Tiago Zegur
This is not a new
thing at all; this is
actually much older than you and
me. The term Eco-Mobility may
be new, but the principle stems
from the beginning of human history.
actually much older than you and
me. The term Eco-Mobility may
be new, but the principle stems
from the beginning of human history.
Eco-Mobility is basically any
environmental friendly way of transport.
Most of the people on the globe
could be eco-transported but for
several reasons they are not doing it.
This type of mobility is not only healthier
for people who adapt to it, but it is
also environmentally friendly, as it reduces
the emission of volatile organic
compounds, oxides of nitrogen, benzene,
formaldehyde, polycyclic hydrocarbons, lead,
sulphur dioxide, particulate matter and carbon
monoxide into the environment.
environmental friendly way of transport.
Most of the people on the globe
could be eco-transported but for
several reasons they are not doing it.
This type of mobility is not only healthier
for people who adapt to it, but it is
also environmentally friendly, as it reduces
the emission of volatile organic
compounds, oxides of nitrogen, benzene,
formaldehyde, polycyclic hydrocarbons, lead,
sulphur dioxide, particulate matter and carbon
monoxide into the environment.
Why is air pollution a problem?
Air pollution may have effects on the development of the
human fetus
Ever since the
industrial revolution, we have been polluting the air relentlessly and without
any shame and everything has been fine one might argue. However, car exhausts
can lead to serious health risks. Once exhaust emissions are released into the
air, they are breathed in and reach our bloodstream which flows through all of
our major organs. According to BBC News, there are 24,000 premature deaths in
the UK due every year to vehicle emissions of which many people suffer from respiratory
problems. Air pollution also has serious effects on the hearth. It is estimated
that one in every 50 heart attacks in London is caused by air pollution.
Furthermore, lead can cause changes
in behavior, harm mental function, lead to memory problems, inhibit important
enzymes, interfere with our cell metabolism and thus slow down the circulation
of oxygen and essential nutrients in our body. Benzene leads to a reduced number of blood cells and might even
cause bone marrow loss. Carbon monoxide also has serious
effects on our body’s ability to transport oxygen and provide the tissues of
our body with it. Due to the exposure to toxic chemicals, the immune system
might start to attack the body’s own tissues which can cause the blockage of
blood vessels and increase the risk of high blood pressure and coronary
diseases. And last but not least, it has been proven that being exposed to
Benzene for long periods of time can cause leukaemia.
Through experiments on animals, it could be shown that polycyclic hydrocarbons can
cause cancer. It has also been
found that air pollution can have serious effects on the human fetus. Evidence
has been presented that environmental toxins can cause premature births. Babies may also be born underweight or with birth
defects. In these cases, the risk of death is much higher during infancy
and those who survive are more likely to develop brain, respiratory and
digestive problems in the future.
