Air Pollution
When harmful and toxic gases, dust and smoke etc enters the
atmosphere Air Pollution occurs. Or we can say air pollution can occurs when
the substances are released into the air by human activities in such a
concentration that is sufficient to cause harmful effects in animals, human,
mankind properties and vegetation.
So all in all, contamination of air inside or outside of house is the cause of air pollution.This causes physical, biological and chemical changes in air which makes it harmful even to take in.
So all in all, contamination of air inside or outside of house is the cause of air pollution.This causes physical, biological and chemical changes in air which makes it harmful even to take in.
Causes of Air Pollution
Air pollution is caused by gases and
aerosols in air. These gases and particles comes from automobiles like bike,
car and truck exhaust and even from other sources like factories, dust, pollen,
mold spores, volcanoes and wildfires.
[Note: The solid and liquid particles
suspended in our air are known as aerosols.]
The following are the source of air
pollution:
- ·
Industrial
combutions
- ·
Stubble burnings
- ·
Kitchen stoves and
wood burning
- ·
Automobiles
byproducts
- ·
Tobacco
- ·
forest fires
- ·
Volcanoes
- ·
Smelting of metals
Effects of Air Pollution
Air pollution can have serious costs, penalties and consequences for
the health of human beings and also ruthlessly distresses the
natural bio-network and ecosystems.
Long-term health effects from air
pollution include heart disease, lung cancer, and respiratory diseases
such as emphysema.
Air pollution can also cause long-term
damage to people's nerves, brain, kidneys, liver, and other organs.
Some scientists suspect that air
pollutants can even cause birth defects
Below are some of the major effects of
air pollution :
- · global warming
- · acid rain
- · smog
- · ozone depletion
- · Various health hazards
Remedies for Air
Pollution
Below are some of the major remedies for
air pollution :
·
Carpool, use public
transportation, bike, or walk whenever possible.
·
Follow gasoline
refueling instructions for efficient vapor recovery, being careful not to spill
fuel and always tightening your gas cap securely.
·
Consider purchasing
portable gasoline containers labeled “spill-proof,” where available.
·
Keep car, boat, and
other engines properly tuned.
·
Be sure your tires are
properly inflated.
·
Use environmentally
safe paints and cleaning products whenever possible.
·
Mulch or compost
leaves and yard waste.
·
Consider using gas
logs instead of wood.
·
Conserve energy - at home, at work, everywhere.
·
Do from your side to:
- Reduce or eliminate fireplace
and wood stove use.
- Avoid burning leaves, trash,
and other materials.
- Avoid using gas-powered lawn
and garden equipment.
CASE STUDY ABSTRACT IN DELHI
The Ambient Air Pollution problem in
National Capital Territory of Delhi is increasing at an alarming rate due to
various anthropogenic activities and natural calamities; which significantly
change the climatic condition and adversely influence the environmental
condition. The study is conducted by statistical analysis for pollution profile
of various parameters such particulate matter, nitrogen oxide, sulphur dioxide
and carbon monoxide; by analyzing the these parameters particulate matter and
nitrogen dioxide are not within the permissible limit due to various urban and
rural activities in and around the National Capital whereas sulphur dioxide and
carbon monoxide are within the permissible limits, but if the current scenario
of pollution will not stop then our National Capital will be going to face many
Climatic problems in future. The study also discusses the various rules and
policies adopted by the Government of India, National Green Tribunal and
Government of Delhi to tackle the air pollution and improve the air quality of
National Capital Delhi.
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