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Air Pollution

Pollution Pollution refers to the substance in air, water and land, whether they occur from human activity or occur naturally which have adverse effects on human and on the environment Pollutant It is a substance or energy introduced into the environment that has undesired effects, or adversely affects the environment

Types of pollutants
Degradable or non persistent pollutants Slowly degradable or persistent pollutants Non-degradable pollutants

Pollution
Types Air Soil Water Noise Thermal Nuclear

Air Pollution
Air Pollution is the contamination of the atmosphere by gaseous, liquid, or solid wastes or by-products that can endanger human health and the health and welfare of plants and animals, or can attack materials, reduce visibility, or produce undesirable odours

Causes
Natural Causes Human Activities

Natural Causes

Human Activities

Smokestacks of Factories/ Industries / Powerplants

Vehicular Pollution

Domestic Causes

Effects Of Air Pollution


On Humans:
Irritation of eyes, nose, mouth and throat Asthma attacks Respiratory symptoms such as coughing and wheezing Increased respiratory disease such as bronchitis Reduced energy levels Headaches and dizziness Disruption of endocrine, reproductive and immune systems Neurobehavioral disorders Cardiovascular problems Cancer Reduced lung functioning

On Plants
Acid rain can kill trees, destroy the leaves of plants, can infiltrate soil by making it unsuitable for purposes of nutrition and habitation

Ozone holes in the upper atmosphere can allow excessive ultraviolet radiation from the sun to enter the Earth causing damage to trees and plants Ozone in the lower atmosphere can prevent plant respiration by blocking stomata (openings in leaves) and negatively affecting plants photosynthesis rates which will stunt plant growth; ozone can also decay plant cells directly by entering stomata

On Animals
Acid rain destroys fish life in lakes and streams
Excessive ultraviolet radiation coming from the sun through the ozone layer in the upper atmosphere which is eroded by some air pollutants, may cause skin cancer in wildlife Ozone in the lower atmosphere may damage lung tissues of animals

On Materials
Air Pollutants breakdown the exterior pain on cars and houses Air Pollutants have discolored monuments, historic buildings, marble statues and other heritage and natural beauty sites

Prevention/Control Of Air Pollution


Car Pool Public Transport Ride a bike Vehicle Care Whenever Possible

Use Alternate energy source like solar energy, hydroelectric energy, and wind energy. Use recyclable Materials

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