Saturday, May 5, 2018

Residents living near Nilai industrial estate face air pollution challenges




Residents living near industrial areas are facing industrial pollution problems as industry produces pollutants such as organic substances, toxic chemicals, noise and odor. They usually file the complaints about health including a wide range of symptoms, diseases especially poor quality of life.


Undeniably, the convenience of the residents of Nilai living near industrial areas are being close to commercial hubs and Nilai industrial estate, however, the foremost emerging problem arises, they  are facing with the problems related to environmental pollution. 

They are suffering from some of the air pollution which is mainly caused by gas emission and the exceeding permitted levels of numerous toxic substances from the factories nearby. 


The causes of Nilai’s environmental hazards caused by the multi exposure to chemicals combined with exposure to odors can be attributed to the output from manufacturing; it’s industrial air pollution


The effect of the daily deteriorating quality of air which contributes to poorer health is becoming evident daily, some gradual, some sudden. This is threatening resident’s livelihood.

Undeniably, economic development is certainly leading to increase the level of air pollution; the people and the surrounding environment are seriously affected by the poor air quality. In no doubt that air pollution is the price pay for development. 

Economists use opportunity cost to weigh decisions, in order to make the best decision and get the biggest benefits. If the air pollution continues to rise at an alarming rate, it will wreak havoc on human health and it’s a terrible cost to society.


The question remains: Should drastic action be taken against the defaulting companies along with the improvement of the weak emission control measures which have resulted in an increase in air pollution?


 

Pollutants gas released into the atmosphere, photos taken from Tasik Ujana

Pollutants gas released into the atmosphere, photos taken from Tasik Ujana

 Pollutants gas released into the atmosphere, photos taken from Tasik Ujana


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