Sources article: http://www.livestrong.com/article/213109-long-term-effects-of-air-pollution/
picture: http://www.avaqmd.ca.gov/index.aspx?page=369
Summary:
Chemicals are released in small and large amounts when we use our cars, operate factories, and burn coal for electricity, and these chemicals are toxic to humans. Prolonged exposure to air pollution has been linked to many pulmonary diseases and causes 64,000 deaths per year. It is also related to cardiovascular issues in areas with high air pollution, shortening peoples lives by as much as 3 years. Another danger of air pollution is toxic particulates, such as lead, mercury and arsenic. These particulates build up in your system and cause health problems. Arsenic can even increase your risk for cancer.
Questions:
1. What are some ways we can limit air pollution?
2. Do you think stricter laws should be implemented to control air pollution?
3. What is your opinion on global warming? Is it natural cycle or is it human created air pollution causing the problem?
What are ways to limit air pollution?- make more cars that have higher gas mileage or rely more on public transportation to decrease the amount of cars on the street.
ReplyDeleteDo you think there should be stricter laws to controll air pollution?- yes, but not directly for that would be to hard, instead things like setting stricter limits on how much exhaust a car can produce, etc.
What is your opinion on global warming, is it natural or man made?- I think that global warming and colling is natural but humans are speeding up the process and making it more severe.