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Deforestation and certain agricultural practices, such as slash-and-burn farming and the use of chemical fertilizers, contribute to air pollution. Deforestation reduces the natural ability of forests to absorb carbon dioxide (CO2), a greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. Additionally, agricultural activities release pollutants like ammonia (NH3) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the atmosphere, impacting air quality and posing risks to human health.
The combustion of gasoline and diesel fuels in vehicles produces pollutants that significantly contribute to air pollution. Exhaust emissions contain nitrogen dioxide (NO2), carbon monoxide (CO), and fine particulate matter (PM2.5), among other harmful substances. The high number of vehicles on the roads, especially in urban areas, intensifies the impact of vehicular exhaust on air quality.
Industrial activities release harmful pollutants into the air, contributing to air pollution. These emissions result from the burning of fossil fuels, such as coal and oil, in manufacturing processes and power generation. The release of pollutants like sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and particulate matter (PM) from industries can have detrimental effects on both human health and the environment.
Prolonged exposure to polluted air can lead to various respiratory problems, such as asthma, bronchitis, and increased susceptibility to respiratory infections. The inhalation of pollutants irritates the airways, causing inflammation and narrowing, making it harder to breathe.
Air pollution has detrimental effects on the cardiovascular system, increasing the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular diseases. Fine particulate matter and pollutants like nitrogen dioxide can enter the bloodstream, causing inflammation, oxidative stress, and damage to blood vessels, impairing cardiovascular function
Air pollution not only affects human health but also has severe consequences for the environment. Pollutants can contribute to the formation of smog and acid rain, harm ecosystems, and lead to the deterioration of soil quality and water bodies. It can also negatively impact plant and animal life, disrupting delicate ecological balances