A study by Stanford researchers has revealed some horrific health hazards that result from living close to areas that are central to oil and gas wells. Within 2.5 miles of such areas, levels of air pollutants have increased.
Exposure to such densely polluted air has had a negative impact on the health of the people living there. Harmful health conditions are troubling, including asthma attacks, cardiac irregularities and premature birth.
The Environmental Protection Agency said ozone, a potent oxidant known to cause wheezing, shortness of breath and lung disease, was found within 2.5 miles of oil and gas handling areas, allowing children to develop their lungs. was put at greater risk.
Statistical data published in ‘Science of the Total Environment’ will enable scientists to determine the relationship between air pollutants and health risks; and the extent to which it can potentially harm the body; And think of ways to fight the worsening situation accordingly.
In California, there have been cases of people falling ill for a long time as a result of prolonged (decades) exposure to areas (oil fields) with high air pollutants.
These studies will play an important role in formulating public health policies that are necessary to reduce residents’ exposure to air pollution from gas factories. This will strengthen policymaking around residential setbacks from drilling sites.
Recently, reports emerged of LA County phasing out oil and gas drilling. Due to adverse climate change, environmental impacts and similarities, many other cities are considering drilling regulations to reduce the health impact.
These chambers contribute toxic particulate matter (PM2.5), carbon monoxide, nitrous oxide, ozone and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to the air.
It calls for environmental justice if we need to protect future generations who are vulnerable to taking serious health risks due to poor local air quality.
It has been found that when a new well is dug or reaches 100 barrels per day output, lethal particulate pollution (PM2.5) rises to two micrograms per cubic meter about a mile away from the site.
‘Science Advances’ published a news article stating that prolonged exposure to an additional microgram per cubic meter of PM2.5 increases the risk of death from COVID-19 by 11%.
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