The haze we see in our city skyline is caused by tiny particulates suspended in the atmosphere.

At high concentrations, these

particulates scatter and absorb sunlight resulting in diminished

horizontal visibility thereby giving the atmosphere a characteristic opalescent appearance. Haze is not confined to urban environments; it may also be observed in rural areas.

TALK BY ELIZABETH WONG - HAZE

MAIN IDEAS FROM THE TALK

Banting, Selangor, and Port Klang - trans boundary haze Social networks contribution towards haze API-200 above(very unhealthy) Public is not concern Immediate action

SOCIAL NETWORKS CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS HAZE

FACEBOOK-Natural Resources and Environment Hourly updated the current situation Different websites not necessarily update information about haze

API( Air Pollutant Index) READINGS

Best time to measure-7am, mid-day-5pm Readings are based on CO2,SO2

People are still not alert

ADVISES AND PREVENTION

Masks

Drink enough water

ADVISES AND PREVENTION

Seek doctor immediately if sick

ACTIONS
o Requested Educational Minister to close the school without waiting for the situation to become worst o School kids-dangerous(API 200 above)

 Burning of Fossil Fuels: Sulfur dioxide emitted from the combustion of fossil fuels (coal, petroleum and other factory combustibles)

We rely on them to fulfill our daily basic needs by transportation. the overuse is killing our environment as dangerous gases are polluting the environment.

EFFECTS

 Respiratory and heart conditions along with Cancer, and other threats to the body. Children in areas exposed to haze are said to commonly suffer from pneumonia and asthma.

Global warming
Melting of ice from colder regions and icebergs, displacement and loss of habitat increase in sea levels

Use public mode of transportation

Improve the pollutionmonitoring network.

Numerous sensors regularly collect data about air quality that can be sent to an EPA database to determine if the air in a community meets national standards. The EPA should work with scientists and state officials to lower monitoring costs and expand the ability to track pollutants.