Air pollution is major, especially in Salt Lake City. This is because we have mountains, and they surround us making the air trapped like in a “dome”. This month of December, it has been more visible. For a few days this month, there has been fog and pollution mixed. It was so bad, especially during the night that it made driving difficult.

Some people even wore masks when going out during those days. 

Salt Lake City Utah is in the top 20 in worst air quality in the USA. According to Google, one of the reasons Salt Lake City is so polluted during the winter is due to the temperature inversions which trap cold air underneath a layer of warm air. The pollution is so bad that when stars are visible it’s shocking to see them. 

Ms. Peterson says “The pollution is horrible, but what can we do since many people are moving into the valley? It sucks, especially having respiratory issues like asthma. We live in a bowl so it’s all trapped.” People who have respiratory problems struggle more with pollution problems. Some people have to wear masks or even just choose to stay inside when the pollution is bad. 

Mr.V says “Pollution is not great, it’s really not healthy and hard on people, especially with lung issues.”. Not only does it affect people with asthma but also people with overall lung issues. Some people may have weak lungs or other diseases. Living in Salt Lake City, one of the worst places with air pollution and lung problems must be a struggle. The air pollution gets especially worse during winter time.  The reason pollution gets worse during winter is because cold air is denser and moves slower than warm air. 

Mr.Adams says, “ It’s NASTY in the winter. Since we live in Utah it sinks all the pollution sinks. It will be really bad in the winter. I love the idea of what to do to reduce pollution like electric cars and even carpooling. Some people say they’re not as good as normal cars but to me, they’re better.”. There are many ways to try to reduce pollution such as carpooling, electrical cars, or even trying not to idle. Not too long ago at school,l we had a Professor come and talk to us about idling to stop idling, and what to do to prevent it. There was even an art competition on idling. All of the times we have left our cars running, it just ends up going towards pollution.