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Urban air pollution

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Sebastian Hagel

The document discusses different types of air pollution such as particulate air pollution and airborne lead pollution that are problems in cities and developing countries. Particulate air pollution is caused by dust, smoke and soot from traffic and industry, and causes serious diseases and death for 500,000 people each year. Airborne lead pollution was historically caused by leaded gasoline and is especially harmful to children, potentially causing brain damage and behavioral issues. The document examines how air pollution issues vary between developed and developing nations.

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In today’s modern society, more and more people move from the rural areas to the cities. This leads to a higher pressure on the traffic in urban areas.
This urbanization depends on an improvement in the country’s economy.
The urbanization in developing countries is progressing much faster than in already developed countries.
Particulate Air Pollution Dangerous invisible particles in the air caused by dust, smoke and soot. A problem in bigger cities. Particulate air pollution causes serious diseases and may even cause death. The amount of particulate air pollution depends on how tough the government 500 000 people tackles the problem. It’s harder to die every year control the emissions in developing because of countries. particulate air pollution.
Airborne Lead Pollution One of the most serious sorts of particulate air pollution. Caused by car fuel containing lead. Extremely bad for children. Might cause hearing loss, brain damages and behavioral abnormalities.

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Urban air pollution

  • 2. In today’s modern society, more and more people move from the rural areas to the cities. This leads to a higher pressure on the traffic in urban areas.
  • 3. This urbanization depends on an improvement in the country’s economy.
  • 4. The urbanization in developing countries is progressing much faster than in already developed countries.
  • 5. Particulate Air Pollution Dangerous invisible particles in the air caused by dust, smoke and soot. A problem in bigger cities. Particulate air pollution causes serious diseases and may even cause death. The amount of particulate air pollution depends on how tough the government 500 000 people tackles the problem. It’s harder to die every year control the emissions in developing because of countries. particulate air pollution.
  • 6. Airborne Lead Pollution One of the most serious sorts of particulate air pollution. Caused by car fuel containing lead. Extremely bad for children. Might cause hearing loss, brain damages and behavioral abnormalities.