This paper will talk about the issue of air pollution in the United States today. I will first discuss the extent of air pollution problem in the United States and provide the statics to show the weightiness of this problem. Then I will explain the consequences of air pollution to us and our future generations. In response to the abovementioned areas, there are three government policy solutions to the problems; The Clean Air Act 1990, the air pollution control act of 1955 and the Air Quality Act of 1967. I will explain each solution and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each solution; and of the three solutions, I will discuss which is the most effective as well as my personal observations on the problem of air pollution in the United States.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Research on the problem
- Air pollution
- Statistics
- Dangers involved
- Why there is a need to care about air pollution
- Policy solutions
- The Clean Air Act 1990
- The air pollution control act of 1955
- The Air Quality Act of 1967
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper examines the problem of air pollution in the United States, exploring its extent, consequences, and policy solutions. It analyzes the effectiveness of three major air quality policies: the Clean Air Act 1990, the Air Pollution Control Act of 1955, and the Air Quality Act of 1967. The paper emphasizes the urgent need to address air pollution to protect human health and the environment.
- The impact of air pollution on public health and the environment
- The effectiveness of existing air quality policies in the United States
- The need for continued efforts to reduce air pollution
- The role of government, industry, and individuals in mitigating air pollution
- The historical context and evolution of air pollution policies in the United States
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The first chapter introduces the topic of air pollution in the United States, highlighting its significance as a threat to human health and the environment. The chapter emphasizes the urgency of addressing this issue, pointing to the link between air pollution and various health problems, particularly in children.
The second chapter delves into the research on the problem of air pollution, defining air pollution, presenting statistics on its prevalence, and outlining its associated dangers. This chapter highlights the severity of air pollution in major cities, particularly in areas with high population density and heavy industrial activity.
The third chapter focuses on policy solutions to the problem of air pollution in the United States. It provides an in-depth analysis of the Clean Air Act 1990, the Air Pollution Control Act of 1955, and the Air Quality Act of 1967, examining their strengths and weaknesses. The chapter also explores the role of individuals, industries, and the government in addressing air pollution.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Air pollution, environmental health, policy solutions, Clean Air Act, Air Pollution Control Act, Air Quality Act, public health, environmental protection, industrial emissions, government regulation, human health, climate change, sustainable development.
- Quote paper
- Doctor Alfhonce Michael (Author), 2015, The problem of air pollution in the United States and the solution policies, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/373290
