Smog in Edmonton
Smog is a harmful ground-level fog which is comprised of many chemicals and poses serious health risks to the public. Smog is on the rise with the growth of population within Edmonton and with the expansion of city limits. If the continued trend for smog continues, the earth could be in great danger. Some individuals state there is not much we can do to reduce the amount of smog in cities, however; there is a great deal we can do to help preserve our planet. Planting trees and plants, placing restrictions on manufacturing facilities and ensuring our vehicles are kept in proper maintenance are all ways we can help reduce smog in our city. The greener the planet, the more fruitful our future will be. Not only does planting trees and plants help to keep our community beautiful, it also helps to produce oxygen. It does this because the trees and plants take in carbon dioxide and in turn produce much-needed oxygen. When we cut down trees or get rid of gardens we are adding to the air quality problem. Companies can also do their part by restricting the production of chemicals into the air and recycling to reduce their ecological footprint on the Earth. In turn, these companies are then able to better produce products for consumers like gasoline for vehicles. Motor vehicles cause a great deal of damage to the environment and are one of the leading causes of smog in Edmonton. When we do not take care of our vehicles, they release more dangerous emissions than normal. All gas powered cars are obviously going to release some form of emission, but the more care we give to our engines, the lesser amount of problems we will produce.
There is so much we can do to reduce the smog in the Edmonton region, however; everyone needs to do their part to help out or the effort could be wasted. Granted, every little bit counts, but if we all do a little bit more, we can truly reduce the smog produced in our area. Planting trees and plants, restricting production companies and maintaining our cars are not really difficult in the big picture. Will you help Edmonton reduce smog and improve the Air Quality Index?