Air Pollution
Air pollution is a significant environmental issue characterized by the introduction of harmful substances into the Earth's atmosphere, playing a crucial role in climate change. It manifests in two primary forms: indoor and outdoor pollution. Indoor air pollution arises from combustion sources like second-hand smoke and cooking stoves, as well as building materials containing asbestos, lead, and formaldehyde. It poses serious health risks, including asthma, lung cancer, and stroke. Outdoor ai...
1. Definition
1.1. What is Air Pollution?
1.2. Role in Climate Change
2. Solutions
2.1. Policy Measures
2.1.1. Emission standards
2.1.2. Green zoning
2.2. Technological interventions
2.2.1. Renewable energy sources
2.2.1.1. Solar
2.2.1.2. Wind
2.2.1.3. Hydro
2.2.2. Air filtration technologies
2.3. Personal Measures
2.3.1. Reducing energy consumption
2.3.2. Using public transportation
2.3.3. Planting trees
3. Types
3.1. Indoor Air Pollution
3.1.1. Causes
3.1.1.1. Combustion sources
3.1.1.1.1. Second-hand smoke
3.1.1.1.2. Cooking stoves
3.1.1.2. Building materials and furniture
3.1.1.2.1. Asbestos
3.1.1.2.2. Lead
3.1.1.2.3. Formaldehyde
3.1.2. Health Impact
3.1.2.1. Asthma
3.1.2.2. Lung cancer
3.1.2.3. Stroke
3.2. Outdoor Air Pollution
3.2.1. Causes
3.2.1.1. Transportation
3.2.1.1.1. Motor vehicles
3.2.1.1.2. Aviation
3.2.1.2. Industrial processes
3.2.1.3. Agriculture
3.2.2. Health Impact
3.2.2.1. Respiratory diseases
3.2.2.2. Heart disease
3.2.2.3. Premature death
4. Impact
4.1. On Human Health
4.1.1. Respiratory diseases
4.1.2. Cardiovascular problems
4.2. On Environment
4.2.1. Damage to crops
4.2.2. Acid Rain
4.2.3. Ozone Depletion
4.3. Economic Costs
4.3.1. Healthcare costs
4.3.2. Crop loss
4.3.3. Infrastructure damage