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- 1. AIR POLLUTION PRESENTED BY: DIVYANSHU THAKUR CLASS – 7 (B) & ROLL NO. - 17
- 2. INTRODUCTION OF AIR POLLUTION Air pollution is the contamination of air due to the presence of substances in the atmosphere that are harmful to the health of humans and other living beings, or cause damage to the climate or to materials.
- 3. It is also the contamination of indoor or outdoor surrounding either by chemical activities, physical or biological agents that alters the natural features of the atmosphere. There are many different types of air pollutants, such as gases (including ammonia, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrous oxides, methane and chlorofluorocarbons), particulates (both organic and inorganic), and biological molecules. Air pollution can cause diseases, allergies, and even death to humans; it can also cause harm to other living organisms such as animals and crops, and may damage the natural environment (for example, climate change, ozone depletion or habitat degradation) or built environment (for example, acid rain). Air pollution can be caused by both human activities and natural phenomena.
- 4. Environmental pollution on account of air pollution causes respiratory diseases in children. To minimize the impact of environmental pollution particularly air pollution, the Government has inter alia taken the following actions: 1. Introduction of cleaner/alternate fuel like CNG, LPG 2. Planting more trees 3. Promotion of public transport network including Metro 4. Compulsory PUC (Pollution under control) certification of period driven vehicles which test for carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons Using Electric Vehicles Planting More Trees Using alternate sources of energy
- 5. Air Pollution can be reduced by: • Planting more trees and nurture the ones present • Minimize Pollution from Cars by using Electric Vehicles, Carpooling, Keeping Car well serviced • Using environment friendly vehicles like bicycle to cover short distances • Using alternate sources of energy like solar energy rather than burning fossil fuels. • Using public transport whenever possible • Using Recycled Products and avoiding Plastics, Politeness • Keeping Indoor plants • Using Air Purifiers inside Home and Offices • Grow Compost from Home Waste • Print and photocopy on both sides of paper • Stop burning garbage, paper, dry leaves • Quit Smoking • Buying Rechargeable batteries