In many countries there is a problem with declining quality of air and water from both industry and construction. What measures could be taken to prevent this?

 

In many countries, there is a problem with the declining quality of air and water from both industry and construction. What measures could be taken to prevent this?

Many nations are facing serious problems due to various ongoing constructions and existing manufacturing industries. One of the major concerns is the reduction in the quality of air and water. The government and individuals must adopt effective measures to curb this menace. 

Firstly, the government should stringent the rules and regulations related to waste dumping. Most industries are adopting inappropriate measures for their manufacturing process by pumping out the contaminated gases into the air and by disposing of their waste in the nearby river. The laws should be strict enough to reduce these incidents. Besides this, a hefty penalty should be charged if such acts are found as a warning, and if the organization repeats it, the licence of the industry should be cancelled. These measures will at least reduce the repetition of such crimes.

Secondly, a responsible citizen can also play a pivotal part in preventing pollution to some extent by planting trees. An individual should try to plant as much as trees as possible in their surroundings. It will certainly help to improve the air quality. Moreover, public transport or carpooling should be encouraged as it will reduce the number of vehicles on the road, which will further help in improving the air quality. Moreover, individuals must use bicycles to cover shorter distances since these modes are eco-friendly.

Yet another aspect is that the governments should follow in the footsteps of Luxembourg where public transport is free to use to suppress air pollution and road congestion. Furthermore, China has installed the world's largest air purifier in Beijing which has purified the environment there. Hence, by following such measures, we can curb the menace of air and water pollution. 

To conclude, although it is difficult to completely curb pollution at once, governments and individuals can join hands to reduce pollution to some extent by implementing rigid laws and by planting more trees.