Air Pollution

Air and It's Secrets

In the heart of Greenville, Lucy and Ben ventured out on their usual explorations. But on this particular day, Lucy turned her head, "Ben, doesn't the sky look a bit hazier?"

Ben paused, taking a moment to feel the air around him. "You might be onto something, Lucy. The air does seem different." Intrigued and always up for an adventure, they decided to understand more about their town's air. Starting their quest, Lucy said aloud, "Ben, we hear about water all the time, but what about air? What's it made of?"

Kids, do you know what air is made of?

Ben recalling a lesson from school, responded, "Air is a mix of gases, like oxygen that we need to breathe and live, along with carbon dioxide and nitrogen. But, like everything else, it can get dirty. And it's called air pollution.

Kids, can you define Air pollution?

"Air pollution is like when the air we breathe becomes dirty or not very clean. This happens when things like smoke, tiny dust particles, or bad smells mix in the air around us.

Things that are mixed with air and make it bad or polluted are called pollutants." said Ben. Lucy wondered, "Where do these pollutants come from?"

As they wandered, Lucy spotted cars zooming by. "Look at all those cars, Ben. They're letting out so much smoke!" Ben nodded, "Yes, and it's not just the cars. Sometimes, even when we burn candles or use certain sprays, they can release things that aren't good for the air."

Walking further, Ben pointed to the streets. "You know, on busy days, it feels harder to breathe. It's like the air is too thick." Lucy agreed, "I've felt that too, especially during rush hour."

As they passed a local cafe, Lucy remarked, "Look at all those people drinking from plastic cups. I've read that making plastic can be bad for the air." Ben added, "And sometimes, factories that make things out of plastic or other materials release fumes into the air."

Lucy sighed, It feels like everywhere we look, there's something affecting the air." Spotting a group of children playing, Ben noticed, "See how they're all running around? That's good for them, but I hope they pick up their trash afterwards." Lucy nodded, "Yes, littering can make places look messy, and when things decay, they can release gases that aren't good for the air."

Kids, can you tell one way of decreasing air pollution?

Their journey took them past the town's green area. Lucy, pointing at the trees, said, "Trees are good, right? They help make the air cleaner?" Ben smiled, "Exactly! Trees take in the bad stuff and give out fresh air for us. And did you notice those solar panels on Mr. Tim's house? They use sunlight to give us electricity without making the air dirty."

Lucy beamed, "That's so cool! Maybe more people should use them. And also people should walk more often than using a vehicle for going to nearby distances and they should prefer public transport so that the number of cars on the road can be reduced. They also discussed about using electric cars and having solar panels at your home to save energy and produce less pollution.

As the sun began to go down, Lucy and Ben found themselves at Greenville's community centre. There was a gathering discussing town improvements like more parks, cleaner energy sources, and initiatives to reduce air pollution. Feeling inspired, Lucy said, "We should tell everyone about our day! If everyone does a little bit, think of the big change we can make!"

Ben said. "Yes, We will share thoughts with everyone." As the days turned into weeks, their story spread and made a positive impact on the air quality of their town.