What is air pollution?
Air pollution is defined as the presence of toxic chemicals and compounds in the air which can lead to many different health risks. Having pollution through our air can help people develop health problems. Things like diseases in your lungs, heart, brain and different organs throughout your body are all results of bad air pollution.
What causes air pollution?
Air pollution occurs when harmful or excessive quantities of substances including gases, particulates, and biological molecules are introduced into Earth’s atmosphere. This can be caused by burning fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, natural gas or gasoline.
Are there any ways to help with our community’s air pollution?
- Conserve energy – turning off electrical appliances such as lights and computers
- Use energy efficient light bulbs and appliances
- Participate in your local utilities energy conservation programs
- Limit driving by carpooling, using public transport, biking and walking
- Combine errands for fewer trips
- Keep your automobile well-tuned and maintained
- Avoid access idling
- Use environmentally friendly cleaners
How to make a pollution catcher?
This video shows us how to make a pollution catcher and the materials we will need to use.
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