Environmental Pollution

Environmental Pollution

The increase of population has affected our environments in various ways but most significantly by pollution. Pollution has increasing been introduce by vehicles (by way of emissions). These air pollutants have lowered the quality of air and water. Pollution has also caused health issues to habitants of the Earth. Programs to promote pollution control need to be developed and enforce amongst all regions of the world. Environmental pollution is a global matter.

Pollution Control Measures

There are laws that already are inexistent that focus on pollution control measures. With the issue of pollution increasing these laws should be modified to take in consideration the state of the environment and tightening the laws. These laws should be enforced with penalties and fines or those individuals that are knowingly harming the environment. For those who are not aware, educating these individuals and informing them would be the initial step of introducing control measures.

Suggested fines can be determined by the amount of emissions dispersed that is over the recommended amount and the time limit that it takes to resolve. Legislature should offer incentives to have residents seek less expensive measures to reduce emissions. Incentives to seek less expensive measures to reduce emissions can be given discounts off the fines if proof of the measure is given at the time the payments are made. The funds from the fines can be used in the enforcement process.

Random Emission Testing

Some major contributors to air pollution are carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, particles, and sulfur dioxide. These contributors are dispensed by vehicle emissions. Random emission testing has a cost of approximately $3.6 million. Enforcing free on-road testers to assist drivers to identify if their vehicles are dispensing high levels of air pollutants would be very beneficial. This random emission testing can begin by setting out teams of inspectors and use a gas analyzer to randomly check vehicles on the road. This program can will increase knowledge and awareness to drivers and encourage better maintained vehicles for improve performance and less emission dispensed into the environment. Once a driver is warn about their emission levels, there would be a