Air Pollution

WHAT IS 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 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

PREVENTION INTERVENTIONS IS ALWAYS A BETTER WAY OF CONTROLLING AIR POLLUTION.
The first solution is that we should use energy (light, water, boiler, kettle and fire woods) wisely. This is because lots of fossil fuels are burned to generate electricity, and so if we can cut down the use, we will also cut down the amount of pollution we create.

AIR POLLUTION PREVENTION & SOLUTION
Encourage your family to use the bus, train or bike when commuting. If we all do this, there will be less cars on road and less fumes.

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.