Tokyo Met takes consistent efforts to keep city pollution-free

Updated:7 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo (Japan), Nov 29 (ANI): Tokyo is one of the largest cities in the world. Half a century ago it faced serious air pollution. Rapid economic growth in the 1950s, the sky of Tokyo’s many urban areas was hazy because of industrial pollution. In some areas the sun was not even visible. But, currently Tokyo has clear blue sky. The situation in Tokyo has improved thanks to long-term efforts of Tokyo Metropolitan Government. Tokyo Metropolitan Government has established air pollution monitoring system and monitoring stations at various parts in Tokyo. They measure air pollutant level such as sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and PM 2.5. Data based on continuous measuring during 24 hours is used for verification and examination of various measures. One of the monitoring stations is installed on Tokyo Tower. It measures air pollution at 3 points at heights of 25m, 125m, and 225m. These measurements are disclosed as map information on the home page of Tokyo Metropolitan Government, and anyone can know the situation of air pollution. Representatives of 22 global cities including mayors of the cities gathered In Tokyo for realizing sustainable urban environment and discussed the improvement of air environment. In the future, Tokyo will take effective measures such as the promotion of PM 2.5 and oxidant measures along with various cities around the world. Tokyo continues to work and cooperate with world's cities for cleaning environment and contribute to creating clean atmosphere for better life.

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Tokyo Met takes consistent efforts to keep city pollution-free

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