One of the central, largest, and most prominent environmental problems in today’s world is air pollution. With the development of cities and societies, people expand the reach of their technology and agriculture. In this process, industries working directly with the earth’s natural resources slowly drain the planet while also producing gasses that pollute the environment. Due to urbanization, air pollution is centered in a smaller spaces where the damage is major, unlike in cases when it is more evenly distributed (United Nations, 2018). The issue becomes more alarming based on the current trend in which it is predicted that urbanization will only increase (The Proceedings of the Old Bailey, 2011). The expansion of the manufacturing sector, heavy reliance on technology, and the growing size of cities all work together to exacerbate the issue of greenhouse gas emissions. A piece of evidence highlighting the issue is the decrease in air pollution measured during the COVID-19 lockdown when transportation, manufacturers, and whole industries stopped operating due to government restrictions (Brown, 2021). To address the major challenge of air pollution, it is essential to address the issue from a social standpoint.
To effectively work in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the involvement of social movements is necessary. In the question of preventing CO2 gas accumulation, activist groups, and environmental agencies both play a central role in combatting the issue. International organizations that focus on protecting the environment inform the public about current air pollution challenges as well as advocate for legislative and social changes (United Nations Development Programme, 2022). There are many possible approaches to spreading awareness of carbon emissions and climate change, one of which includes persuasive demonstrations, which can be highly effective. Incorporating media outlets, celebrities, organizing protests, and advertising can create awareness of the issue.
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