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A BREATH OF FRESH AIR
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Air pollution is just one example
of the way that the accelerating
wave of urbanisation is causing
complex challenges that
require an urgent response.
It’s a growing problem across the
developing world and in burgeoning cities
in developed nations. The World Health
Organization (WHO) warns pollution is
causing millions of premature deaths,
urging action including more green
spaces in cities.
According to WHO findings, 90% of
all city dwellers breathe in polluted air
every day, with 7 million deaths a year
attributed to it.
But, with fewer and fewer large open
areas in established and growing cities
perhaps a more technological approach
is needed.
THE CHALLENGE
Therefore, the challenge this month
is to design a way to reduce harmful
pollutants in busy urban areas without
knocking down or making major
changes to the existing buildings and
infrastructure.
Perhaps your solution will be hightech,
perhaps natural, maybe even a
bit of both? !
The idea we have in mind will be revealed in the August issue of Eureka! Until then see what you can come up with. Submit your ideas by leaving
a comment on the Coffee Time Challenge section of the Eureka! website or by emailing the editor: paul.fanning@markallengroup.com
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