Air pollution threatens Scottish wildlife, report finds – CBBC Newsround. (2020, December 14). ? Retrieved from https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/55276619
More than one third of sensitive areas to nitrogen in Scotland have intolerable nitrogen levels, which is a negative thing because the habits will not be able to grow any plants. The nitrogen, which is another form of air pollution, is caused by road transport, industry, farming, and power stations. The nitrogen is greatly harmful to habitats and Scotland is not responding with urgency. The nitrogen rich soils are not able to grow plants or anything in them because it threatens Scotland’s endangered plants.
In my opinion, I hope that Scotland recognizes the issues with the amount of nitrogen at hand. It is sad to know that many endangered plants are in even more danger because the farming, road transport, power stations, and industry are increasing the nitrogen levels. I hope that the nitrogen levels are able to be decreased, but if they are not, I would not be surprised. There are many negative effects of air pollution, including harmful effects on plants and soil. All in all, the air pollution causing the increase of nitrogen is harming the plants and other areas of Scotland greatly.
I totally agree with your stance here, it is remarkably sad to see countries act so oblivious towards the health of their climate. It is interesting to see the article focus on nitrogen as the main source of pollution, because usually all conversation about pollution is centered around carbon dioxide. My question for you is why do you think that Scotland is so ignorant to the effects nitrogen is having on their climate and soil/plaints? What is stopping them from taking action?
I am surprised to hear this because I would have thought that Scotland was progressive in terms of energy. It seems like lots of northern European countries are trying to shift to lower their emissions, and seeing that Scotland is not is disappointing. What do you think Scotland could do to lower their emissions? It seems like wind or hydroelectricity could work there, but what are your thoughts?
How long has scotland been neglecting these high levels of nitrogen? It would seem hasty to ignore such an important problem concerning climate change.