Air

pollution
Group
1
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Define
Causes
Consequence
Solution
Define
harmful to the health
of humans and other
living organisms
detrimental to
the environment
usually in the form of
gases, particulate matter or
biological molecules.
 Causes

Natural causes Waste causes

Natural forms of pollution are those that Landfills are also known to generate
result from naturally-occurring phenomena methane
 Causes

Dust and Wildfires Volcanic Activity

Occurs in heavily wooded areas during Volcanic eruptions and human
long dry periods. causes
 Causes

Animal and Vegatation

Animal digestion (particularly
by cattle) is another cause of
natural air pollution

Fossil-Fuel Emissions
The combustion of fossil fuels like
coal, petroleum and other factory
combustibles is a major cause of
air pollution.
 Consequence
-Air pollution - heart diseases
among humans
-Plants and crops grow less
-Greenhouse gases
-The burning of fossil fuels
 Solution

1. Promoting the use of 2.Encouraging the use of

renewable energy sources, public transportation,
such as wind and solar carpooling, or cycling
power. instead of individual car
use.

3. Implementing stricter 4. Reduction of forest

regulations on industrial fires and smoking
emissions.

6. Educating the public about

5. Planting trees and the impacts of air pollution
creating green spaces in and how they can reduce
urban areas. their own carbon footprints
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