One does not Simply, being Commuters in Jakarta - Internship based Report!

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Hello everyone! Today we will discuss about "How bad Air Pollution in Jakarta" and how's struggle the commuters working with it. This based on my Report on Tunza Eco-Generation!

You may check it here: http://tunza.eco-generation.org/ambassadorReportView.jsp?viewID=37805&searchType=title&searchName=Jakarta&pageNumber=1

Basically, it came from my experiences, doing Internship on Ministry of Environment and Forestry Republic of Indonesia in Jakarta. So, as you know, I live on Bandung, having more fresh-air, mountain atmosphere-alike, still enjoy my "Walking" trip on Bandung, etc. When I came to Jakarta ....... Well, I must said, it's quite stressing, because the mean temperature itself around 31-34oC, stuck on Traffic Jam, and the Air-pollution was depressing also. It's gonna complete the suffering of commuters.

Here's several photos about the condition on Jakarta
Being commuters in Jakarta is very challenging event through your Life, but it's the beautiful thing, you can be more grateful to live in your hometown, and you will realize how strong you are, when you can live in here.

The Air-pollution itself, keep increasing and being worst every time. It's all because the growth of Vehicles volume on Jakarta every year. It contributes for 70-80% of Air-pollution in Jakarta. Imagine, there are 16 millions vehicles on the streets, creating Traffic Jam which makes the effect getting worst and worst. These pollution can give Health-problem due to the exposure of the Major Air pollution such as SO2, NOx, CO, O3, Pb, and PM10.

“The risks from air pollution are now far greater than previously thought or understood, particularly for heart disease and strokes,” Maria Neira, director of WHO’s public health department, said in the statement. “Few risks have a greater impact on global health today than air pollution; the evidence signals the need for concerted action to clean up the air we all breathe.” (beritasatu.com)

Solution

1. Shifting transportation from private to public transportation
Just like my previous report, you can check why: http://bit.ly/21AKgjS No traffic jam, reducing your carbon footprint, and of course, FRESH AIR!

2. Improving Air-pollution monitoring
It's really important for the societies to know the air-quality level in risky time. At least they can prepare their own mask so that they can reduce the risks of getting more exposure from these Major pollution

3. More Car Free Day (?)
Beside clearing the air, CFD can be a place to socialize and increasing the Happiness Index for your societies. You can meet thousands of people having their own interests, hobbies, communities, and etc. It can be a place to develop your networking instead of doing your routine.


Ah, here comes the last statement, guys. One does not Simply, being Commuters in Jakarta, having lots of challenging, the Air-pollution, dense populated, very hot temperature a.k.a Urban Heat Island, traffic jams, lots of things happen in Jakarta! But, I believe, if you find a problem, there must be ways to address this kind of issues. Talking about Air-pollution isn't only environmentalist or scientist responsible, it's ours!

Thank you for your attention, guys :)) Please share your thought below!
Good Day!