About 154 million people, live in areas that are so pollution, that at sometimes it is hard to breathe. California is framed for having some of the healthiest lifestyles, but they are breathing in some of the worst air. About 17 million Americans live in area where the air is harmful. A professor at The University of California, said that on the days where smog is spiked, there is an increase in hospital admissions for respiratory illnesses, heart attacks and stroke in the two or three days following it. Pollution can cause short and long term illnesses, some of the illnesses include low birth weights, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, heart attack, stroke and, ultimately, shorter life spans. A director of national policy for the American Lung Association created The Clean Air Act, which, since its passage more than 40 years ago, has forced car and diesel truck manufacturers and coal-fired power plants, among others, to reduce emissions. Researches said that The Clean Air Act seems to be helping the pollution.
It is crazy how much pollution is running through the air today. As we are sucking in air at all times, we do not even realize that we are actually harming our bodies. I think the Clean Air Act is a smart choice and a great idea. Hopefully, it really will cut down the air pollution and people living in these significantly polluted areas, such as California, will live a healthier life style.
ReplyDeleteMore steps need to be taken to fight the problem of air pollution in cities in California. I have been to LA and can attest to the fact that you can tell the air quality is poor just by being present in the city. This is because the hazy smog that hangs over the city is very noticable. The warm climate mixed with the pollution can't be a good combination. Action should be taken for the safety of the citizens of California.
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