Air Pollution

 The World Health Organisation defines air pollution as “the presence of materials in the air in such concentration which are harmful to man and his environment”. In fact, air pollution is the occurrence or addition of harmful particles, gases and other pollutants into the air which have an adverse effect on human beings, animals, vegetation, etc.

Sulfur dioxide emitted from the combustion of fossil fuels like coal, petroleum and other factory combustibles are one the major cause of air pollution. Pollution emitting from vehicles cause an immense amount of pollution. We depend on vehicles of fulfilling our basic need of transportation. But, their overuse is killed our environment as dangerous gases are produced from vehicles.

Ammonia is a very common product from agricultural related activities and is one of the most hazardous gases in the atmosphere. They emit harmful chemicals into the air and can also cause water pollution. Manufacturing industries release large amount of carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, organic compounds and chemicals into the air thereby depleting the quality of air.

Mining is a process wherein minerals below the earth are extracted using large equipment. During this process dust and chemicals are released in the air causing massive air pollution. Household cleaning products, painting supplies emit toxic chemicals in the air.