SS6G8 – Explain environmental issues in Europe. b SS6G8 – Explain environmental issues in Europe. b. Explain the causes and effects of air pollution in the United Kingdom.

Causes of Air Pollution in the United Kingdom Factory smoke from burning fossil fuels (oil and coal) Cars, trucks, trains, and ships exhaust from burning oil and coal

Effects of Air Pollution in the U.K. Air pollution can cause illness and death to millions of people and animals Dizziness Headaches Burning, scratchy eyes Runny nose Coughing Sore throat Lung cancer and other lung disease

Effects of Air Pollution in the U.K. Kills plant life Children and elderly people have to stay indoors

Air Pollution in the U.K. How are acid rain and air pollution related? Air pollution rises into the air and returns as acid rain in the form of precipitation (rain or snow) Air pollution is carried from the U.K. to other countries by air currents resulting in acid rain in those countries as well.

Solutions to Air Pollution in the UK cleaner coals and forms of energy increased use of electricity the government regularly checks air quality Air pollution in UK continues to cause Acid Rain in Europe

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