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China's air pollution

Imaan,Alex,Wayne

you wouldn't litter on the ground and let your community be cluttered with trash right? so why would you do the same with the air you breathe in daily?

what is air pollution?

Intro to air pollution

Air pollution is the contamination of air due to the presence of substances in the atmosphere that are harmful to the health of humans and other living beings, or cause damage to the climate or to materials. There are many different types of air pollutants, such as gases, particulates, and biological molecules.

So what is really going on in China?

Whats happening in china?

Since 2000, the number of people who have died from air pollution in the PRC tops 30 million, according to New Scientist magazine.

How did china receive the title as one of the most air polluted countries in the world?

The

Cause

-Every single motorized vehicle releases pollutants into the air,through the tailpipe when the engine starts.

-Although these pollutants are non existent to the eye they are present and contributing to the downfall of our clean air.

Motorized vehicles

Coal

-Because of big cities or capitals like Beijing or shanghai there is a greater population of people,which means more energy.Due to the large numbers coal became a quick solution to power factories and heat homes.

- The truth is that the result from coal combustion leads to smog,haze,and even acid rain.

Location

-Believe it or not the topography of an area can be a major contribution to the air quality.

-Because of China's topography consisting of low laying plains surrounded by mountains,it is harder for the wind to penetrate.This causes air pollutants to become trapped and levels of air pollution to rise.

-"the average life span for Beijing’s citizens is five to six years shorter.

The air pollution in Beijing causes lower birth rates and higher adult mortality from respiratory related diseases. Lung cancer rates have risen over 60% in the past decade," (4.2 Causes and Consequences of Air Pollution in Beijing, China

Mason F. Ye)

-exposure to ambient PM pollution and household air pollution from solid fuels is associated with various chronic diseases, including stroke, ischaemic heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

The

Affect

-“So, China have been asked to wear masks since around 1984, specifically in public. They have continuously worn masks since the initial SARS Out break In 2002."(Fact check: Face masks being worn in China before COVID-19 doesn’t prove they are ineffective By Reuters Staff)

-Brother Nut's machine collected over 100 grams of pollutants, much of it made up of small particles some 30 times smaller than a strand of human hair. He then took the dust, mixed it with clay in a mold, and turned it into an average looking brick.Dec 8, 2015

Interesting

Facts

Call

To

Action

What can we do

to help?

-We can all start by reducing the use of motorized vehicles as a way of transportation.

-Take a walk,ride your bike,or even consider skateboarding around.Not only is it good for you but also for the environment!

-be cautious of how much coal you are using and if its really necessary for your situation.

-lastly don't fret because mother nature is on our side.Plant more trees and greens in your community to provide more oxygen and clean the air.

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