Actions against Air Pollution
Air pollution has become a major topic of interest over the past years. The amount of air pollution plays a key element in many health problems we are faced with on a daily basis. Not only does pollution have an effect on the people, but it affects all of humanity. Some believe that we cannot erase the damage pollution has already done to the Earth, but there are many ways we can change our lifestyles to ensure a better future for our planet.
Over the last decade the American Heart Association has been conducting epidemiological studies worldwide. The results show an increase risk for cardiovascular illnesses, including heart and stroke deaths. This is in direct relation with short-term and long-term exposure to the present concentrations of air pollution in our atmosphere. The EPA stated that "tens of thousands of people die each year from breathing tiny particles in the environment." From the Combined studies in various cities they predict......
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