Air pollution by thomas ko
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The document defines air pollution as occurring when air contains harmful amounts of gases, dust, fumes or odors. It discusses the types and causes of air pollution, including both natural sources like wildfires and volcanoes, as well as human sources such as vehicles, power plants and burning of fossil fuels. The effects of air pollution are outlined as both impacts on human health through diseases, and environmental effects like acid rain, crop damage, and global climate change. Mitigation strategies proposed include sustainable development, international agreements, new technologies and lowering emissions.
Air pollution by thomas ko
- 2. DEFINITION occurs when the air contains gases, dust, fumes or odor in harmful amounts.
- 3. TYPES OF AIR POLLUTION Outdoor Air Pollution oSmog oParticulates oAcid Rain oGreenhouse Gases Indoor Air Pollution
- 4. CAUSES Natural Sources e.g. smoke that comes from wildfires, volcanoes Human Sources e.g. power plants and automobiles, fireplaces, and furnaces
- 5. EFFECTS Human Effects e.g. diseases Environmental Effects Acid rain Eutrophication Haze Wildlife Ozone Depletion Crop and forest damage Global Climate Change
- 6. IMPACTS Climate System Health Economy Environment Ecosystem Forestry Agriculture
- 7. MITIGATIONS Mitigation of Air Pollution Sustainable Development International Conventions and Treaties National and International funds, Eco-Conversion New Technologies, Recycling Lower Combustion Lower Transboundary Emissions Lower Emissions
- 8. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS Air pollution has long been a serious problem in the world. Without air, Earth would be unable to sustain life. Spread the Word.
- 9. Taiwan
- 10. comparing Taiwan and China