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Ways to Reduce Air Pollution

The document discusses air pollution and its measurement through the Air Quality Index (AQI), highlighting that readings above 100 are hazardous. It suggests various methods to improve air quality, including saving energy, using public transport, avoiding plastic bags, afforestation, using fans instead of air conditioners, and practicing reduce, reuse, repair, and recycle. These actions aim to reduce pollution and promote a healthier environment.

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Ways to Reduce Air Pollution

The document discusses air pollution and its measurement through the Air Quality Index (AQI), highlighting that readings above 100 are hazardous. It suggests various methods to improve air quality, including saving energy, using public transport, avoiding plastic bags, afforestation, using fans instead of air conditioners, and practicing reduce, reuse, repair, and recycle. These actions aim to reduce pollution and promote a healthier environment.

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As we can know, air pollution is measured by a number called the Air Quality
Index (AQI), which ranges from 0-500, with anything over 150 considered
“unhealthy.” The World Health Organization considers any reading above 100
to be hazardous and recommends that people avoid prolonged exposure.
While Vietnamese cities such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have AHI
readings around 100 or higher, many provinces have far worse levels of
pollution. In some areas of the south, where there are large rubber
plantations and coal mines, AQI numbers can surpass 500. So, what can we
do to improve our air quality? Here are some simple way to reduce air
pollution.

The first one is saving energy at home. You can save energy by reducing the
need for heating and cooling in your house and replace normal light bulb to
energy saving fluorescent lights to help the environment.

The second one is using public transport or walking or riding bike whenever
you can. Doing that will not only reduce the carbon emission but also help
saving money. Also, walking or riding bike is good for your health.

Next is saying no to plastic bags. The use of plastic products could be very
harmful to the environment as they take a very long time to decompose, due
to their material made up of oil. The use of paper bags instead is a better
alternative as they decompose easily and are recyclable.

Implementing afforestation is also a way to lessen air pollution. There are a


lot of volunteer group plating forests every year but we can practice it at our
home by plant a tree or make a garden in the yard. Trees helps release
oxygen and make the atmosphere cooler.

The next one is use fan instead of air conditioner. The usage of AC’s takes a
lot of energy and emits a lot of heat which is bad for the environment. AC’s
also take a lot of power and energy to work as compared to fans.

Finally, we reduce, reuse, repair and recycle. We should buy less stuff and
buy second hand, fix what you can and recycle. This helps save a lot of
money and protect the environment.

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