Pollution
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pol·lu·tion
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n.
1. The act or process of polluting or the state of being polluted,
especially the contamination of soil, water, or the atmosphere by
the discharge of harmful substances.
2. Something that pollutes; a pollutant or a group of pollutants:
Pollution in the air reduced the visibility near the airport.
Different Types
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The four main types of pollution which are currently affecting Cairo
are noise, air, land and water.
Air Pollution in Cairo
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Cairo has a serious air pollution situation due to motor vehicles and
industry. The city government frequently monitors air pollution to
measure concentration of noxious gases. In addition, it utilizes all
forms of media to promote environmental conservation within the city,
including celebrations like the annual Nile Inundation to encourage
environmental awareness.
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Modern Cairo Traffic
Air quality in Greater Cairo is a major concern to the Government of
Egypt, particularly with regards to adverse health impacts.
What is the cost of air pollution In Cairo?
The World Health Organization reports that the Air Pollution in
Downtown Cairo is 10-100 times what is considered a safe limit. Cairo
is in the company of other Cities like Mexico City, Bangkok, San
Paulo, Delhi, Tokyo which are among the worst Cities in the World in
terms of air pollution.
CairoAssuming Cairo has a population of 12 million, The simple risk
calculation comes to the conclusion that : half a million of the Cairo
residents will develop in a period of 5-25 years serious health
problems (respiratory diseases and cancer ) that will result in
premature death. That is one person out of every twenty-four persons
living in Cairo. That person can be a member of your family, a...
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