Air pollution
What causes Air pollution?
Mobile sources- Cars, buses, planes, trucks, and trains.
Stationary sources- Power plants, oil refineries, industrial facilities, and factories.
How does carbon monoxide (CO) pollute the air?
incomplete combustion of fuels such as natural gas, gasoline, or wood.
what is the reduction of pollutants
The reduction of pollutants means finding ways to decrease or lessen harmful substances that we release into the environment.
How does air pollution impact human health?
Air pollution can affect Lung development and can contribute to the development of emphysema, asthma, and other respiratory diseases.
A Man-made pollutant.
Greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), and fluorinated gases.
common techniques used for reducing air pollutants from industrial processes?
Destroying pollutants before they enter the atmosphere.
Optimizing the factory operations
Ways to reduce air pollution.
Reduce car use
Eliminate fireplace and wood stove use
Avoid burning leaves, trash, and other materials
Avoid using gas-powered lawn/garden equipment.
What is combustion?
Combustion is a chemical reaction that occurs between a fuel and an oxidizing agent in which heat and usually light are produced.
What are some benefits of using renewable energy sources?
cleaner air
reduced greenhouse gas emissions
sustainable
How do industrial activities contribute to air pollution?
Smoke containing undesirable gases like carbon dioxide, Sulphur dioxide and carbon monoxide coming out from the industries causes air pollution.
Pros of combustion.
essential for various human activities, including heating, cooking, generating electricity, powering vehicles, and industrial processes
What role does proper waste disposal play in pollution reduction?
preventing air pollution
protection of water quality
preserving soil health
preventing wildlife harm
reducing health risks
How does air pollution vary between different regions and countries, and what factors contribute to these variations?
air pollution tends to be greater across both low and middle-income countries; the reason is that indoor pollution rates tend to be high in low-income countries due to a reliance on solid fuels and outdoor air pollution tends to increase as countries industrialize and shift from low to middle incomes.
Cons of Combustion.
Incomplete combustion can lead to the formation of pollutants such as carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur dioxide (SO2), particulate matter (PM), and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Causing effects on air quality, human health, and the environment.
Why is it important to reduce pollutants?
protects human health
preserving the environment
improving air and water quality
sustainable development.