Help Save Our Earth!

Air pollution is a problem that affects people around the world. Dirty air is caused by emissions that come from factories, automobiles, and garbage. All over the world, soot, ashes, and chemicals are being emitted into the air and making it dirty.
Air pollution can be seen or smelled, but sometimes it is invisible. Regardless of whether you can see it or not, it is there, and it can cause a lot of damage. Humans can suffer with asthma, dizziness, fatigue, and even more serious diseases. Animals, plans, and fish are innocent bystanders.

The United States has been fighting air pollution for many years, and unlike other countries, our efforts are working. New technology helps control the emissions on cars and factories. Kids like you can help with air pollution too. Ask your parents to walk, bike ride, or carpool instead of driving their car all the time.

Visit this website to learn more about air pollution, and ways that kids like you can help: http://www.clean-air-kids.org.uk/airquality.html

VOCABULARY:

Emissions- something that is discharged or ejected.

Soot- a black substance produced during burning of coal, wood, or oil.

Ash- The powdery residue that remains after burning.

Chemicals- a substance produced by or used in a chemical process.

Emitted- to send forth or release.

Regardless- apart from, not considering.

Asthma- allergic disorder of respiration.

Fatigue- tiredness; exhaustion.

Bystanders- people who are present but not involved.

Technology- creation and use of technical means and their relation with society, life and the environment.

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GRAMMAR POINT:
Can you think of some ways to help keep our air clean? Write a haiku, as discussed in class, about the earth and your contribution to keeping it a healthy, clean place to live.