article on how environmental pollution is affecting the bird pollution in the indian subcontinent in 200 words
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Global air pollution is worsening at an alarming rate. In 2016, a report stated that, in just five years, outdoor air pollution increased by 8% worldwide. The places most affected by this are cities in developing countries such as those in Asia and the Middle East.
Meanwhile, in the UK, air quality isn’t as hazardous as those in developing countries. However, it regularly fails to meet the safe limit set by the government as well as the World Health Organisation (WHO). What’s more surprising is that poor air quality isn’t just concentrated in highly urbanised areas; it’s also affecting small towns and rural parts of the country.
What’s causing the poor quality of air in the UK? It is mainly due to transport emissions. Since 2010, the level of nitrogen oxide pollution has been surpassing what’s legally acceptable. When it comes to nitrogen oxide pollution, vehicles running on diesel are largely to blame. So far, the number of diesel cars on the road are on the rise with statistics showing that six of the 10 cars sold in the country run on diesel.
Poor air quality has serious effects on the economy and human population. In recent years, several cities in China, including its capital Beijing, closed down schools and roads (even factories) because air quality reached hazardous levels. Reports indicate that China’s air pollution problem is hurting its GDP. It is declining by 6.5% annually mainly because of lost productivity due to the closure of business facilities as well as employees getting sick.