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Air Pollution Quotes

Quotes tagged as "air-pollution" Showing 1-12 of 12
Elly Blue
“The best scenario of all when it comes to air pollution has nothing to do with tailpipe filters or hybrid, electric, or zero emissions car technology. The way to reduce pollution is to reduce driving, plain and simple.”
Elly Blue, Bikenomics: How Bicycling Can Save The Economy

Abhijit Naskar
“Roses are red, violets are blue, bad hair days are okay, but bad air days will screw you.”
Abhijit Naskar

P.S. Jagadeesh Kumar
“For your temporary comfort, don't permanently kill the innocent life of all living beings on the earth, the plastic”
Sir P.S. Jagadeesh Kumar

P.S. Jagadeesh Kumar
“Plastic disposal not only pollutes the land but the water and the air, the three primary elements for any living being on the earth”
Sir P.S. Jagadeesh Kumar

Elly Blue
“The worst effects of breathing polluted air are experienced where it is densest: in traffic. Spending time on and near highways, freeways, and other busy roads is terrible for your health. How near is a question that is still being studied, but researchers believe that the effects are worst within either a fifth or a third of a mile. People in cars or buses are exposed to considerably more air pollution, perhaps because of, rather than despite, being in a closed space. People walking and bicycling on or next to roads breathe more air, but inhale somewhat less pollution; and cyclists have been found to have even less risk if they are on paths that are separated from the road.”
Elly Blue, Bikenomics: How Bicycling Can Save The Economy

Elly Blue
“When it comes to bicycling, short trips, close to home, are the lowest-hanging fruit. A quarter of all our daily travel is done within a mile of our homes. We do most of these short hops by car; less car-centric standards for neighborhood roads could easily make bicycling or walking a more attractive option. This need becomes especially clear when you know that these short local trips result in 60% of the pollution caused by our cars.”
Elly Blue, Bikenomics: How Bicycling Can Save The Economy

Mokokoma Mokhonoana
“Polluting the air is even more foolish when it is done through a fire that is fuelled by the trunk or branches of a tree.”
Mokokoma Mokhonoana

“Trespassing laws bother me. The idea that I can't trespass on private land but private landowners can trespass into my space, by dirtying my air and contaminating my water, has always left me doubting the validity of such restrictions.”
Sara Dykman, Bicycling with Butterflies: My 10,201-Mile Journey Following the Monarch Migration

“In the depths of decaying garbage dumps is the sorrow of discarded waste, forgotten by society, choking the life out of our vibrant ecosystems, a negligence upon our environment. The grim realities of our polluted world somehow shows the strength of nature’s resilience, blooming amidst the chaos and reminding us of the potential for renewal if we choose to act right. Our actions, no matter how small, have the power to impact the environment and those around us. We are all accountable as caretakers of this planet we live in. It is our responsibility to preserve earth’s natural beauty and the delicate balance of life that keeps us all alive.”
Chinonye J. Chidolue

“Chemical pollutants not only disrupt ecosystems but also pose direct threats to the health and reproductive capabilities of freshwater species, pushing them closer to the brink of extinction.”
Shivanshu K. Srivastava

“Stringent pollution control measures are imperative to mitigate the impact of industrial and agricultural pollutants on freshwater habitats. This requires the implementation and enforcement of environmental regulations, investment in wastewater treatment infrastructure, and the promotion of eco-friendly agricultural practices. In parallel, efforts to restore degraded ecosystems can aid in revitalizing habitats and providing a lifeline for endangered fish species.”
Shivanshu K. Srivastava