I grew up in Hanoi thinking the haze in the air was normal. I rode my motorbike through traffic every day, breathing in exhaust without a second thought. Over time, my chest started to feel tight, and I would cough for no reason. One night, I woke up gasping for air. When the doctor told me I had asthma, it finally made sense. Now I check the air quality before leaving home and carry an inhaler with me, loving my city while learning to protect my breath within it.

One of the biggest cause of street pollution is the smoke from cars and trucks. Littering and the disposal of waste on roads is increasing this problem. Since the air quality is poor, we breathe in harmful substances that can worsen respiratory conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, and allergies expecially for children and aged people.

In Houston, an industrial hub, factories and refineries release many pollutants in to air and has led to frequent air quality violations. This pollution not only affects the health of residents but also contributes to climate change.

I have a hard time when I ride my bike to school. Sometimes there’s a lot of smoke in the air, and it makes my allergies really bad. My nose gets stuffy, and I start coughing. I wish the air was cleaner so I could ride my bike without feeling sick. It would be really nice if we could do something to make the air better so everyone can breathe easier!

Aditi, It was a pleasure to have you come on campus and give a presentation on the air quality in Houston. Know that I am very proud of you and will do all that I can to support your endeavors in the future. I look forward to seeing you soon. Until then, continue to be scholarly, great, and kind.

In my neighborhood I see piles of garbage and waste on the streets every day. This waste is having a direct impact on our air quality and our health. The plastic bags, food wrappers, and other trash are left on the streets get blown around by the wind affecting air quality. When people burn the waste to get rid of it release harmful chemicals into the air. Breathing in this smoke can cause serious health problems, especially for children, the elderly, and those with breathin

Living in Venice has always felt like living in a dream but the reality is something different. Beneath the postcard views, the canals...

In California we are have wildfires. They produce smoke and particles that travel long distances, impacting air quality in surrounding areas. Even if we live far away, this can make the air really bad for us to breathe. It's scary to think about how much it hurts the environment and our health.

I have spent the better part of my adult life among the vines. At forty, my days still begin with the same rhythm, brushing my hand along...

I was born and raised in Manchester, but during a trip to London, I noticed that the air felt a lot harder to breathe in. When I checked...

Houston's air quality poses significant health risks to its residents, particularly affecting lung health. The city ranks among the top...

Hi Aditi, Thank you so much for your outstanding presentation on air pollution and its effects on lung health at our school. Your detailed explanation not only taught us a great deal about how pollution impacts the lungs, but also provided us with practical steps we can take to prevent and minimize these effects. Thanks to you, we now have a better understanding of the importance of protecting our lungs and how we can make healthier choices moving forward. Sriya.

I am 12-year-old from New York. I’ve had allergies since I was little, but in the past couple of years, things have gotten worse. Every...

I’m born and raised in Cochin. I’ve always loved this city : the backwaters, the sea breeze, the greenery. But over the past decade,...

I’ve lived in Hyderabad my whole life. I’ve had asthma since childhood, but over the past few years, it feels like the city has become...

Your talk helped me learn a lot! I came to know a lot about pollution and how it affect me . Thank you Aditi

Aditi, after your presentation, I came to know what in air will affect my lung. I want to know more about how to prevent it

Hi Aditi! Thank you again for sharing your project with the Medical Club and for sending your materials so they can be shared with our students. Your presentation is impactful! Great job, and I look forward to seeing your continued success in sharing such valuable knowledge! Thank you! Ms. Morgan

Living in a not so remote hamlet in India, where the so called air quality indices are supposedly great, I have seen people being subject...

Growing up in the bustling city of Trivandrum, where the air buzzed with the relentless rhythm of life, I constantly found myself at odds...