Air pollution is something that affects us all. Whether we take the car more or not, whether we work in the industry or not, it is something that damages our health. A report issued on air quality by Ecologists in Action each year estimates that Almost 44 million people (equivalent to 94% of the population) have been exposed in 2016 to pollution levels that exceed those recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).
This study reflects that last year there were more than 24.000 deaths in Spain derived from conditions derived from air pollution. Air pollution is really a problem, why is it not seen as such an imminent danger?
Polluted air in almost the entire territory
The report analyzes the data collected in 700 official measurement stations installed throughout Spain, which reveal that 44 million people breathed air in bad conditions, and maintains that this implies violating the limits of European regulations. We are talking about 90% of the Spanish territory and that it is being affected by air pollution. Either due to industrial activities, or industry or transportation, greenhouse gas emissions that are harmful to humans are only increasing every year.
The exposed plant surface at harmful pollution levels it reached 255.000 square kilometers, According to the report, which highlights that half of the Spanish territory endured atmospheric degradation that violates legal standards to protect agricultural crops and natural ecosystems.
The report indicates that the main source of pollution is the one that causes excess traffic. This leads to an increase in particulate matter, nitrogen oxides and carbon dioxide. Pollution is a problem that affects more and more people and more restrictive limits should be established on emissions.