1. What are the steps we can take or plan to reduce air pollution in Bangladesh?

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In Bangladesh, the air pollution level is so high that it is affecting human life. Many kinds of
diseases are direct results of air pollution. This also causes many deaths. To decrease the
pollution in air necessary actions must be taken. One of the actions can be that greenery in our
country can be increased. As our country is already lacking space for the demanding population,
most spaces are used as shelter. However, there are smart ways in which the plants can be
integrated into the homes. People can use their building’s rooftops to plant trees. This way the
rooftops will have nice atmosphere and would also help to decrease the amount of carbon
dioxide in the air. Plants can also be kept in balcony in the house. The small space beside the
footpath can also be used to plant trees. Another way the amount of pollution made can be
decreased is by travelling by using bikes or public transport. This way the amount of pollutants
released by car engines will drop significantly. To travel small distances walking is a great option.
Lastly, using energy efficient light bulbs and appliances can reduce the air pollution. Turning off
lights and appliances when they are not in use can also be great way to save energy and help the
condition of air pollution.

2. Explain how the development of power stations can cause pollution. (2)
Power stations emits pollutants such as carbon dioxide, mercury, soot, Nitrogen oxides and
sulfuric oxides. The carbon pollution caused by power station traps heat in the air raising the
earth’s temperature. Warmer temperatures help create ozone smog which can cause shortness
of breath, wheezing and coughing. This can cause people to become sick and go to hospital and
also sometimes causes premature deaths. Rising temperatures from heat-trapping carbon
pollution can also lead to droughts and increased risks of wildfires threatning homes, foods and
water supplies. Soot in air causes heart attacks and strokes and even increases the risk of early
death. Mercury in atmosphere can lead to developmental birth defects. Nitrogen oxides and
sulfur dioxide trigger asthema attacks