Air Pollution
Air pollution is the accumulation of hazardous substances into the atmosphere that danger human life and other living matter.
What are the sources of air pollution?
Some of the main contributors to air pollution are:
- Automobile emissions
- Tobacco smoke
- Combustion of coal
- Acid rain
- Noise pollution from cars and construction
- Power plants
- Manufacturing buildings
- Large ships
- Paint fumes
- Aerosol sprays
- Wildfires
- Nuclear weapons
Facts about air pollution
Here are a few facts about air pollution:
- Almost 232 million different types of vehicles are driven by us every day, adding greenhouse gases into the air.
- vehicle emissions contribute 45% to global warming.
- The average adult consumes 3,000 gallons of polluted air every day.
- Vehicle exhaust contributes up to 95% in large cities.
How to prevent air pollution
The number one way to prevent air pollution is to walk or bike more and drive less. This will prevent fossil fuels from polluting the air. Here are some other ways to prevent air pollution:
- Carpool or join a ride share with friends and coworkers.
- Don’t smoke.
- Keep your car maintenance up-to-date.
- If you have to drive, do your errands at one time.
- Don’t buy products that come in aerosol spray cans.
- Avoid using lighter fluid when barbecuing outside.
- When you drive accelerate slowly and use cruise control.
- Always replace your car’s air filter.
- Use a push or electric lawnmower rather than a gas-powered one.
- Don’t use harsh chemical cleaners that can emit fumes.
- Inspect your gas appliances and heaters regularly.