1352 Vine Square
McDonough, GA 30253
October 15, 2015
Governor Nathan Deal
Office of the Governor
206 Washington Street
111 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Governor Deal:
My family and I have lived in Georgia for many years, and we love to travel around the state. Our favorite place to venture to is Atlanta; however the amount of air pollution around the city is deathly. While Atlanta’s air quality is improving, it is still listed as one of the worst metro areas for air pollution in the United States. In Forbes, the city was recognized as one of America’s most toxic cities because of the combination of air pollution and atmospheric chemicals. Recently, on August 14th, Atlanta received its fourth “Code Orange” for the 2015 Smog Season. The CDC has even recognized the horrible quality of Atlanta’s air. The large amounts of air pollution are mainly caused by vehicle emissions more than anything else, since Atlanta has been popularized by its large amount of constant traffic. I know Atlanta has tried to solve these traffic issues by building more roads; however this has just increased the amount of vehicles on the roads.
…show more content…
These particles are mainly from vehicle exhaust, industrial processes, etc. Some of these particles, the ones that are less than 2.5 microns, can pose serious health risks. These particles can get lodged in the lungs and cause problems. The smallest particles can even pass through the lungs and enter the bloodstream. These particles have been linked to numerous medical problems, including: irregular heartbeat, aggravated asthma, decreased lung function, heart attacks, and even premature death in people with lung or heart