WED2019 - Air Pollution: A Silent Killer

Its yet another moment we mark the World Environment Day and this year the theme focuses on the fight against air pollution. Air pollution has become a big concern especially due to it's link to climate change as well as health concerns with an estimation of 7 million deaths worldwide majority of them being women and children.
Some of the causes of air pollution are agricultural activities, transportation, industrial emissions, poor waste management, use of non environmentally friendly fuels among others.

"Air pollution, a silent killer" is the main topic of discussion this year and it aims to sensitize the public of the dangers that are posed by air pollution. In Kenya the celebrations will be held throughout the country and the main event will be marked at the Railway Training Institute in Nairobi. This year's World Environment Day looks to encourage all of us to consider how we can make changes in our daily lives to reduce the amount of air pollution we create.
Let's all come out and play our part in restoration of our environmental quality. You don't have an idea of what you can do? Well, here are a few ways you can be a part of the #BeatAirPollution movement.

• Use public transport or car sharing, cycle or walk. 
• Switch to a hybrid or electric vehicle and request electric taxis. 
• Turn off the car engine when stationary.
• Reduce your consumption of meat and dairy to help cut methane emissions.
• Compost organic food items and recycle non-organic trash. 
• Switch to high-efficiency home heating systems and equipment. 
• Save energy: turn off lights and electronics when not in use. 
• Choose non-toxic paints and furnishings