as resident of Kanpur, write a formal letter to the editor of a prominent newspaper highlighting the problem discussed in b2. also give some suggestions on how this problem can be reduced.
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15 – A
Green Avenue
Kanpur
The Editor
The Times of India
Kanpur
July 21, 2017
Sub: Pollution destroying the ecological balance of Kanpur
Sir:
I write this letter to you to express my deep concern over the problem of
pollution, which is affecting the environment of Kanpur drastically. As you
already know there are more than 500 tanneries. These tanneries release at
least 300 million liters of waste water into the Ganges on daily basis. This
waste water contains harmful chemicals like arsenic, cadmium,, mercury, and chrome.
These chemicals have already killed the aquatic life. Moreover the smoke
arising from the factory chimneys has polluted the air badly.
I want to draw the attention of the people as well as the concerned authorities
to the seriousness of the problem. The tannery owners are violating the
environmental laws by not treating the waste water and the smoke before
releasing it into the environment. The corrupt environment officers are letting
it happen just because of the hush-money they receive from the culprit owners.
But we the residents are suffering. The environment authorities responsible for
preserving the environment must ensure the tannery owners follow the
environmental protection rules and regulations by properly treating effluents
and the toxic smoke in the pollution treatment plants before releasing them
into the environment. Besides, trees should be planted all across the city;
forest belts should also be planted around the city.
Through the medium of your esteemed daily I appeal to the public to raise their
voice against these unethical practices. I also appeal the environment ministry
to look into the matter and take immediate action against the law breakers.
Yours truly,
A Concerned Citizen of Kanpur