How would our pattern of life be different in the absence of the Clean Air Act and its amendments? Write a short essay describing the possibilities

Question

What will be an ideal response?

Answer 1

Without the Clean Air Act and its amendments, the air we breathe would be very deadly. The death rate for children and older adults would be higher than it is currently. There would be more people who are unable to participate in society because of disabilities caused by poor air quality. The number of days of school missed by children would be higher due to increased incidence of asthma and other lung-related diseases. School absenteeism decreases the level of education among affected children. The cost of health care would be much higher.
Some industries that require clean air would have to spend money to filter the air prior to use. The rate of decay of materials would be faster, and the cost of building, bridge, and highway maintenance would be higher. Food would cost more because more crops would be damaged or destroyed due to poor air quality. More forests would be damaged and the cost of forest products would be higher. The number of lakes that would be dead would be higher, and those people who depend upon forests and lakes for their livelihoods would be unemployed. Employers would have to deal with a higher illness rate among workers.