An Exploration of How to Prevent the Effects and Causes of Air Pollution Air pollution has not always been an area of individual problem but has always been a big major of global problem. In fact‚ air pollution is not a new issue to us. When I was in high school‚ I was already interested in doing research about air pollution. I began my search of my issue with the following questions in mind. What causes pollution? What are its effects? What can we do to prevent it‚ and get rid of it? Can
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billion vehicles travel our nation highways. However‚ by December 2011 that number increased to over 246.3 trillion automobiles. With such a high incline‚ how do automobiles affect our environment and the ozone layer? Majority of the pollution throughout our nation is caused by automobiles. The ozone layer is there to protect life from the ultraviolent rays from the sun. These layers become depleted due to high concentrations of chlorine or bromine atoms and include chlorofluorocarbons‚ or CFC’s‚ halons
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low-lying coastal towns and cities. Ozone Depletion Ozone Layer is formed when ultraviolet radiation (UV) splits a molecule of oxygen (O₂)‚ and the free oxygen atoms (O) combine with other oxygen molecules. Ozone acts as a filter in the upper atmosphere‚ preventing the harmful ultraviolet radiation of the sun from reaching the earth. Carbon compounds such as carbon dioxide (CO₂) and chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)‚ nitrogen oxides (NO)‚ and methane break up Ozone molecules. Acid Rain Sulfur and
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Definition of environmental degradation Environmental degradation describes the erosion of the natural environment through the depletion of resources‚ the destruction of ecosystems and the extinction of plant and animal species. It is caused by direct or indirect human activity‚ and has increased significantly since the Industrial Revolution. The United Nations has listed environmental degradation in its top ten list of high level threats faced by the planet to date. Environmental degradation is
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this country for another generation if the current consumption rate is continued. The increased consumption of gasoline has damaged the soil. Along with that there are several other environmental damages that the burning of gasoline does like Ozone depletion‚ air pollution‚ acid rain‚ climate change etc. These effects are caused by the emission of CFCs‚ hydrocarbons‚ carbon di-oxide‚ carbon monoxide‚ and nitrous oxide with burning of gasoline from automobiles‚ and other fuel powered machines. Americans’
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industrial facilities. Reduces bloods ability to transport oxygen; headaches and fatigue‚ mental impairment or death at high levels. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) Human made organic compounds containing chlorine and fluorine Attack the stratospheric ozone layer which may cause excessive exposures to UV radiation. This may increase cataracts and weaken the immune system and cause skin cancer. It may also disrupt the eco system.
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Declaration is a declaration for sustainability concerned about the unprecedented scale and speed of environmental pollution and degradation‚ and the depletion of natural resources. Local‚ regional‚ and global air pollution; accumulation and distribution of toxic wastes; destruction and depletion of forests‚ soil‚ and water; depletion of the ozone layer and emission of "green house" gases threaten the survival of humans and thousands of other living species‚ the integrity of the earth and its biodiversity
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emissions that damage the environment. Toxic emissions are adding to the greenhouse effect‚ damaging air quality‚ and decreasing the ozone. Not to mention the growing smog problems‚ disasters done with landfill and the effects done to our water supply‚ which all are connected with the greenhouse effect‚ ozone depletion‚ and air quality. Even though today’s ozone is stable‚ ultraviolet rays are under control‚ and the air we breathe is still healthy‚ people need to make a change. Whether that change
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Something’s Rotten in Hondo FLS312: Business Ethics and the Legal Environment May 29‚ 2012 George is faced with a dilemma about how to precede with his plants emissions. While both decisions seem drastic there has to be a decision made quickly. His choice will affect an entire plant worth of workers who also live in the surrounding community that depends on these jobs. And on the other hand the emissions are causing pollution that the company would prefer to ignore. The stake holders
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Air pollution is caused by the presence of chemicals‚ particulate matter‚ or biological materials in the air which harms humans and other living organisms. It can also damage the natural environment. Air pollution causes depletion of ozone in the stratosphere which endangers human health as well as the Earth’s ecosystems. Air pollutants can be in the form of solid particles‚ liquid droplets‚ or gases. They could be natural or man-made. Pollutants can be classified as either primary or secondary
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