An Important Environmental Issue

An important environmental issue for me is air pollution. The world is covered with roads, streets, and highways, all leading to an increase in the use of cars, buses, taxis, and motorcycles. All of these transportation systems spew countless amounts of fossil fuel exhaust into the precious air. Many people take breathing for granted, but have you ever had a time when it was difficult for you to breathe? Perhaps when you were sick with a cold, exhausted, or in extremely hot weather? Just imagine having that feeling ever day, all day. It is very stressful and scary to be in a situation where you cannot breathe well. Some cities are so smog-filled, that one finds it hard to do just that - breathe normally. Bangkok, Manila, New York, Los Angeles, and Beijing are examples of cities with a lot of air pollution. I'm not sure how residents of these cities can manage to live comfortably and peacefully in such situations. I think people find it difficult to tolerate; however, there is only so much a humble resident can do. They must continue to live...and breathe...from sunup to sundown,and all the while find happiness in whatever way they can.