Air pollution is one of the most important problems nowadays. This
problem is especially urgent in large cities such as Moscow. More than 2,5 million tons of
polluted substances are emitted in the atmosphere of Moscow annually. A lot of dangerous
gases enter the atmosphere from tall chimneys of factories and power stations. But the
leading cause of smog in towns and air pollution is car fumes. It threatens the health of
one in five people. The car numbers is increasing. About 80 per cent of air pollution in
Moscow is caused by transport. Besides road traffic is the fastest growing cause of carbon
dioxide - the main 'greenhouse' gas. Today the air is so polluted in some places
that it is not always safe to breathe. Polluted air is also harmful for trees and other
plants. The easiest and most effective way to clean up the air is to plant more trees
because they absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen.
My friend and I took pictures of one of the most polluted parts of
Moscow - Kapotnya.
