1. Air pollution is a mix of particles and gases that can reach harmful concentrations both outside and indoors.
2. Common pollutants include soot, smoke, mold, pollen, methane, and carbon dioxide. Outdoor air pollution is measured using the Air Quality Index which rates conditions based on concentrations of ground-level ozone, particle pollution, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide.
3. Causes of air pollution include the burning of fossil fuels, agricultural activities, exhaust from factories and industries, mining operations, and indoor air pollution from household products. Effects include respiratory and heart problems, global warming, acid rain, eutrophication, and depletion of the ozone layer.
1. Air pollution is a mix of particles and gases that can reach harmful concentrations both outside and indoors.
2. Common pollutants include soot, smoke, mold, pollen, methane, and carbon dioxide. Outdoor air pollution is measured using the Air Quality Index which rates conditions based on concentrations of ground-level ozone, particle pollution, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide.
3. Causes of air pollution include the burning of fossil fuels, agricultural activities, exhaust from factories and industries, mining operations, and indoor air pollution from household products. Effects include respiratory and heart problems, global warming, acid rain, eutrophication, and depletion of the ozone layer.
1. Air pollution is a mix of particles and gases that can reach harmful concentrations both outside and indoors.
2. Common pollutants include soot, smoke, mold, pollen, methane, and carbon dioxide. Outdoor air pollution is measured using the Air Quality Index which rates conditions based on concentrations of ground-level ozone, particle pollution, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide.
3. Causes of air pollution include the burning of fossil fuels, agricultural activities, exhaust from factories and industries, mining operations, and indoor air pollution from household products. Effects include respiratory and heart problems, global warming, acid rain, eutrophication, and depletion of the ozone layer.
1. Air pollution is a mix of particles and gases that can reach harmful concentrations both outside and indoors.
2. Common pollutants include soot, smoke, mold, pollen, methane, and carbon dioxide. Outdoor air pollution is measured using the Air Quality Index which rates conditions based on concentrations of ground-level ozone, particle pollution, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide.
3. Causes of air pollution include the burning of fossil fuels, agricultural activities, exhaust from factories and industries, mining operations, and indoor air pollution from household products. Effects include respiratory and heart problems, global warming, acid rain, eutrophication, and depletion of the ozone layer.
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Air Pollution
Aakash Lodha - 9B Contents 1. What is Air Pollution 2. Causes of Air Pollution 3. Effects of Air Pollution 4. Solutions of decreasing Air Pollution 5. A Short Video On Air Pollution What Is air pollution Air pollution is a mix of particles and gases that can reach harmful concentrations both outside and indoors. Its effects can range from higher disease risks to rising temperatures. Soot, smoke, mold, pollen, methane, and carbon dioxide are a just few examples of common pollutants.
In the U.S., one measure of outdoor air pollution is the Air Quality Index, or AQI which rates air conditions across the country based on concentrations of five major pollutants: ground-level ozone, particle pollution (or particulate matter), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. Some of those also contribute to indoor air pollution, along with radon, cigarette smoke, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), formaldehyde, asbestos, and other substances Causes Of Air Pollution 1. The burning of fossil fuels Sulfur dioxide emitted from the combustion of fossil fuels like coal, petroleum, and other factory combustibles are one the major cause of air pollution. 2. Agricultural activities Ammonia is a very common byproduct of agriculture-related activities and is one of the most hazardous gases in the atmosphere. 3. Exhaust from factories and industries Manufacturing industries release a large amount of carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, organic compounds, and chemicals into the air thereby depleting the quality of air. 4. Mining operations Mining is a process wherein minerals below the earth are extracted using large equipment. During the process dust and chemicals are released in the air causing massive air pollution. 5. Indoor air pollution Household cleaning products, painting supplies emit toxic chemicals in the air and cause air pollution. Suspended particulate matter popular by its acronym SPM, is another cause of pollution. Referring to the particles afloat in the air, SPM is usually caused by dust, combustion, etc. Effects of Air Pollution 1. Respiratory and heart problems The effects of air pollution are alarming. They are known to create several respiratory and heart conditions along with Cancer, among other threats to the body. 2. Global warming Another direct effect is the immediate alterations that the world is witnessing due to global warming. With increased temperatures worldwide, an increase in sea levels and melting of ice from colder regions and icebergs, displacement, and loss of habitat have already signaled an impending disaster if actions for preservation and normalization aren’t undertaken soon. 3. Acid rain Harmful gases like nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides are released into the atmosphere during the burning of fossil fuels. When it rains, the water droplets combine with these air pollutants, becomes acidic and then falls on the ground in the form of acid rain. 4. Eutrophication Eutrophication is a condition where a high amount of nitrogen present in some pollutants gets developed on the sea’s surface and turns itself into algae and adversely affects fish, plants, and animal species. 5. Effect on wildlife Just like humans, animals also face some devastating effects of air pollution. Toxic chemicals present in the air can force wildlife species to move to a new place and change their habitat. 6. Depletion of the ozone layer Ozone exists in the Earth’s stratosphere and is responsible for protecting humans from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. Earth’s ozone layer is depleting due to the presence of chlorofluorocarbons, hydro chlorofluorocarbons in the atmosphere. Solutions of decreasing Air Pollution 1. Use the public mode of transportation Encourage people to use more and more public modes of transportation to reduce pollution. Also, try to make use of carpooling. If you and your colleagues come from the same locality and have the same timings you can explore this option to save energy and money. 2. Conserve energy Switch off fans and lights when you are going out. A large number of fossil fuels are burnt to produce electricity. You can save the environment from degradation by reducing the number of fossil fuels to be burned. 3. Understand the concept of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Do not throw away items that are of no use to you. In-fact reuse them for some other purpose. For e.g. you can use old jars to store cereals or pulses. 4. Emphasis on clean energy resources Clean energy technologies like solar, wind, and geothermal are on high these days. Governments of various countries have been providing grants to consumers who are interested in installing solar panels for their homes. This will go a long way to curb air pollution. 5. Use energy-efficient devices CFL lights consume less electricity than against their counterparts. They live longer, consume less electricity, lower electricity bills, and also help you to reduce pollution by consuming less energy. A Short Video On Air Pollution
