Problem Solution Essay
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Yasmin Leal
Air Pollution
Introduction-
(Attention Getter) When people think about air pollution, they usually think about smog, acid rain, and other forms of outdoor air pollutants. But did you know that air pollution can exist inside homes and buildings? In the article “Air Pollution Fatalities Now Exceed Traffic Fatalities by 3 to 1”, Bernie Roberts (2002) says that 70,000 people die each year from the effects of air pollution. This outrageous number of people dying is because of human activities that release substances into the air that cause health problems. (Credibility & Relevancy) Nobody wants to die because of polluted air, and this wish is shared by most human beings. (Thesis & Preview) It is not just humans who are adversely affected by air pollution but also plants, living organisms, and the natural environment. Something must be done to decrease and potentially prevent air pollution from harming mankind and the other living organisms on Earth.
Body-
I. Problem: Air pollution is a significant cause of health problems and eventual death worldwide
A. Severity/Significance of Problem: The American Lung Association estimates that more than 64,000 Americans die each year due to inhalation of microscopic particles from factories, electric power plants, and car emissions.
1. Detailed Explanation: Many people are suffering from asthma due to inhaling these toxic particles, damaging their respiratory and immune systems.
a. Safety: Because people are always going outside, especially when the weather is nice, it is very important to keep our air clean and comfortable for people to breathe.
b. Ethos: No one enjoys breathing second-hand smoke, smog, or car exhaust, so we need to work together to diminish the pollutants we allow in the air.
II. Problem’s Direct/Indirect Effect: Air pollution negatively effects everyone directly and indirectly. A. Direct
Yasmin Leal
Air Pollution
Introduction-
(Attention Getter) When people think about air pollution, they usually think about smog, acid rain, and other forms of outdoor air pollutants. But did you know that air pollution can exist inside homes and buildings? In the article “Air Pollution Fatalities Now Exceed Traffic Fatalities by 3 to 1”, Bernie Roberts (2002) says that 70,000 people die each year from the effects of air pollution. This outrageous number of people dying is because of human activities that release substances into the air that cause health problems. (Credibility & Relevancy) Nobody wants to die because of polluted air, and this wish is shared by most human beings. (Thesis & Preview) It is not just humans who are adversely affected by air pollution but also plants, living organisms, and the natural environment. Something must be done to decrease and potentially prevent air pollution from harming mankind and the other living organisms on Earth.
Body-
I. Problem: Air pollution is a significant cause of health problems and eventual death worldwide
A. Severity/Significance of Problem: The American Lung Association estimates that more than 64,000 Americans die each year due to inhalation of microscopic particles from factories, electric power plants, and car emissions.
1. Detailed Explanation: Many people are suffering from asthma due to inhaling these toxic particles, damaging their respiratory and immune systems.
a. Safety: Because people are always going outside, especially when the weather is nice, it is very important to keep our air clean and comfortable for people to breathe.
b. Ethos: No one enjoys breathing second-hand smoke, smog, or car exhaust, so we need to work together to diminish the pollutants we allow in the air.
II. Problem’s Direct/Indirect Effect: Air pollution negatively effects everyone directly and indirectly. A. Direct
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