How does pollution affect global climate change?

Ā Air Pollution

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Last updated: Aug 15, 2020

What is atmosphere?

An atmosphere is a layer or a set of layers of gases surrounding a planet or other material body, that is held in place by the gravity of that body. Without theĀ atmosphereĀ there could be no life on Earth. TheĀ atmosphere keeps the climate on Earth moderate compared to that of other planets.

What is Air Pollution?

Air pollution refers to the release of pollutants into the air that are detrimental to human health and the planet as a whole.Ā  “Air pollutionĀ consists of chemicalĀ substancesĀ and particles released into the atmosphere, mainly by human actions. The major cause ofĀ outdoor air pollution is the burning of fossil fuels. Power plants, motor vehicles, and home furnaces all burn fossil fuels and contribute to the problem”. Most air pollution comes from energy use and production so we have to know how to use our energy most of the time. By that if we donā€™t save energy which arenā€™tĀ  designed to protect health.

“In humans, air pollution causes respiratory and cardiovascular problems. In fact, more people die each year from air pollution than automobile accidents.” Respiratory is a biological system consisting of specific organs and structures used for gas exchange in animals and plants. ExcessĀ deathsĀ from fossil fuelĀ air pollutionĀ comprises about 40% of allĀ air pollution deaths every Ā year in some county everyĀ  months. Air pollution can also cause long-term damage to people’s nerves, brain, kidneys, liver, and other organs. And this effect most of the adults over 65.

“Nitrogen and sulfur oxides, mainly from motor vehicle exhaust and coal burning, create acids when they combine with waterĀ in the air. The acids lower the pH of precipitation, formingĀ acid rain. If acid rain falls on the ground, it may damage soil and soil organisms. If it falls on plants, it may kill them (seeĀ FigureĀ below). If it falls into lakes, it lowers the pH of theĀ water and kills aquatic organisms.”Ā  Acid rain is a rain or any other form of precipitation that is unusually acidic, meaning that it has elevated levels of hydrogen ions.Ā  Some of the acid rain causesĀ  are burning of coal and other fossil fuels, the waste gases. And some of the problems the acid rain can be unconceivable detrimental for the environment and will kill many plants and animals over a long enough exposure.