During
the 34th Beijing International Marathon taken place this Sunday (19/10)
participants had to face hazardous smog along with the sheer challenge of a 42k
run. Many runners even ran the race with mask or opted to not run at all
fearing for their health. What causes for the smog to be dangerous is its
constituents, PM2.5, and today the air in Beijing had an alarming 400
micrograms per cubic meter. To compare 25 micrograms per cubic meter is the maximum
level recommended by the World Health Organization per day. The culprit
for the dangerous air is the extensive burning of fossil fuels by the budding
economical capital. British runner Chas Pope, 39, even remarked after dropping
out at the 10k mark upon looking at his mask: "It felt pretty ridiculous
given we're meant to be running for health and fitness."
Paul Gittings, in his article uses a structure of situation,
problem, example, and ending with explanation. Using a direct mater-of-fact
tone, Gittings provides good evidences and examples that carry the article
forward. His of comparison of 400 micrograms to 25 micrograms, really hits the
nail on the head to why something as common as pollution has become a hazard.
After all when the levels of PM2.5 are 16 times what they should be it is no
surprise that Chas Pope dropped out fearing for his own health. Grittings then
brings the article to a close by correlating China`s growing economy to the
marathon smog incident. The conditions being brought upon by the burning of
fossil fuels, which taking place at an unsafe rate. Even after the Olympics
committee issued a restrain on factory emissions in 2008.
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