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Air Pollution 1
Air Pollution 1
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation is the major contributor to air pollution,
especially in urban cities, where car ownership rates are more as
compared to rural areas.
BURNING OF GARBAGE
It can cause long-term health problems. Toxic chemicals
released during burning include nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide,
volatile organic chemicals and polycyclic organic matter.
BURNING FOSSILS
Most of the air pollution takes place due to the incomplete
burning of fossil fuels. These include coal, oil, and gasoline to
produce energy for electricity or transportation.