5 IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT THE AIR
1 Oceans generate oxygen - The oceans produce roughly 70% of the world's oxygen.
2 Silent killer - Air pollution kills more people in Africa than poor sanitation or malnutrition.
3 Dead zones - There are presently around 500 dead zones in the globe in which no living organism can exist.
4 Carbon dioxide emitters - China leads the world in carbon dioxide production, with the United States coming in second.
5 Carbon dioxide cleaners - In 2016, giant machines in Switzerland started capturing carbon dioxide to clean the air we breathe.
WHY INTERNATIONAL DAY OF CLEAN AIR FOR BLUE SKIES IS IMPORTANT?
-A reminder of pollution's negative impact
-As disheartening as it may sound, pollution has harmed half of the world's population. This day serves as a reminder to be more cautious and take precautions to save ourselves from the mess we have created.
-A reminder to reduce dumping of waste
-Picking up garbage is important, but so is avoiding trash in the first place. Examine your surroundings to see if you can replace some of your single-use packages with reusable containers to reduce waste.
-It is beneficial to future generations
-It's a cliche, but it's true: our planet's environment is a legacy we'll leave to our children and grandchildren. The more our present generation can whip pollution problems into shape, the better the future will look.
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