Reduced Air Pollution with Electrified Vehicles for Fulfilling Children’s Health Right in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Abstract

Rapid industrial growth is followed by environmental problems in soil, air and water, especially in developing countries. Extensive air pollution caused by vehicle exhausts combined with industrial emissions. Air pollution is a significant challenge to the stability of the earth's systems, spurring global climate change, destroying ecosystems and threatening human health. Air pollution has the potential to affect almost every organ in the body. Children are more prone to illnesses caused by air pollution. They are especially susceptible throughout prenatal development and the first few phase of life, when their lungs, organs, and brains are still growing. Electric vehicles have the potential to reduce greenhouse gases and other pollutants due to the absence of exhaust emissions. Indonesia is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and the availability of clean air in accordance with the Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs) 2030. Finally, studies indicate that less air pollution may benefit for physical and cognitive development of pediatric population. The government needs to encourage as well as to synergize with various ministries, businesses and industries, nongovernmental organizations to accelerating the achievement of emissions reduction targets and creating cleaner air.