Air Pollution Presented By Abhay Gupta Pawan Vishwakarma Ashok Yadav Under the guidance of - Prof. Maheshwari Ma’am What is air pollution? Air pollution is the introduction of chemicals, particulate matter, or biological materials that cause harm or discomfort to humans or other living organisms, or cause damage to the natural environment or built environment, into the atmosphere. TYPES OF AIR POLLUTION Mainly there are two types of Air Pollutions- • Indoor Air Pollution • Outdoor Air Pollution. Indoor Air Pollutions It is more dangerous than the outdoor pollution, because we do everything in enclosed environments where air circulation maybe restricted. SOURCES OF INDOOR AIR POLLUTION • TOBACCO SMOKE. • COOKING AND HEATING APPLIANCES. • VAPORS FROM BUILDING MATERIALS. Outdoor Air Pollution Outdoor air pollution is pollution outside a house, buildings etc. There are many sources of air pollution like cars, factories etc. Smog is a type of large-scale outdoor pollution. It is caused by chemical reactions between pollutants derived from different sources. Impact of Air Pollution Pollution may muddy landscapes, poison soils, and waterways, or kill plants and animals. Humans are also regularly harmed by pollution. Serious Effects of Air Pollution on the Environment – •Global Warming. •Climate Change. •Acid Rain. •Smog effect. •Deterioration of fields. •Extinction of animal species. Health Effects Some serious Effects of Air Pollution on humans around the world, nine out of 10 people breathe unhealthy air. Air pollution is now the biggest environmental risk for early death, responsible for more than 6 million premature deaths each year from heart attacks, strokes, diabetes and respiratory diseases. • Asthma • Heart disease • Bronchitis • Lung Cancer • low birth weight • Skin Diseases Some Prevention • Plant more Trees • Avoid bursting Firecrackers Some Prevention • Make more use of Public Transport • Service your Vehicles regularly VIDEO ON AIR POLLUTION Link- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6rglsLy1Ys Conclusion Air pollution is a major environment-related health threat to children and a risk factor for both acute and chronic respiratory disease. To prevent this problem need to action by Govt and also increase awareness among people. THANK YOU!