Air pollution is caused by the release of harmful gases, particles, and molecules into the atmosphere from sources such as the burning of fossil fuels, automobile emissions, factory and industrial operations, mining activities, and global warming. Burning fossil fuels emits sulfur dioxide and carbon monoxide, while incomplete fossil fuel combustion releases greenhouse gases. Automobiles are major sources of greenhouse gases that can cause respiratory diseases. Factories and industries release carbon monoxide and chemicals that degrade air quality. Mining releases dust and chemicals that endanger worker and community health. Emitted greenhouse gases cause global warming by trapping heat and raising earth's temperature, threatening ecosystems and communities through melting glaciers, rising seas, and flooded areas. The effects of air pollution

1. Environmental pollution
Air pollution

2. What is air pollution ?
• Air Pollution is the release of pollutants such as gases, particles,
biological molecules, etc. into the air that is harmful to human health
and the environment.

3. Causes of Air Pollution
• Burning of Fossil Fuels
• The combustion of fossil fuels emits a large amount of sulphur
dioxide. Carbon monoxide released by incomplete combustion of
fossil fuels also results in air pollution.

4. Causes of Air Pollution
• Automobiles
• The gases emitted from vehicles such as jeeps, trucks, cars, buses, etc.
pollute the environment. These are the major sources of greenhouse
gases and also result in diseases among individuals.

5. Causes of Air Pollution
• Factories and Industries
• Factories and industries are the main source of carbon monoxide and
chemicals. These are released into the air, degrading its quality.
Breathing air with a high concentration of CO reduces the amount of oxygen that can be
transported in the blood stream to critical organs like the heart and brain. At very high levels, which
are possible indoors or in other enclosed environments, CO can cause dizziness, confusion,
unconsciousness and death.

6. Causes of Air Pollution
• Mining Activities
• In the mining process, the minerals below the earth are extracted
using large pieces of equipment. The dust and chemicals released
during the process not only pollute the air, but also deteriorate the
health of the workers and people living in the nearby areas

7. Causes of Air Pollution
• Global Warming
• Due to the emission of greenhouse gases, there is an imbalance in the
gaseous composition of the air. This has led to an increase in the
temperature of the earth. This increase in earth’s temperature is
known as global warming. This has resulted in the melting of glaciers
and an increase in sea levels. Many areas are submerged underwater.

8. Effects of air pollution
• Effect on Wildlife
• Depletion of the Ozone Layer
• Acid Rain
• Global Warming
• Child Health Problems
• Respiratory and Heart Problems