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Primary Sources: [|Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's speech in Copenhagen] The President of Iran Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, gave a speech in Copenhagen stating that this year, he would try to reduce pollution. Ahmadinejad is working towards decreasing the number of illnesses and diseases related to the air pollution in Iran. This speech reflects the ideas that Mahmoud Ahmadinejad envisions to make the air pollution in Iran less of a problem. I chose this document because I think that it is important to first be aware of what the president is willing to do and change for the country and in this case, Ahmadinejad is willing to take steps to reduce pollution. In Iran's capital Tehran, air pollution is caused by vehicle exhaust, tall buildings interrupting the air flow, and industries exposing pollutants into the air. The mountains that enclose the city of Tehran keep the unwanted polluted air lingering in the city. This video reflects the causes of Tehran being so polluted and how the city has over the years progressively gotten much worse. I chose this video because it a very good job of wrapping the concept together on the effects and causes of air pollutants in Iran.

Artifacts: [|Iran Air Pollution Causes Holiday To Be Declared In Tehran For Second Time In A Month] In the city of Tehran, has one of the cities most polluted air in the world. In the beginning of December 2010, Iranian authorities had to close schools and offices and take a two-day 'holiday' because it was too dangerous to be outdoors in the pollutants. This article reflects the effects that the air pollution has on the townspeople, workplaces, and schools. It also reflects on ways the capital are trying to 'cut' pollutants in the air. Iran is working towards putting in natural gas heating systems, creating public transportation, and having citizen's vehicle emissions inspected. I chose this article because I think it was important that the Iranian government had more specific steps to prevent as much pollution, were trying to take initiative, and put their plan in action. [|Iran: Tehran Facing Critical Air Pollution -- Again] In 2005, Iran was facing similar problems with air pollution as they are presently. The air pollution was mainly caused by car exhaust emissions back in 2005. This article reflects the consistent problem with air pollutants that Iran has had for over very many years. It shows that maybe the Iran government is not really doing their part in helping stop the emissions. I think this article is important because it shows how in six years the city of Tehran has not really changed and that to me, reflects on the government and how they are not doing enough and that is why I chose this article. Many Iranian's living in the city of Tehran wear masks to protect themselves from harmful air pollutants found in Iran's polluted air. (As seen in the picture above) Citizens are trying to protect themselves from illness and disease that is transmitted by these pollutants. Many conditions caused by the air pollution are lung disease, eye allergies, nose and throat irritation, and respiratory problems. This photo reflects how the air pollution is directly affecting the people that live there and their daily lives. I think that this picture is important because it shows the adaptation the people are forced to live with from the air pollutants.