Air pollution

Air pollution

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Air pollution by Mind Map: Air pollution

1. Sources

1.1. Greenhouse gasses

1.1.1. Sources

1.1.1.1. Carbon dioxide

1.1.1.2. Nitrogen oxide

1.1.1.3. Methane

1.1.1.4. Flourinated gasses

1.1.2. Effects

1.1.2.1. Climate change

1.1.2.2. Air pollution

1.1.2.3. Increase in global temperatures

1.2. Smog

1.2.1. Sources

1.2.1.1. Sulfurous

1.2.1.1.1. Sulfur oxide

1.2.1.2. Phytochemical / Ground level ozone

1.2.1.2.1. Sunlight

1.2.1.2.2. Nitrogen oxide

1.2.1.2.3. Volatile organic compounds

1.2.2. Effects

1.2.2.1. Grown haze

1.2.2.2. Harms plants

1.2.2.3. Irritating the eyes

1.2.2.4. Respiratory distress

1.3. Toxic pollutant

1.3.1. Sources

1.3.1.1. Chemical

1.3.1.1.1. Mercury

1.3.1.1.2. Lead

1.3.1.1.3. Dioxin

1.3.1.1.4. Benzene

1.3.1.2. Activities

1.3.1.2.1. Coal combustion

1.3.1.2.2. Waste incineration

1.3.1.2.3. Burning of gasoline

1.3.2. Effects

1.3.2.1. Serious health problems

1.3.2.1.1. Cancer

1.3.2.1.2. Reproductive complications

1.3.2.1.3. Birth defects

2. Solution

2.1. Decreasing the use of fossil fuels

2.1.1. By reducing the use of

2.1.1.1. Motor vehicle

2.1.1.2. Manufacturing

2.1.1.3. Electricity generation

2.1.2. Reducing air pollution

2.1.2.1. Contribute to

2.1.2.1.1. Clean environment

2.1.2.1.2. Improvement of human health

2.1.2.1.3. Slow the rate of global warming