Combustion Engine Exhaust
Cars, trucks, jet
airplanes and other combustion engine vehicles cause air pollution. The
exhaust from these contains carbon monoxide, nitrous oxide and gaseous
oxide. This type of air pollution creates smog (as seen in Los Angeles)
which causes respiratory health problems and holes in the ozone layer,
which increases the exposure to the sun's harmful rays.
Factories
Factories, office
buildings, homes and power-generating stations burn fossil fuels, which
cause air pollution. The burning of oil and coal (fossil fuels) also
contributes to smog. This air pollution destroys plants, damages
buildings and creates oxidation on iron.
Petroleum
Petroleum refineries release hydrocarbons and various particulates that pollute the air.
Power Lines
Some power lines are not insulated and are high voltage. This creates air pollution.
Pesticides
Pesticides used to kill
indoor and outdoor pests, insecticides used to kill insects and
herbicides use to kill weeds all cause air pollution.
Radioactive Fallout
Radioactive fallout causes air pollution from the nuclear energy dispersed, which is a dust.
Fertilizer Dust
Dust from fertilizers used to help plants grow causes air pollution.
Indoor Air Pollution
Sick building syndrome
(SBS) is the term used when there is indoor air pollution. This happens
when there is not enough ventilation to disburse the toxic fumes from
new carpet, paint and/or cleaning chemicals that are used indoors. Mold
can also cause SBS.
Mining Operations
Mining causes air pollution by releasing a variety of particles.
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