Sun cities such as Phoenix and Bullhead experience the problem of air pollution like many other cities in both the developing and developed countries. Reports from World Health Organization indicate that most cities have a high concentration of pollutants such as Sulphur (IV) and Nitrogen (IV) oxide. Ideally, pollutant concentration in A-Z cities has jeopardized the quality of air thus affecting the life of the town dwellers (Moussiopoulos 10). In essence, the congestions witnessed in urban areas have contributed to multitude challenges that include air pollution. Consequently, the impacts of air pollution have been felt in A-Z cities. Studies about human health indicate that it is difficult to separate effects of pollution from influencing health. Therefore, factors like smoking, poor indoor air conditions as well as poor diet experienced by the dwellers of A-Z cities can trigger the outbreak of communicable diseases.
Inhabitants of cities such as Phoenix experience pollution despite the manual and automated networks established which measures the quality of air. Ideally, it's hard to eliminate the problem of contamination in larger cities, but the problem can be minimized. The automated networks have improved the quality of air in numerous cities in Arizona (Sturm 37). Furthermore, the information on air pollution derived from the internet is vital and has helped in minimizing the effects of pollution in A-Z cities. Phoenix city, in particular, has adopted clean air measures and plans that have proved vital to improving the air quality of the city. For example, the actions taken include, continuous monitoring of quality air especially in industrial centers. Similarly, the city has demanded air quality and emission regulations; this rule has advocated for the use of a cleaner source of energies and has advised the city dwellers to embrace the use of natural gas. Notably, the use of cleaner fuel can effectively minimize air pollution in A-Z cities and other urban centers.
The enormous information about air quality available on the Internet has enriched the city inhabitants with knowledge on how to minimize the effects of air pollution on the cities such as Phoenix. The city dwellers in Arizona, for example, has are made aware of the state of the air quality in their cities regularly. The sensitization has determined the measures to be taken to improve air conditions within the mega-cities (Moussiopoulos 14). Notably, accumulation of pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide, ozone gas, sulfur dioxide and smoke in the cities’ atmosphere has lowered the quality of air and has resulted in respiratory diseases and skin illnesses. World Health Organization does not provide the threshold value above which the pollutants become harmful to human health. However, the organization maintains that excessive accumulation of atmospheric pollutants can adversely affect the health of the city dwellers. It evident that the concentration of ozone gas in A-Z cities is higher compared to other atmospheric pollutants. Ozone accumulation has increased the temperatures within the cities and has made human life unbearable.
The State government of Arizona has established Clean Air Regions within the State's sun cities like Phoenix and Bullhead. The Clean Air Areas does not affect the private automobile owners, but vehicles such as old buses, coaches, taxis, and Lorries are not allowed to access Clean Air Areas to minimize air pollution. Any individual found smoking in Clean Air Regions is charged. The State government has developed regulations to ensure that city dwellers enjoy quality air circulation (Sturm 36). Furthermore, all vehicles operating within the city must meet the emission standards to minimize air pollution within the A-Z cities. People owning vehicles that do not meet the emission standards have to pay if they are found operating within the cities. Despite the plans and measures were taken by the state government to improve the quality of air within the towns, the effects of air pollution are still felt.
The local authorities have a vital role to play towards minimizing air pollution in A-Z cities. The local authorities can set charges that can generate additional revenue which can be used to reduce air pollution. The additional funds are channeled to environmental conservation within the city (Moussiopoulos 18). In Phoenix, most Companies facilitate air pollution through emission of smoke. Similarly, the Companies do not dispose of their wastes properly. Therefore, industries and Companies in mega-cities have to exercise proper waste disposal and minimize their emissions to improve the quality of air within the cities. The old diesel Lorries and vans lower the quality of air in A-Z cities.
In a nutshell, the quality of air is a universal aspect of cities A-Z. In essence, air pollution is a common challenge to several cities globally. The city dwellers deserve quality air; therefore, inhabitants should take measures that can minimize pollution within the cities (Sturm 34). Larger industries are the most significant air pollutant; these industries should operate away from the towns. Similarly, recycling of waste products from these industries can minimize pollution of air. In short, it is possible to improve the quality of air within cities such as Phoenix if the environmental agencies can provide appropriate advice to the city dwellers especially on the importance of having quality air in circulation.
Works Cited
Moussiopoulos, Nicolas. Air Quality in Cities. Berlin: Springer, 2003. Print.
Sturm, P. J. "Air Pollutant Emissions in Cities." Air Quality in Cities (2003): 31-50. Print.
