How to Prevent Smog? | We Can stop smog by these steps | Which city has most smog

Written by :Qxim

•What is Smog?

                       

Smog is air pollution that reduces visibility. The term "smog" was first used in the early 1900s to describe a mix of smoke and fog. The smoke usually came from burning coal. Smog was common in industrial areas, and remains a familiar sight in some cities today. Today, most of the smog we see is photochemical smog.

•What is Photochemical Smog?

•Precautions Against the Rise of Smog;

Precautions Include

1) Avoid being outdoors near heavy traffic areas to minimize exposure.

2) When outside, take rest breaks in the shade & drink plenty of water.

3) Avoid strenuous work outdoors.

4) Reduce your contribution to pollution by avoiding driving & smoking.

5) If driving is unavoidable, drive slow & use headlights plus fog lights / blinkers / hazards even in say time.

6) When indoors, close windows & other inlets of air.

7) For people with asthma & / or chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease, have your inhaler with you at all times. Keep your doctor on speed dial if your condition has the potential to worsen.

8) Important to note that smog affects everyone differently & some people are more susceptible to its negative effects.

9) Children, elders & people with asthma need to be especially careful on smoggy days.

10) Bike users must use face masks & glasses to protect their eyes.

11) Drink plenty of water & wash your eyes frequently.

•How to Prevent Smog?

Drive less. Walk, bike, carpool, and use public transportation whenever possible.

Take care of cars. Getting regular tune-ups, changing oil when scheduled, and inflating tires to the proper level can improve gas mileage and thus reduce emissions.

Fuel up during the cooler hours of the day—night or early morning. This prevents gas fumes from heating up and producing ozone.

Avoid products that release high levels of VOCs. For example, use low-VOC paints.

Avoid gas-powered yard equipment, like lawn mowers. Use electric appliances instead.

City with highest Smog ever recorded?

When Come to the pollution and Smog Pakistan city of Lahore got the award of most Polluted city and the city with the most PM 2.5 ever recorded of 400+µg/m³.

This City also have the most dirt particles flying in the air.