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With tension rising due to the rapid increase of pollution within modern day China, the government desperately is trying to resolve this crisis before it is exacerbated even more. Not only has the health of Chinese civilians been compromised, but the growth of crops has been stunned, transportation limited, reduced production, international pollution, as well as possibly social disruption. Although many problems are being caused by this pollution, there are several solutions. Some of the solutions include the use of a pollution decreasing drone, greener alternatives, strictly supervising emissions, as well as controlling the pollution from it’s source. As most Americans know, pollution is a ghastly thing that will only get worse with time. For students at Mamaroneck High School, there are several rationales to why they should have concerns regarding Chinese pollution. In the end, hopefully America as a whole can learn from China’s devastating pollution, and prevent it from ever happening again.
Considering China has a population of approximately 1,363,710,000, the state was bound to encounter issues at some point. The roots of this devastating crisis not only includes over population, but is also a result of over production within factories, as well excessive

transportation. Due to the fact that pollution spreads at such a rapid rate, this has become a global crisis effecting practically every country. This crisis is especially calamitous considering China is a prime economic power. In Shijiazhuang, levels of microscopic particles known as PM2.5 have reached 575, while PM10, a measure of bigger particles, has reached 843. Health officials claim that 25 is the safe amount for PM2.5. An official with the World Health Organizat...

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...ood to know that the pollution from China reaches America presently. In other words, students health is being somewhat effected now. In addition, the students could partake in lessening pollution by using greener alternatives, such as biking to school. Becoming greener now can also get the students into a habit where they pollute to a smaller extent. In addition, the majority of American imports come from China, so with restricted production in China, the more expensive imports will become here in America. Therefore, if students participate in reducing Chinese pollution, they are helping Americas economy. Although the majority of Mamaroneck High School students are more than likely clueless to what is occurring in China, hopefully at one point or another they will learn of the devastating news, and do their best to prevent it from ever occurring again in the future.

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