays a huge role in sustaining human life. Air contains oxygen, which humans breathe. It also helps to remove the waste…
Air pollution is the gathering of gases, dust, fumes, and other harmful particles in the air. These large amounts of particles can cause damage to plants and other forms of life, such as humans. The substances that cause pollution are called pollutants. The pollutants are then exposed to directly into the atmosphere. Examples of pollutants include carbon monoxide from car exhaust and sulfur dioxide from coal combustion (1) In regards to human health, air pollution is linked to cancer, heart…
centuries, especially when coal was introduced. Air pollution is one of the worst forms of pollution. Scientists recognize air pollution as a threat to human health and ecosystems, especially in countries such as China. China is a country falling under the consequences of air pollution. Air pollution in China has become very out of control. There are many factors that contribute to China’s pollution crisis such as coal, factories, and cars. China 's economic growth has been accompanied by an…
Air pollution in China is a an issue that affects all Chinese citizens, but tends to have a more adverse affect on those citizens who are poor and live near the factories that cause this pollution. This issue is a result from a neglectful and ignorant government; China knowingly hurts its people for profit and power. The Chinese government exploits its people for financial gain with no regard for the citizens or the environment. China has become an economic powerhouse over the course of…
Air pollution is a major issue in China. I’m sure you’ve heard of China’s problem with air pollution. There has been a lot of discussion about possible solutions to this problem. Hearing about these things in the news has prompted me to ask and do research on the following question: How have people tried to manage the air pollution coming from China, and what effect have these efforts had? In this essay we will discuss where the air pollution in China is coming from, and what people have done to…
The people of China have become extremely concerned with all the environmental issues that have been going on in the last past 10 years. To correct the problems the Chinese government has taken multiple steps to make the best of the situation. The Chinese state is filled with environmental problems which make them enforce environmental policies, mainly in rural areas. In most cases, people don’t understand nor realize the environmental effects of any polluting activities. For example, when…
progress. We had absolutely no experience or consciousness of pollution, nor the ability to control it. Major pollutants did not have any set standards. Even though the amount of coal burned wasn’t near today’s levels, the pollution discharged was enormous. In terms of PM2.5 levels, in 2006, the average concentration of PM2.5 was higher than it is today. It was this year that China proposed saving energy and reducing emissions. Setting standards for sulfur dioxide and other major pollutants.…
Beijing, China of all ages from the elder to the young babies. “The worsening air pollution has already exacted a significant economic toll, grounding flights, closing highways and keeping tourists at home” (Kaiman). The weather conditions get so bad that you are scared to leave your house because how the air pollution negatively affect your health and your family’s as well. I remember my senior year of high school one of coaches told me him and…