2. Air pollution is when harmful
substance like dust, gases or
smoke contaminate the air we
breathe, often from sources
like industries and vehicles,
posing risks to health and the
environment.
What is Air Pollution?
3. Scope Based on Sources:
Mobile Sources: Pollution from
vehicles, including cars,
trucks, motorcycles, and
other mobile transportation.
Scope Based on Pollutants:
Greenhouse Gases: Emissions
contributing to climate change,
such as carbon dioxide (CO2),
methane (CH4), and nitrous
oxide (N2O).
Spatial Perspectives:
Local Air Pollution:
Concentrations of pollutants in
specific areas, often
associated with urban or
industrial regions.
Health and Environmental
Perspectives:
Human Health Impact:
Consideration of the effects
of air pollution on respiratory
and cardiovascular health, as
well as potential links to
cancer.
THE SCOPE AND
PERSPECTIVES
OF AIR
POLLUTION
4. OUTDOOR
AIR
POLLUTION
TRANSPORTATION
Exhaust from
vehicles, ships
and aircraft.
I N D U S T R I A L
S O U R C E
Emissions from factories
and manufacturing
processes.
N A T U R A L S O U R C E S
Volcanic eruptions,
wildfires, dust
storms.
A G R I C U L T U R A L
A C T I V I T I E S
Pesticide and fertilizer
use, livestock emissions.
5. INDOOR AIR
POLLUTION
T O B A C C O S M O K E
Smoking indoors can
significantly
contribute to indoor
air pollution
B U I L D I N G
M A T E R I A L S
Off-gassing from paints,
furniture, carpets
C O M B U S T I O N
S O U R C E S
Cooking stoves,
fireplaces, candles
H O U S E H O L D
P R O D U C T S
Cleaning agents, air
fresheners, pesticides
6. Outdoor
Outdoor Indoor
Indoor
Indoor and Outdoor
Pollution Standards and
Guidelines
These are often set by
environmental agencies or
governments
Particulate matter (PM), nitrogen
dioxide (NO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2),
ozone (O3), carbon monoxide (CO),
and lead.
Organizations like the World
Health Organization (WHO)
provide guidelines for indoor air
quality, covering pollutants like
PM, volatile organic compounds
(VOCs), radon, and carbon
monoxide.
7. THE IMMEDIATE
EFFECTS OF
AIR POLLUTION
Respiratory Issues: Shortness
of breath, coughing, irritation.
02.
Eye Irritation: Redness,
tearing.
Headaches: Especially in
areas with high levels of
pollutants.
03.
01.
9. LONG-TERM
EFFECTS OF
AIR POLLUTION
Chronic Respiratory Diseases: Asthma,
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD).
02.
Cardiovascular Issues: Increased
risk of heart attacks and
strokes.
Cancer: Prolonged exposure
to certain pollutants can
increase cancer risk.
03.
01.
11. THE METHODS FOR
CONTROLLING AIR POLLUTION
01. 02. 03.
Emission Standards:
Regulations limiting the
amount of pollutants
released by industries
and vehicles.
Alternative Energy
Sources: Transitioning to
cleaner energy sources
like solar, wind, and
electric power.
Green Infrastructure:
Planting trees, creating
green spaces to absorb
pollutants.
12. THE METHODS FOR MITIGATING
AIR POLLUTION
01. 02. 03.
Public Awareness:
Educating the public on
reducing personal
contributions to air
pollution.
Policy and Regulation:
Enforcing
and strengthening
environmental
regulations.
Technological
Innovations: Developing
and implementing new
technologies to reduce
emissions.
