DETERMINATION OF PUBLIC AWARENESS LEVELS ON AIR POLLUTION IN KONYA

Abstract: Air quality is decreased due to the increase in air pollution, and air pollution is tried to be eliminated by local, regional, national and global arrangements. Laws are enacted for cleaner air, various organizations are established, economic and educational measures are taken. The most important steps on these subjects are making the public more conscious. A survey study containing 27 questions was applied to 400 people for determining public awareness on air pollution in Selçuklu, Meram and Karatay central districts of Konya. Most of the participants indicated that air pollution is the most significant environmental problem in Konya, and also most people pointed out that they are more affected from industry related air pollution than other pollution sources.