Editorial
Check vehicles emitting harmful gases
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Dear Editor,
I wish to bring to the attention of the appropriate authorities the issue of an increasing environmental pollution in Accra.
As a concerned citizen, I have noticed an increase in pollution levels which is very detrimental to our health and wellbeing.
The major cause of pollution in Accra is a result of the emissions from vehicles on the streets, especially the commercial ones.
It has no doubt affected the quality of air we breathe. It is so contaminated due to the emission of those harmful gases.
The health challenges associated with this is well known to our health authorities, leading to the rise in respiratory diseases and other related health problems.
Additionally, the noise coming from some of these vehicles is too much. This particularly affects residents who live close to the roadsides.
It even makes sleeping quite difficult sometimes.
I would like to urge the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) and the Accra Metropolitan Authority (AMA) and other related agencies to play their roles well to reduce the number of rickety vehicles on the roads.
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) must also make it a responsibility to register only cars that are in good conditions in order to curb those situations.
Deborah Asante,
Dansoman.
Dear Editor,
I am alarmed by the increasing rate of plastic waste in our communities.
Bottles, sachet water wrappers and food containers have become a common sight on our streets, markets and in our drainage system. This is gradually turning into an environmental and public health risk.
Improper disposal of plastic waste blocks the drains, causing flooding during rainy season and creating breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
It also pollutes the rivers, lakes and sea, threatening aquatic life and affecting the livelihood of many people especially fishermen.
Although government agencies, environmental organisations and community groups have organised a clean-up exercises, the menace remains a major headache for bodies responsible in tackling the sanitation problems.
There is, therefore, an urgent need for strict enforcement of the sanitation laws, increased investment in recycling facilities and sustained public education on waste management.
Every citizen has a role to play by disposing off waste responsibly, reducing the use of single use plastics and participating in community clean-up exercise.
Protecting the environment is not just a responsibility for the government. It is one for every citizen and our collective actions today will determine the quality life for the future or the next generation.
As a concerned citizen, I hope this issue receive the immediate attention it deserves before plastic waste pollution causes even greater damage to our communities.
Desmond Aidoo,
Sowutuom
Dear Editor,
I am alarmed by the increasing rate of plastic waste in our communities.
Bottles, sachet water wrappers and food containers have become a common sight on our streets, markets and in our drainage system. This is gradually turning into an environmental and public health risk.
Improper disposal of plastic waste blocks the drains, causing flooding during rainy season and creating breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
It also pollutes the rivers, lakes and sea, threatening aquatic life and affecting the livelihood of many people especially fishermen.
Although government agencies, environmental organisations and community groups have organised a clean-up exercises, the menace remains a major headache for bodies responsible in tackling the sanitation problems.
There is, therefore, an urgent need for strict enforcement of the sanitation laws, increased investment in recycling facilities and sustained public education on waste management.
Every citizen has a role to play by disposing off waste responsibly, reducing the use of single use plastics and participating in community clean-up exercise.
Protecting the environment is not just a responsibility for the government. It is one for every citizen and our collective actions today will determine the quality life for the future or the next generation.
As a concerned citizen, I hope this issue receive the immediate attention it deserves before plastic waste pollution causes even greater damage to our communities.
Desmond Aidoo,
Sowutuom
