solved Step 1: Prepare a shortened version of your Final Paper

Step 1: Prepare a shortened version of your Final Paper (at least four pages) by including the following:

Introduction paragraph and thesis statement you developed for your Week 3 Assignment.
Background information of the global societal issue you have chosen.
Brief argument supporting at least two solutions to the global societal issue.
Conclusion paragraph.

This was a discussion question for my class that dealt with my pollution paper. You can use this as a reference of information.Identify the global societal issue you have chosen to research for your Final Paper, an argumentative essay, and explain why further research on this topic is important.

Pollution is a major issue affecting both developed and developing countries. Environmental degradation in terms of air, water, and noise pollution is not only detrimental to public health but also affects the ecosystem and financial growth. While numerous steps have been taken to curb pollution, people are still ignorant about the crisis as they still engage in activities that promote pollution.

Provide a clear and concise thesis statement that includes a solution to the global societal issue

Given the severe health hazards of environmental pollution to people in both developed and developing countries, public awareness is a potential solution to the problem as it would equip the public with knowledge on how to avoid pollution activities and report concerns for pollution by industries to the necessary authorities for action
Explain how this global societal issue impacts a specific population.One of the populations that have been severely affected by environmental pollution are Bangladeshis, a populous developing country in Asia. Pollution has had severe effects on the environment and public health in Bangladesh. Specifically, Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, is the third most contaminated city in the world (Nahar et al., 2021). The contaminated air poses serious health risks to the public. In 2019 alone, air pollution caused more than 173 500 deaths in Bangladesh; an increase from 123,000 deaths reported in 2017(Al Amin, 2020). Air pollution also hinders Bangladesh’s economic growth as it discourages businesses and investors. Further, noise pollution is a serious health hazard to the people living in Dhaka and other urban areas. The rivers in Dhaka are also heavily polluted by medical waste, sewerage, toxic chemicals, and municipal waste, making water for the residents unsafe for drinking and domestic use (Nahar et al., 2021).

Locate a peer-reviewed scholarly source and provide statistical data that you found surprising on the topic.
Surprisingly, despite the severe effects of environmental pollution in Bangladesh, a study by Nahar et al. (2021) proved that Bangladeshis lack adequate knowledge about its causes and effects. Only 39.0% of the respondents had sufficient knowledge about environmental pollution (Nahar et al., 2021). Further, 49.0% admitted not understanding the purpose and effectiveness of programs developed to address pollution. Considering that humans are the primary agents of environmental pollution due to activities such as irresponsible waste disposal, information should be made available to the public on how pollution activities harm their environment and health. The public should also be educated on the importance of environmental programs so that they can participate constructively.
References
Al Amin, M. (2020, October 21). Death toll from air pollution sees alarming rise in Bangladesh. Dhaka Tribune. https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2020/10/21/death-toll-from-air-pollution-sees-alarming-rise-in-bangladesh (Links to an external site.)
Nahar, N., Mahiuddin, S., & Hossain, Z. (2021). The severity of environmental pollution in the developing countries and its remedial measures. Earth, 2(1), 124-139. https://doi.org/10.3390/earth2010008