Air Pollution In Atlanta, Georgia
Air Pollution in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta is the capital city of the state of Georgia. It has an average population of over 450,000 residents making it one of the most populated cities in the United States. In fact, the greater Atlanta metropolitan area is the 9th largest metropolitan area in the United States with a population of about 5,300,000. Atlanta city has magnificent sceneries, diverse cultures, and a thriving economy (Noonan 23). The city's annual revenue output is about $250 billion, and it is expected to increase as the economy expands and diversifies. In relation to revenue collection, Atlanta is ranked 6th in the U.S. and 15th in the world.
Unfortunately, its thriving economy, people, and environment are under the threat of …show more content…
The researcher used the Galileo library database to search for peer-reviewed articles and books that have covered different aspects of air pollution in Atlanta (Frank and Engelke 200). The articles and books were selected based on their relevance to the topic as well as the most recent publications. The data collected was analyzed to identify patterns and trends related to the impacts of air pollution in the city. The information gathered helped to reveal the effects of air pollution in Atlanta on the people, economy, and the …show more content…
The economy is also significantly affected because the investors are uncertain about the future of the city. The majority of the private businesses operating in Atlanta have put their expansion plans on hold until the current threat of air pollution is effectively eliminated (Dolšak and Sampson 321). Furthermore, the number of smog days, commonly referred to as Code Orange Days, has increased drastically in the last five years. For example, the city of Atlanta experienced 34 smog days, edging closer to Los Angeles, which is ranked first in the United States with 40 days of smog. In relation to health care, an increase in the number of smog days in a year poses major health threats to individuals with respiratory and cardiac illnesses and conditions. For example, asthmatic children cannot engage in outdoor games and activities during Code Orange Days. Taylor (2012) asserts that the high levels of ambient air pollution directly affect the birth weight of infants born to mothers living in the Atlanta metro area. Apparently, 60% of all the children born between 2010 and 2013 showed a significant decrease in their average birth
Atlanta is the capital city of the state of Georgia. It has an average population of over 450,000 residents making it one of the most populated cities in the United States. In fact, the greater Atlanta metropolitan area is the 9th largest metropolitan area in the United States with a population of about 5,300,000. Atlanta city has magnificent sceneries, diverse cultures, and a thriving economy (Noonan 23). The city's annual revenue output is about $250 billion, and it is expected to increase as the economy expands and diversifies. In relation to revenue collection, Atlanta is ranked 6th in the U.S. and 15th in the world.
Unfortunately, its thriving economy, people, and environment are under the threat of …show more content…
The researcher used the Galileo library database to search for peer-reviewed articles and books that have covered different aspects of air pollution in Atlanta (Frank and Engelke 200). The articles and books were selected based on their relevance to the topic as well as the most recent publications. The data collected was analyzed to identify patterns and trends related to the impacts of air pollution in the city. The information gathered helped to reveal the effects of air pollution in Atlanta on the people, economy, and the …show more content…
The economy is also significantly affected because the investors are uncertain about the future of the city. The majority of the private businesses operating in Atlanta have put their expansion plans on hold until the current threat of air pollution is effectively eliminated (Dolšak and Sampson 321). Furthermore, the number of smog days, commonly referred to as Code Orange Days, has increased drastically in the last five years. For example, the city of Atlanta experienced 34 smog days, edging closer to Los Angeles, which is ranked first in the United States with 40 days of smog. In relation to health care, an increase in the number of smog days in a year poses major health threats to individuals with respiratory and cardiac illnesses and conditions. For example, asthmatic children cannot engage in outdoor games and activities during Code Orange Days. Taylor (2012) asserts that the high levels of ambient air pollution directly affect the birth weight of infants born to mothers living in the Atlanta metro area. Apparently, 60% of all the children born between 2010 and 2013 showed a significant decrease in their average birth