One of the main causes of air pollution is manufacturing. This source of pollution spews particulate matter and chemicals into the atmosphere. The exhaust from a factory includes, sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide and dioxide, as well as volatile organic compounds and particulates. There is not an area of the Earth’s atmosphere or an ecosystem that has not been altered by the long term effects of the pollution created by manufacturing. Strides have been made to filter the material coming from manufacturing plants, but it may take the Earth millennia to completely recover from the damage already done. (universe)…
Air quality is a measure of the amount of pollutants emitted into the atmosphere and the dispersion potential of an area to dilute those pollutants. It is a massive problem of urban living and remains one of the largest environmental concerns. Spatial dimension relates to how air quality differs between places at different times and under different weather patterns. Increasing population and demand for more goods puts greater pressure on air quality. The human population’s interaction with the environment relates to the ecological dimension. In terms of air quality this relates to the impacts of increased gases and particles associated with transportation, industrial activities, smoking, dust storms from over grazing on marginal land, bush fires and the burning fossil fuels . Many of these activities cause increases in carbon monoxide, ozone, sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, lead and particles in the atmosphere. People get health problems due to these increases. For example, excessive carbon monoxide levels in the blood stream reduce its ability to transport oxygen. This in turn causes headaches and tiredness.…
Molds produce tiny spores to reproduce. Mold spores come through indoor and outdoor air continually. Once mold spores land on a damp surface they grow and digesting whatever they are growing on in order to survive.…
Modernized agriculture, textile, coal and iron production changed the course of history throughout the world. Despite the fact that the benefits of the industrial revolution are numberless, it also created its own contribution of environmental issues. From pollution of air and water to the reduction of the ozone layer, after centuries later, we are still finding out the full weight and damage that the industrial revolution has caused. As our knowledge of our impact on the planet and the growth of our environment, we are still continuing to take steps to back track the damage. Beginning in the 1970s several laws were enacted. Out of the movement came the “Clean Air Act” of 1970 and the “Clean Water Act” of 1972. The Clean Air Act is the law that most significantly regulates air quality in the United States (Clean Air Act, United States, 2012). This act has been an active effort abaft changes in emission standards in the auto, airline and utility industries (Clean Air Act, United States, 2012)o. Since those…
the increasing use of vehicles. Policies to control car emissions in Brazil have relied basically on mandatory…
Bibliography: "Air Pollution." GEG Project RSS2. GEG Project, n.d. Web. 29 Nov. 2012. This informative web article details the process of air pollution. In defining air pollution—when specific compounds in the atmosphere reach a point to which they cause change in the environment—it is observed that large quantities of these pollutants can be harmful. Natural processes such as volcanic eruptions decay of organic matter, and wildfires generate small amounts of air pollution. Humans, however, create far more substantial quantities that have greatly impacted the environment. An increase in outputs of pollution is the cause of acid rain, global warming, and even health risks such as heart disease and stroke.…
Resources: Chapter 19 of Environmental Science and the EPA web site, “Introduction to Air Quality”. Retrieved from, http://www.epa.gov/iaq/ia-intro.html…
The never ending increase in world population and other groups of people in small regions continue to multiply the amount of pollutants released in the air (Taylor 2). Paul Ehrlich once wrote “Too many cars, too many factories, too much detergent, too much pesticides, multiplying contrails, inadequate sewage treatment plants, too little water, too much carbon dioxide-all can be traced easily to too many people” (Hodges 12).Some pollution problems increase as population grows because of the amounts of human waste (Hodges 17). The air pollution that…
Indoor air is often considered safe and free from pollutants. But most people have the greatest contact with toxic pollutants not outside but inside their homes and offices. The modern consumer products like air fresheners, cleaning compounds, moth repellants, cigarettes, toilet disinfectants or deodorizers are the most common sources that laden the indoor air with toxic pollutants without anyone even suspecting them or their potential. Indoor air pollution refers to chemical, biological, and physical contamination of indoor air. It may result in adverse health effects.…
Firstly,if you live in mega-cities,you must to face such as air pollution in mega-cities, the term ‘air pollution’ normally implies a short-term increase in ambient pollution which is greater than would be normally expected as…
Use of coal in industry, home heating in cities gives rise to first killer fogs 20th Century Air Quality Regulation Landmarks Clean Air Act 1970 Clear Skies 2002 21st Century Air Quality Issues Global warming, International “air pollution” issue Slide No…
Generally any substance that people introduce into the atmosphere that has damaging effects on living things and the environment is considered air pollution. Air pollution is a major environmental risk to health. By reducing air pollution levels, we can help countries reduce the global problem of disease from breathing infections, heart disease, and lung cancer. The lower the levels of air pollution in a city, the better breathing (both long- and short-term), and circulatory health of the population will be. Indoor air pollution is estimated to cause approximately 2 million premature deaths mostly in developing countries. Almost half of these deaths are due to pneumonia in children under 5 years of age. Urban outdoor air pollution is estimated to cause 1.3 million deaths worldwide per year. Those living in middle-income countries excessively experience this burden. Exposure to air pollutants is largely beyond the control of individuals and requires action by public authorities at the national, regional and even international levels.…
Air lets our living planet breathe—it's the mixture of gases that fills the atmosphere, giving life to the plants and animals that make Earth such a vibrant place. Broadly speaking, air is almost entirely made up of two gases (78 percent nitrogen and 21 percent oxygen), with a few other gases (such as carbon dioxide and argon) present in absolutely minute quantities. We can breathe ordinary air all day long with no ill effects, so let's use that simple fact to define air pollution, something like this:…
consumption per unit body weight than adults because they have a larger surface area per…
Pollution is a big challenge of modern society. It is said to be started with industrialization. Our industries emit big amount of toxic gases. These gases pollute our environment. The air we take in is polluted. Large…