AIR POLLUTION

AIR POLLUTION

A material that has the potential to harm the environment and living things is considered air pollution. There is both obvious and subtle air pollution. Two distinct categories of air contaminants have been identified: main and secondary Climate, society, and geography all play a role in how severely different areas are impacted by air pollution. The causes of air pollution in Beijing, for instance, are not the same as those in Los Angeles due to geographical differences. The unique nature of Saudi Arabia's air pollution problem, which is driven by the country's huge vehicle sector, necessitates that any efforts to remedy the problem take into account cultural and locational distinctions. The U.S. National Parks Service, which protects places like national parks, historic sites, and open spaces, identifies the various types of pollution on its website as follows: "Primary pollutants were also pollution sources; secondary pollutants are now the different conditions in the environment, which are developed by primary major pollutants" (National Parks Service). We can infer from this source that pollution is a root cause of many problems. Indoor sources of pollution include food preparation and the use of biomass for heating; outside sources include inefficient burning of fuels for transportation and electricity production (WHO). Numerous issues for both people 

The planet have resulted from the widespread usage of automobiles. In Saudi Arabia, where I am from, cars are the main mode of transportation. Since using public transit is not encouraged, cars are the primary mode of mobility in Saudi Arabia. Due of the heat, taking public transit is unpleasant for many people, and many people would rather have the solitude of their own vehicles. 

Many Saudis hold the long-held assumption that women cannot safely use public transit. The law also stipulates that women must be accompanied by a male guardian at all times in public. Because cars are the most common mode of transportation, they also play a major role in contributing to air pollution. Saudi Arabia is home to a sizable portion of the scorching Arabian Desert. Larger vehicles, including Land Cruisers and Jeeps, are more common as a means of transportation in these areas due to the extreme climates and erratic weather patterns. The EPA estimates that large trucks produce pollution levels three to five times higher than those of passenger cars. And since women in the Kingdom are not allowed to drive, larger families often need to share just one or two cars. Additionally, gas is quite inexpensive in Saudi Arabia, making the use of automobiles commonly referred to as "gas guzzlers" acceptable. This case study will analyze the issues, root causes, and potential remedies for air pollution in Saudi Arabia due to vehicular traffic. Extreme pollution is largely attributable to automobiles in many Saudi cities. Overall air quality is diminished by smog. The overpopulation of Saudi Arabia and the subsequent increase in the number of cars only serves to exacerbate the country's transportation woes. Extreme weather conditions contribute to already heavy pollution levels in places like Riyadh. In her article "10 Worst Cities for Smog,

" Julia Vergin includes Riyadh on the list, writing, "Sandstorms, like here in Riyadh, can contribute to smog developing since they increase the amount of particles in the air. Ultraviolet radiation in Saudi Arabia is so strong that it converts ozone-depleting pollutants from cars and factories (Vergin). 

Because of the severity of the weather and road conditions, the situation has further worsened as people have turned to automobiles as their primary mode of mobility. Edward Abbey's Desert Solitaire is about a man who puts his money into land in the hopes of getting rich. 

The narrative itself is fascinating, but what really matters is the argument Abbey is making. Excessive exploitation of land for its financial value has negative consequences, rather than its intended constructive effect of producing more of the same. To a similar extent, the excessive usage of vehicles in Saudi Arabia caused by the low price of gas has devastating effects on the local ecosystem. Weather does not have a significant role in exacerbating the smog problem in American cities that did not even make the list. American cities instead face air pollution exclusively from cars and trucks. The remedy is to just stop driving, but this is neither feasible nor likely to be implemented. Many Saudis commute two to three hours each way to their workplaces located in cities across the country. Big luxury cars are apparently selling well in a country where gas is three times lower than the groundwater most Saudis drink. One of the last promising markets for American-made premium vehicles is Saudi Arabia (CSM). Because petrol is so cheap and intercity routes are rarely congested, it's convenient to drive to and from work. Think about how much worse the pollution would be if the vast majority of people did this every day. In contrast to the rest of the world, where the price of petrol rises and falls with the economy, in Saudi Arabia it remains relatively stable because the country is a major producer of the commodity. However, in the United States, the price of gas seems to be much higher because manufacturers must first buy gasoline from suppliers before reselling it. Furthermore, there are literally only a handful of cities in all of Saudi Arabia that may be considered tourist destinations. 

This means that substantial driving is required if one wishes to venture outside of their city in search of more entertainment options. Substituting non-automobile sources for automobiles is the obvious solution to lowering emissions. People in other areas of the world understand the benefits of taking public transportation, riding bicycles, and walking where possible. But in Saudi Arabia, ridesharing and public transit are discouraged. Rather of allowing their daughters to ride the bus alone, most families choose to transport them in their own vehicles. The family unit as it currently exists, and the norms of society have contributed to the rise of the automobile as the preferred mode of transportation. The heat and humidity make it unpleasant to travel in anything other than an air-conditioned car. Given this hot, arid climate, the problem from air pollution is exacerbated because the environment is already vulnerable. Cleaner air could be the result of fewer cars on the road because fewer cars mean fewer emissions (Miller). Further, things might improve if Saudi Arabia can stop Saudis from using vehicles carelessly. Many locals and tourists alike enjoy sand-dune surfing in their automobiles in Saudi Arabia. It appears that a large percentage of Saudis are getting behind the wheel for reasons other than practicality. Sadly, this trend doesn't seem to have any serious repercussions. Naturally, the Country is among the highest incidence of fatal auto accidents worldwide. If things are ever going to go better in the Kingdom, policy shifts are essential. The roads could be made safer for female drivers, carpooling could be encouraged, and reckless driving would be met with stricter sanctions if these measures were implemented. Humans aren't the only species affected by air pollution, though the environment and its inhabitants are, too. Automobiles and the pollution they cause are the main topic of this case study. People should take public transportation, ride bicycles, or walk as much as they can to help lower emissions and improve air quality. Conditions in Saudi Arabia, however, make this prospect all but impossible. Changes in government policy about petroleum, automobiles, and enhancements are also essential if Saudi Arabia is to save its environment from the severe consequences that have already begun to manifest. Specific measures are needed to assist reduce the haze generated by car pollutants, and rules should be developed to make it even more probable that individuals will cut the level of car use, in order to address the pollution crisis in Saudi Arabia. The United States is familiar with some of these repercussions, but in my nation, they are considerably more severe and heartbreaking.