CURRENT AIR QUALITY IN KARACHI AND LAHORE .
what are main causes of air pollution?(Sarah Abbas)
what are the problems that are being faced?TATHEER MURTAZA
what majors should we take in order to reduce the pollution and make the air quality better ?
TATHEER MURTTAZA
is lahore more polluted than karachi ?(warisha imran)
what should we do to in order to make the air less polluted ?TATHEER MURTAZA
how can we overcome these problems ?(warisha imran)
Air Pollution takes 65.67% of the estimated percentage of pollution in both Karachi and Lahore. There percentage ranks very high. SAARA AMJAD.
air pollution causes damage to crops ,animal ,forest and bodies of water. TATHEER MURTAZA
they became polluted because of allot of air pollution and lack of plants (warisha imran)
"Lahore ranks the most polluted city in the world," SAARA AMJAD
Lahore is way more populated than Karachi because it has a larger amount of factories build
(Sarah Abbas)
air pollution contributes to the depletion of the ozone layer which protects the earth from the harmful rays of sun. TATHEER MURTAZA
we can overcome these problems by planting more trees and by not throwing trash (warisha imran)
Use energy efficient means and electronics.
Participate in local cleanliness drives. SAARA AMJAD
Limit carpooling, using public transportation, biking and walking.
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pollution is caused by solid and liquid particles and certain gases that are suspended in the air. .
(Sarah Abbas)
What are the affected of air pollution our health?(Sarah Abbas)
How can we prevent air pollution?(Sarah Abbas)
air pollution leads to the formation of acid rain which harm trees ,soils ,rivers,ETC.
TATHEER MURTAZA
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causes of air pollution (TATHEER and sarah abbas)
use of synthetic products
Construction
Demolition
Aerosols and CFCs
Industrial Smog
Metal Smelting
use of chemical
Photochemical Smog
Tobacco Smoke
Home Heating
Transportation Emissions
Agriculture Side-Effects
Forest Fires
Combustion from Industry
Volcano Eruptions
transportation smoke
Microbial Decaying Process
wildfires
indoor air pollution
Health issues caused by air pollution:(Sarah Abbas and Tatheer)
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irregular breathe
Wheezing
Lung damage
dry throat
chest pain
Nonfatal heart attacks
pulmonary disease (COPD)
Reduced resistance to infections
Shortened life span
Increased fatigue
chronic respiratory disease
Weakened athletic performance
emphysema
Decreased lung function
cardiovascular problems
Industrial Emission
Burning of Fossil Fuels
chronic obstructive lung disease
irritation of nose
irritation of eyes
Aggravated asthma
what are some things that people can do in order to reduce pollution? TATHEER MURTAZA
recyclable waste= TATHEER MURTAZA
newspapers
vegetable / fruit parts that we do not eat
plastic bottles
polythene bags should not be used cloth or paper bags can be used and if polythene bags are being used the should not be thrown on a wide rate.
disposable stuff
we should try and use our waste recycle it whereas throwing everything , somethings are not recyclable so we should not burn those things we should use the landfill method. TATHEER MURTAZA
we should not use harmful things for our environment and work as individual and together to improve the air quality. TATHEER MURTAZA
what is our goverment doing about the problems people are facing about the pollution (warisha imran)
what are the citizens of this country are doing for this problem (warisha imran)
why is regional coorperation crucial for managaing air pollution? ( zunaira )
What are some examples of air pollution?(Sarah Abbas)
the government are doing these steps to decrease pollution (warisha imran and tatheer)
the commision also ordered the planting of trees in urban areas and efforts to spread enviormental awarness in schools
and fining polluting vehicles and farmers burning rice stubble in the winter
the commision also ordered the planting of trees in urban areas efforts to spread enviormental awarness in schools
fining polluting vehicles and farmers burning rice stubble in winter
partnerships for helping reduce pollution
closing brick kilns that fail to use fuel-efficient technology
curbing emmisions from factories
Examples of air pollution:(Sarah Abbas)
Carbon monoxide
Sulphur dioxide
Nitrogen dioxide
Ozone
Particulate matter
Since some air pollutants travel long distances and across borders, a multi-national/regional approach is important to manage cross-border air pollution.(zunaira )
What are the affects of air pollution on environment? (Sarah Abbas)
Affects on environment:(Sarah Abbas)
how do we get to know the level of the pollution problem in our country? ( :Zunaira )
Acid rain
Eutrophication
Haze
Effects on wildlife.
Ozone depletion
Crop and forest damage
Global climate change
is clean air human right ? TATHEER MURTAZA
Why is pollution a priority issue?(Sarah Abbas)
Air pollution has been linked to higher rates of cancer, heart disease, stroke, and respiratory diseases such as asthma.It is also really harm full to environment
(Sarah Abbas)
Where does air pollution come from?(Sarah Abbas)
In at least 155 countries, a healthy environment is recognized as a constitutional right. Obligations related to clean air are implicit in a number of international human rights.( zunaira )
Air pollution comes from a wide array of sources, both natural and human-driven (anthropogenic). Natural sources include volcanic eruptions, sea spray, soil dust, natural vegetation fires and lightning. (sarah Abbas)
what actions can buisness and industry take ? ( zunaira )
are there any agreed safe levels of air pollution for health: out doors and in home? ( Zunaira )
Businesses and industry have a key role to play in reducing air pollution, since many of their activities are sources of different types of air pollutants.(zunaira )
what are effects of pollution? (warisha imran)
what can we do to save air pollution(Sarah Abbas)
pollution may muddy landscapes, poison soils and waterways, or kill plants and animals. humans are also harmed by pollution.
Ways to Reduce Air Pollution:(Sarah Abbas)
While all individuals experience different levels of health impacts from air pollution, across large city or country populations, there is no evidence of a completely safe level of air pollution, especially in the case of particulate matter. ( zunaira )
Turning off lights and appliances when they are not in use.
Using energy efficient light bulbs and appliances.
Buying a car that has greater fuel efficiency.
Buying fewer things that are manufactured using fossil fuels.
Riding a bike or walking instead of driving.
Air pollution is 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 different types of air pollutants, such as gases, particulates, and biological molecules. TATHEER MURTAZA
what is air pollution ? TATHEER MURTAZA
what is the biggest cause of pollution (zunaira)
what is the most harmful pollution (TATHEER MURTAZA
What is air pollution? ( Zunaira )
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Why is air pollution a priority issue? (Zunaira)