Air Pollution; 1) Causes 2) Effects 3) Prevention measures

Causes; Carbon dioxide, Carbon monoxide, Sulphur dioxide, and Nitrogen dioxide are some of the gas that cause the pollution present in the air. These gas are harmful when emitted from other sources, which are caused due to the human activities such as ; The smoke from the factories and industries. The combustion of fossil fuels; automobiles, jet planes, petroleum refineries, chemical and coal-burning power plants. From any fuel burning appliance and appliances such as gas water heaters, fireplaces, wood stoves, gas stoves, gas dryers and yard equipment. Other than that smoke release from the vehicles, open burning and etc.

Effects; Air contamination- by excessive carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide Global Warming-release of hazardous cfc thinning the ozone layer Acid rain The ‘Green House Effect’ All these pollution can cause diseases such as lung cancer, eyes sickness, etc.

Prevention ; Always keep your car tuned properly so that it remains in a good condition. Carpool - This will help to reduce the number of vehicles on the roads. Save energy - Try to use minimum amounts of natural gas and even electricity. Whenever possible, avoid the use of air conditional and use a fan instead. Always buy recycled products. Reuse things such as paper and plastic bags, etc. This will contribute a lot towards reducing the effects of air pollution and global warming. Avoid the use of firecrackers. You don't really need it to express your feeling of happiness. Go in for water-based paints instead of varnishes. If you really cannot avoid using your car, plan your work systematically to reduce air pollution.

THE END “Heal the world; make it a better place, for you and for me and the entire human race. . ”

Prepared By; Sararossy Anthony