Writing Challenge: The World's Biggest Problem (Pollution)

Pollution is now one of the world's biggest problems, especially in developing countries, such as China. The economic growth may be to blame. With the rapid economic growth, China is now the second largest economy in the world, and at the same time pollution, a byproduct of the development, has accompanied the growth to come. People are now so familiar with the environmental pollution, such as air or water pollution - the sky is no longer blue; the rivers aren't clear any more.

Beijing, the capital of China, has suffered such annoying smog. People living there are so concerned about the situation that they are trying to find an answer to the problem. Just as you know, air pollution could cause or exaggerate lung disease, such as lung cancer, asthma. The car exhaust fume and the waste gas from the factories may account for the worsen air quality there.

I'm glad that the government is trying to limit the pollution from the cars or the factories or plants. At least, the authorities have realized the problem and been trying to do something to help improve the environment. Any violators are subject to severe punishment. I hope the sky will be blue again and the rivers will be clear as used to be.

@noasl

Yes, the balance between economic development and environmental conservation. What we really need is sustainable development - not at the cost of environmental pollution. And, yes, we should take action before it's too late.

@Jerin

Thanks for the comment. Yes, the environmental awareness is vital. In fact, it's said that Beijing's air quality has already improved a bit since the government started to take action to deal with the problem.

@Seeker

Thanks!

@Luzzi

Thanks so much for commenting on this blog. I'm sorry to hear that your city is facing the problem too. It takes time and efforts to deal with the air pollution. Thankfully, more and more people from around the world have realized the importance of protecting the environment.

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Comments

Expector Smith September 7, 2014 1:17

@saba

Thanks for the nice comment. Yes, you really have a point there. It's not a good idea to have so many cars on the streets. Unfortunately, cars are now everywhere in cities and towns.
saba September 6, 2014 17:57

Hi Smith!

Oil is a precious fuel, we should not burn it excessively, if we like to breathe clean air and have fuel resources for longer, we should save energy. for example, taking a bus or walk instead of using cars.
Expector Smith September 6, 2014 12:30

@Rajesh

Yes, and what's encouraging is that more and more people have realized pollution is such a huge problem - at least, there's such awareness.
Rajesh September 6, 2014 7:03

That'd be great to see the blue sky and clean river again. :)
Expector Smith September 4, 2014 0:19

@Tara

I'm so glad that you're back. We missed you so much when you were absent. And, many thanks for the correction. I should have used "worse" instead of "worsen". "Worsen" is a verb, not the comparative of the adjective "bad". Thanks again for pointing out the mistake. I hope other members here have learned the lesson too.

I never thought you need to wear masks in Toronto. So air pollution sure is ubiquitous. By the way, I still remember how excited I was when I first saw the CN Tower. I even managed to take a photo of the total/whole tower - it's so tall.
Tara Benwell September 3, 2014 19:02

I was in Toronto this weekend and was pleasantly surprised that there was little smog. Often, on a hot summer day, it is difficult to see the CN Tower. We are fortunate that we don't have to wear masks. I did notice an Asian woman with a mask on walking the streets. She was also wearing a beautiful dress and pulling a suitcase. (There were no vacancies in the city.) It made me wonder how bad it is at home. Or perhaps she was ill or worried about getting ill.

Re corrections:

"worsen air quality there"

What part of speech is "worsen"? What part of speech do you need here?
Expector Smith August 31, 2014 14:39

@Bish

Thanks for adding such a nice comment here. Yes, pollution seems to be ubiquitous. Let's work on finding a solution to the problem - don't let it haunt you like that. Just face it and be optimistic.
Expector Smith August 31, 2014 1:45

@Chase

Thank you for the comment. You really have a point there. It's time for us to weigh up the costs and benefits - it's no longer the time when we tried to do something, whatever the cost. Anyway, what we really want is sustainable development, or a virtuous circle (not a vicious circle). It's vital to make a rational decision - knowing what are the pros and cons.
Expector Smith August 30, 2014 15:29

@noasl

Yes, the balance between economic development and environmental conservation. What we really need is sustainable development - not at the cost of environmental pollution. And, yes, we should take action before it's too late.

@Jerin

Thanks for the comment. Yes, the environmental awareness is vital. In fact, it's said that Beijing's air quality has already improved a bit since the government started to take action to deal with the problem.

@Seeker

Thanks!

@Luzzi

Thanks so much for commenting on this blog. I'm sorry to hear that your city is facing the problem too. It takes time and efforts to deal with the air pollution. Thankfully, more and more people from around the world have realized the importance of protecting the environment.
Luci August 30, 2014 6:59

Well done, expector!! Pollution is something we fight against in my country too, especially in my city situation isnt much better than you have described. We are hidden in smog every autumn and winter. I have to check air if I want to go outside with the kids. They built up some filter here in the complex of one factory but unfortunately I didn't notice any betterment. And since it is about our health I think about moving out of this hell. Wish the situation in China is one day better!!!

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