Heute war die Luftqualität in Eriwan gefährlich. Dies ist weder ungewöhnlich noch gesund.

Good way to affect this is if people with a big following talk about it on social media. Public humiliation in front of non-Armenians. While Armenians are ok if other Armenians see that they shit where they eat, they care about what outsiders think very much. Use shaming as a tool. Same with the trash problem. Just talk about how filthy of a country it is (it’s not even an exaggeration, there are trash piles literally everywhere).

If you want to make a change, start handing out flyers:

– What does it mean?

– Compare it to other cities

– How will it affect your life, etc

– How to solve it

Yerevan’s the highest of course, but I’m curious what the sources are of the pollution, because in the second screenshot you can see this is all over the region, including very high levels all across Artsakh. In every corner of it, where there are literally no humans living at all. Where is it all coming from? It’s not cars. It’s not construction dust. It’s not trash being burned. I’m at a loss as to what could be causing it everywhere, not in certain spots. Anyone know?

I’ve had a headache the last few days. Which is unusual for me.

They should probably do something about it…

It was too hot to sleep last night so I turned off the heat and opened a window. Went to bed and realized that the air that was coming in just smelt like burning chemicals, and had to close the window. In the morning there was thick smog.

Unfortunately this is what happens when no effective environmental regulations exist. It’s all the result of Armenians stupidity and greed, and the punishment as usual is collective.

It will take decades of work to clean up the air, because there are so many different factors contributing to the air pollution, most of which are economic.

I suspect in the near future this will have a dramatic impact on the educated segment of the demographic. People who have the brains to understand that doo doo smelling air causes cancer, will just leave.

PM2.5 refers to fine particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less. It can penetrate deep into the lungs and enter the bloodstream, causing various health issues. Risks include:

# Short-term Effects:

* **Respiratory irritation**: Coughing, sneezing, shortness of breath.
* **Asthma exacerbation**: Triggering or worsening asthma symptoms.
* **Acute bronchitis**: Temporary inflammation of the airways.

# Long-term Effects:

* **Cardiovascular problems**: Increased risk of heart attacks, strokes, and hypertension.
* **Chronic respiratory diseases**: Worsening conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
* **Lung cancer**: Long-term exposure increases the risk.
* **Premature death**: Especially in individuals with pre-existing health conditions.

# At-risk Groups:

* Children, the elderly, pregnant women, and those with pre-existing heart or lung diseases are particularly vulnerable.

Reducing exposure by using air purifiers, wearing masks, and limiting outdoor activities during high pollution can mitigate these risks.