Air pollution

Air pollution occurs when gases, dust particles, or smoke are introduced into the atmosphere in a way that makes it harmful to humans, animals and plant. This is because the air becomes dirty or unclean.
WHAT IS AIR POLLUTION?

WHAT CAUSES AIR POLLUTION?
Air pollution can result from both human and natural actions. Natural events that pollute the air include forest fires, volcanic eruptions, wind erosion, pollen dispersal, evaporation of organic compounds and natural radioactivity. Pollution from natural occurrences are not very often.

HUMAN ACTIVITIES THAT RESULT IN AIR POLLUTION INCLUDE:
Emissions from industries

HUMAN ACTIVITIES THAT RESULT IN AIR POLLUTION INCLUDE:
Burning fossil fuels

NATURAL EVENTS THAT POLLUTE THE AIR INCLUDE:
Forest fires

NATURAL EVENTS THAT POLLUTE THE AIR INCLUDE:
Volcanic eruptions

NATURAL EVENTS THAT POLLUTE THE AIR INCLUDE:
Wind erosion

WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF AIR POLLUTION?

Short-term effects include irritation to the eyes, nose and throat, headaches, nausea, and allergic reactions.
Long-term health effects can include chronic respiratory disease, lung cancer, heart disease, and even damage to the brain, nerves.