Chapter 655 Environmental Pollution
Pripyat, this name given by Purficot out of spite, is not unfamiliar to most people in the north.
After all, most of the industrial equipment or industrial products produced in the north bear this name to indicate the place of origin.
The train just approached the city, and the scene before Purficott's eyes changed dramatically.
The snow on both sides of the railway has obviously turned gray-black, and the sky in the city in the distance also appears light gray, as if it is shrouded in clouds.
But in fact, it is not a cloud, but industrial waste gas pollution from factories.
It contains so much dust and pollutants that the sky is dyed gray, and the falling dust covers the snow, turning the color of the snow into gray-black.
"It's only been a few years, and the pollution situation is worse than that in Langton. Are these factory owners so radical?" Looking at the pollution situation in front of him, Purficott couldn't help but frown.
The natural environment in the North is very good. It was almost completely undeveloped before she set foot in the North.
However, in just a few years, the pollution situation in Pripyat has reached the current level. One can only imagine how serious the pollution situation in local factories is.
Purficott said it was more polluted than Longton, and the extent of the pollution was really no exaggeration.
After all, Langton is the capital of the empire, and industry is not completely concentrated in the city, so the concentration of pollution is not as exaggerated as in Pripyat.
This is the industrial center of the north in Purficott's plan. Whether it is steel smelting, machining, or other industrial production, all are concentrated here.
The soot emitted by the steam engines used in the factory, as well as the large amounts of industrial waste gas emitted during the production process, are smearing the sky of Pripyat at a speed that is almost visible to the naked eye, changing the original blue color. The sky turned light gray.
Even if Purficott did not conduct an investigation, she knew clearly that if there was no management and intervention, the sky over Pripyat would become even dirtier in the next few years.
By that time, it will be too late to control environmental pollution.
Perficott was a little nervous thinking about this. After all, who would have thought of considering environmental protection issues in the 18th century?
But Purficott clearly knows how harmful industrial pollution will be. This issue must be taken seriously, and pollution must also be controlled.
Otherwise, when we realize the seriousness of environmental pollution like the original world did, we will have to pay a heavier price to control pollution.
“I remember when I was in Langton, I worked on a plan to reduce coal ash from steam engines?” Purficott recalled it, and had the impression that he had indeed done research in this area. It seems that it can be used after some modification.
But at the moment, she didn't think about it. Instead, she picked up a napkin from the table next to her, activated alchemy to turn it into a breathing mask, and then put it on her face.
She knows far better than anyone else in this era how much harm industrial pollution can cause to the human body, and naturally does not want to inhale air full of industrial waste gas and coal ash dust.
Referring to others, Purficott feels that he should really pay attention to the environmental issues in Pripyat.
And not just Pripyat, perhaps most cities in the north should pay attention to this problem. After all, energy towers also burn coal, even if they use more efficient combustion technology. There is still a large amount of dust and pollutants in the exhaust gas it emits. The North needs energy towers to maintain the temperature, but this does not mean that the North also needs to endure the air pollution caused by the energy towers.
Previously, in order to quickly establish a complete security system to ensure that the empire could withstand the apocalyptic winter, Perficott ignored many issues.
After all, when survival is a problem, other problems can be ignored.
But now, the empire is in the mood to engage in parliamentary reform and prime minister election in the north. Purficott feels that they should also have the energy to care about environmental issues.
The train soon entered the station, and like Beloberg, local officials got on the train and came to greet Purficott.
As long as she does not deliberately hide her identity, officials from various places will basically know the news of her arrival in advance and will be prepared to welcome her.
Facing the officials who greeted him, Purficott asked directly: "Don't you think the air in Pripyat smells bad? I just arrived in this city and I felt short of breath."
< br>"Your Majesty, this smells of industry!" Although the officials in Pripyat were surprised by the respirator mask on Purficot's face, they still answered her question in a very proud tone.
Perfect only felt dumbfounded by this.
She can understand this mentality and idea. After all, some people in the original world also think so, and think air pollution is a symbol of industry.
Of course, such people are in the minority after all, just like Purficott himself before time travel. Although he likes multi-riveted steam steel and differential engine gears, he believes that this is the charm of the industrialization of human civilization.
But she just likes this style of painting and doesn't like the serious industrial pollution.
In particular, industrial pollution is not only unpleasant, it can also seriously damage human health.
“Does it smell like industry? Has the number of asthma cases among residents in Pripyat increased this year?” Purficot was wearing a breathing mask and although there was a bit of a buzzing sound when he spoke, he was still able to accurately describe himself The sound is conveyed.
So the official clearly understood Purficott’s question. He recalled it and replied: “I am not in charge of public health and disease, but I still know the relevant data. This year is better than last year. The number of people suffering from asthma has increased by about 5%. It should be caused by weather and cloud factors. "No, it is environmental pollution. Dust pollution in the air will make asthma more likely," Perficott directly denied. officials' speculation.
"This...then what should we do?" Pripyat officials did not refute Purficott's words. After all, in addition to being a famous alchemist, she also made outstanding achievements in medicine.
And he really didn't know how to deal with it.
"I will provide you with relevant management technology. All you have to do is spread the technology to every factory and require them to strictly follow my requirements." Purficott was not polite at all, Directly ordering officials to cooperate with her.
Pripyat is a city in the north, and she has absolute rule over it.
(End of this chapter)