AIR POLLUTION has now slowly become a toxin spreading into the atmosphere, inflicting damage to the ozone layer. It is caused by the exhaust fumes of automobiles, industries/factories, refrigerants, etc. Apart from these air is also being polluted by the cigarette smoke expelled by the average everyday cigarette smokers. Air pollution is now causing serious problems in the world. Due to the air not being clean it is affecting human health causing different respiratory disorders. Global warming which is a serious issue is one of the offspring of this deadly toxin.

I would like readers to minimise air pollution by applying different methods. Like instead of using your own car to travel short distances, walking can cause a decrease in air pollution, for a long journey usage of public transport is best.

We can also avoid using ACs and other cooling products which can also minimise global warming effect. This might not help us today but it could lead to a better tomorrow.

S. Ahmed

Karachi

Published in Dawn, May 10th, 2017