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Summary
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Introduction
Air pollution is a real public health and
environmental problem.
premature death.
when engines are not tuned properly, and when fuel is not
completely burned.
Source
power plants and cars.
respiratory problems.
premature death.
4) Sulfur dioxide.
A corrosive gas that cannot be seen or smelled at
low levels but can have a “rotten egg“ smell at
high levels.
Source
burning of coal or oil in power plants.
Source
cars in areas where unleaded gasoline is not used.
Source –
chemical plants.
emitted when fossil fuels are burned.
asbestos and formaldehyde, can be found in building
materials and can lead to indoor air problems.
enter the food and water supplies.
Effects
cancer.
birth defects.
Source –
air conditioners and refrigerators.
solvents in industry.
Effects –
If the ozone in the stratosphere is destroyed, people are
exposed to more radiation from the sun (ultraviolet
radiation).
Source –
burning of fossil fuels in cars, power plants, houses, and
industry.