12.What are the causes of air pollution? How can you prevent it ?
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Pollution is now a common place term, that our ears are attuned to. We hear about the various forms of pollutionand read about it through the mass media. Air pollution is one such form that refers to the contamination of the air, irrespective of indoors or outside. A physical, biological or chemical alteration to the air in the atmosphere can be termed as pollution. It occurs when any harmful gases, dust, smoke enters into the atmosphere and makes it difficult for plants, animals and humans to survive as the air becomes dirty.
Air pollution can further be classified into two sections- Visible air pollution and invisible air pollution. Another way of looking at Air pollution could be any substance that holds the potential to hinder the atmosphere or the well being of the living beings surviving in it. The sustainment of all things living is due to a combination of gases that collectively form the atmosphere; the imbalance caused by the increase or decrease of the percentage of these gases can be harmful for survival.
Every time we drive to school, use our heater or air conditioner, clean our windows, or even style our hair, we make choices that affect air pollution. These steps, as well as many others, are things we all can do to help reduce air pollution.
Conserve energy – remember to turn off lights, computers, and electric appliances when not in use.Use energy efficient light bulbs and appliances.Participate in your local utility’s energy conservation programs.Limit driving by carpooling, using public transportation, biking and walking.Combine errands for fewer trips.Keep your automobile well tuned and maintained. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions on routine maintenance, such as changing the oil and filters, and checking tire pressure and wheel alignment.Avoid excessive idling of your automobile.Use electric or hand-powered lawn care equipment.Be careful not to spill gasoline when filling up your car or gasoline powered lawn and garden equipment.Run dishwashers and clothes washers only when full.Choose environmentally friendly cleaners.Use water-based or solvent free paints whenever possible and buy products that say "low VOC".Seal containers of household cleaners, workshop chemicals and solvents, and garden chemicals to prevent volatile organic compounds from evaporating into the air.Purchase and use low-polluting outboard marine engines and personal watercraft (4-stroke and direct fuel injection 2-stroke outboard marine engines).Advocate for emission reductions from power plants and more stringent national vehicle emission standards.
Air pollution can further be classified into two sections- Visible air pollution and invisible air pollution. Another way of looking at Air pollution could be any substance that holds the potential to hinder the atmosphere or the well being of the living beings surviving in it. The sustainment of all things living is due to a combination of gases that collectively form the atmosphere; the imbalance caused by the increase or decrease of the percentage of these gases can be harmful for survival.
Every time we drive to school, use our heater or air conditioner, clean our windows, or even style our hair, we make choices that affect air pollution. These steps, as well as many others, are things we all can do to help reduce air pollution.
Conserve energy – remember to turn off lights, computers, and electric appliances when not in use.Use energy efficient light bulbs and appliances.Participate in your local utility’s energy conservation programs.Limit driving by carpooling, using public transportation, biking and walking.Combine errands for fewer trips.Keep your automobile well tuned and maintained. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions on routine maintenance, such as changing the oil and filters, and checking tire pressure and wheel alignment.Avoid excessive idling of your automobile.Use electric or hand-powered lawn care equipment.Be careful not to spill gasoline when filling up your car or gasoline powered lawn and garden equipment.Run dishwashers and clothes washers only when full.Choose environmentally friendly cleaners.Use water-based or solvent free paints whenever possible and buy products that say "low VOC".Seal containers of household cleaners, workshop chemicals and solvents, and garden chemicals to prevent volatile organic compounds from evaporating into the air.Purchase and use low-polluting outboard marine engines and personal watercraft (4-stroke and direct fuel injection 2-stroke outboard marine engines).Advocate for emission reductions from power plants and more stringent national vehicle emission standards.
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release of airpollutants in air due to burning of fossil fuels, forest fires, burning of wastes
we can prevent air pollution by planting more trees as trees are lungs of nature, reducing the release of air pollutants in air .
we can prevent air pollution by planting more trees as trees are lungs of nature, reducing the release of air pollutants in air .
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