According to a study published in The Lancet, prolonged exhibition to fumes and particles from fumes and industries can be deadly, even if there are concentrations below those required by the European Union. In this study it is confirmed that air pollution is a danger to health even if very low levels are recorded, even lower than what was thought so far.
Exposure to these particles can cause respiratory problems, but can also be related to cardiovascular diseases, since particles can be incorporated into the blood from the lungs. According to the authors of the study, "more interventions are necessary in public and environmental health policy." That is, we no longer talk about fighting global warming, which seriously affects the ecosystem; Our own health is at stake directly.
It's about acting, then. And we are each of us forced to do so, without passing responsibility for others. First, with what we have more by hand, the car: using it the minimum essential, keeping it in good condition, choosing little polluting models. Also, if we have any decision -making power in our company, trying to conform to good practices against pollution. And finally, demanding politicians to commit to work in this regard. We have the right and duty to breathe a clean air.
