It seems sometimes to you that as individuals you cannot change anything, but you have to know that this is not true. Today we are witnessing great floods in the world, high temperatures causing forest fires, air pollution that takes many human lives, and all this was contributed by a man who was irresponsible towards nature and lifestyle. Air pollution is one of the world’s greatest environmental risks to human health. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 91-99% of the world’s population lives in places where air quality exceeds WHO recommended guidelines. According to recent WHO statistics, BiH has the highest mortality rate due to indoor and outdoor air pollution in Europe and the second highest in the world. Outdoor air pollution is usually most pronounced in urban centers. For example, in Sarajevo, permitted particle limits are often exceeded 60 to 90 days a year, sometimes up to 200 days, causing significant health problems.
It is time to take small steps now that can bring significant climate and health benefits to you and your environment in the future. Wondering how? For example, if you improve energy efficiency in the house, you can significantly reduce emissions from energy use, improve the quality of outdoor and indoor air and positively affect your own and the health of people around you. Scientific studies have shown that air quality is twice as good in energy-efficient houses than in houses that are not. People who work in energy efficient buildings are less likely to suffer from fatigue, headaches or skin irritations, and are much more productive at work.