Atmospheric Pollution

Promoting exclusively man-made structures devoid of vegetation in city designs

Mandating rooftop gardens across urban developments without species selection

Installing mechanical ventilation systems in all urban buildings regardless of cost

Incorporating plant species with lower BVOC emissions in urban greenspaces

Respiratory diseases such as asthma and bronchitis.

Neurological disorders including migraines and dizziness.

Skin irritations including eczema and rashes.

Digestive issues like gastritis or ulcers.

Installing carpets with tight weaves throughout the home

Frequent use of unvented kerosene heaters

Increasing insulation thickness around pipes

Using paints and varnishes with low or no VOC content

Lower energy efficiency per unit area

Increased noise pollution associated with operation

More land use displacing wildlife habitats

Higher greenhouse gas emissions

Radon

Carbon monoxide

Lead paint

Asbestos

Instituting voluntary guidelines for new constructions to include radon-resistant features with no enforcement mechanism or data reporting requirement.

Distributing free radon test kits to homeowners without requiring result submission or follow-up action plans if high levels are detected.

Subsidizing radon mitigation systems solely for schools and public buildings without broader application or data collection.

Requiring mandatory radon testing during real estate transactions and submitting results to a national database.

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)

Phthalates

Chlorine-based compounds

Mercury compounds

Allergic rhinitis

Lung cancer

Asthma attacks

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Generation of ozone as a byproduct leading to respiratory irritations if not properly contained or ventilated

Enhanced carbon footprint due to greater energy consumption by UV light systems compared to traditional HVAC filters

Increased release of VOCs due to interaction with cleaning chemicals used alongside UV purifiers

Diminished effectiveness in filtering particulate matter leading residents to rely on additional chemical-based air fresheners

Directly improving water clarity contributing aesthetic enhancement recreational bodies thereby increasing tourism revenue.

Potentially disrupting microbial communities sewer systems leading compromised waste treatment effectiveness.

Indirectly benefiting fish populations by decreasing occurrences harmful algal blooms caused excessive nutrient runoff.

Minimally affecting levels chemical contamination groundwater sources given existing filtration protocols applied municipal supply.