The environment of Tokyo is highly urbanized. Tokyo is a very populous city, located on Kanto Plain in Japan. The environment of the city is congenial to reside as it is pollution free. Also, certain measures have been taken to control the pollution of the environment.
The environment of Tokyo has been considerably affected due to global warming. This causes rise in the summer temperature. An average difference of 20 degree Celsius is noted between the winter and summer temperature.
In Tokyo, the 'urban heat syndrome' is also evident. The heat is produced from the cars plying in the city, from air conditioners and from industries. The heat of the sun is trapped in the asphalt and concrete covered grounds in the city.
Environment in the city of Tokyo is kept pollution free by implementing special instruments to cars and other vehicles. The public transportation in Tokyo is maintained by certain organizations that take care of the fact that air is not polluted by vehicle emissions.
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Certain standards for fuel emission have been set to check environmental pollution in Tokyo. The Environment Science Center of the University of Tokyo has done an commendable job in spreading environmental consciousness among the citizens. Recycling hazardous wastes is one of the major works of this organization.
The residents have been made aware so that they do not pollute the environment of Tokyo. It is now considered to be an offense in Tokyo. The government of Tokyo has taken policies under which the industries causing harm to Tokyo environment have been identified. These industries have been asked to rectify the damages they have caused to the natural environment of the surrounding. Smog is a major air pollutant in Tokyo. Imposition of certain measures and restrictions have reduced it.
To protect the Tokyo environmental conditions, importance should be given to the preservation of the environment. To attain this objective, the greenery of the city should be preserved. Felling of trees have to be checked and endangered species should also be protected
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