https://www.newscientist.com/article/2082139-if-we-want-to-breathe-clean-air-we-need-to-fight-for-it/

Summary:

What is the subject of the article?

The article talks about the issue of pollution in cities and how many people who work and live in the city could suffer from the fumes. The main subject is on health and how air pollution in London "exceeds the set limit", which can be very harmful.

Who is the intended audience and how do you know this?

I think those who live in the city would find this article every interesting as they may be able to relate in some way. It may also cause some city dwellers to move away in fright of having poor health due to the exceeding air pollution, and it may open people's eyes to the dangers of living in the city, or just the dangers of pollution in general. Businessmen may also read this article as the author of the article works in the heart of the city, they may find his findings intriguing.

What is the purpose of the article?

The article brings awareness to those living in and out of the city about air pollution and explains to people the dangers it can cause. The possible solutions to air pollution includes reducing the amount of carbon emissions by encouraging people to cycle rather than to get around by car, this was to get more cars off of the road and to reduce the traffic. The main purpose of this article, I think, is to highlight the many ways in which human activities are destroying both the planet and our health, and also to show the short and long term solutions that should be put in place to help protect the environment we live in.

Why do you like it?

I like this article because it spreads awareness about the risks air pollution has and how the world should be moving forward into using more renewable energy sources to help protect the environment. I am very passionate about protecting the environment and helping the planet and I like how this article proposes a solution that could help make a positive impact.


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