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Air pollution has an array of causes and they have a profound effect on all of the different living things in our environment. Many of us don’t think about the various causes of pollution that we are associated with. Yet we have more control over it than we often realize. When you have information about where the air pollution stems from then you make choices to reduce it.
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POLLUTION WORLD
Facts about Pollution
Effects of Pollution
POLLUTION WORLD
Air Pollution
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Types of Air Pollution
There are quite a few types of air pollution that the EPA has identified.
In each of the categories they also have assigned levels of the threat each of them has on the overall environment.
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Air Pollution Causes
Air pollution has an array of causes and they have a profound effect on all of the different living things in our environment.
Many of us don’t think about the various causes of pollution that we are associated with.
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Air Pollution Causes
Factories that create various forms of products are prime contributors to the problem of air pollution. They continue to push the envelope for mass production. Just about anything you can imagine that is offered in bulk is produced in a factory.
This can include your favorite foods, clothing, and even automobiles.
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Effects of Air Pollution
The effects of air pollution are huge in terms of how they affect the overall health of people.
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Effects of Air Pollution
Individuals with lung disease or heart disease are going to be severity impacted by air pollution.
Since the overall level of chemicals and other particles in the air can influence the severity of the health symptoms and problems many doctor’s are telling their patients to move to a location with lower levels of air pollution.
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Air Pollution Facts
If you don’t think that air pollution can really be a problem for you or your family then you need to read the facts.
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Air Pollution Facts
Everyone is susceptible to air pollution but it is twice as likely to adversely affect those that live in major cities.
The World Health Organization documents that at least 2 million people die annually as a result of air pollution related deaths.
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Air Pollution Control
In 1955 the first laws were passed to help with air pollution control.
The APCA (Air Pollution Control Act) was implemented by the Federal government in the United States. By that time in our society we already knew that there were serious problems with air pollution.
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Preventing Air Pollution
Taking action to prevent air pollution is a wise decision. Too often we don’t think about it but the air we take in automatically can determine our quality of life.
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Preventing Air Pollution
Education is one of the main ways in which air pollution can be prevented and isn’t just for adults either.
Children could be learning at home and in school about the problems with air pollution. This can instill in them the decision to live a life that is going to reduce air pollution.
