https://padlet.com/celesteavna/8v2dh4e8z81f Gases in the air reacting with sunlight en-us 2017-04-19 16:54:24 UTC 2023-06-02 02:23:10 UTC hello@padlet.com celesteavna https://padlet.com/celesteavna/8v2dh4e8z81f/wish/167075825 Smog is a type of air pollution that usually results from coal burning and is a mix of chemicals in the air reacting with sunlight.]]> 2017-04-19 16:58:39 UTC https://padlet.com/celesteavna/8v2dh4e8z81f/wish/167075825 celesteavna https://padlet.com/celesteavna/8v2dh4e8z81f/wish/167492186 Smog contains chemicals such as carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide which can all be harmful to human health - especially children and seniors who have weaker lungs compared to the average healthy adult. Inhalation of smog over time can lead to a chronic cough, wheezing, and shortness of breath as well as irritation to the eyes and nose. Smog and ozone close to the ground can also make it difficult for plants to photosynthesize therefore causing them to die which can destroy entire ecosystems.]]> 2017-04-21 14:02:56 UTC https://padlet.com/celesteavna/8v2dh4e8z81f/wish/167492186 celesteavna https://padlet.com/celesteavna/8v2dh4e8z81f/wish/167493740 With smog causing plants to die according to the University of California it is estimated that 2-6 billion dollars are lost per year due to plants damaged due to smog. The farms affected by smog aren't always corporate farms as well - they can be family owned and when the plants die off the farm may not be able to bring in enough money which can put people in difficult financial situations as well as the lack of plants causing shortages of fruits and vegetables which could lead to an increase in price.]]> 2017-04-21 14:08:16 UTC https://padlet.com/celesteavna/8v2dh4e8z81f/wish/167493740 celesteavna https://padlet.com/celesteavna/8v2dh4e8z81f/wish/167495327 2017-04-21 14:13:22 UTC https://padlet.com/celesteavna/8v2dh4e8z81f/wish/167495327 celesteavna https://padlet.com/celesteavna/8v2dh4e8z81f/wish/167495482 Most smog comes from industrial sources such as factories but it can result from average things many people do in their day to day life as well. Driving less or taking public transportation or carpool helps to reduce carbon monoxide that's released into the air. You can also buy locally made products which leads to a cut in the cost of transport and therefore reduce emissions. Being energy efficient is an amazing idea as well as growing some of your own food or starting a community garden - you can even promote your stance by protesting, starting a petition, or boycotting companies that add to the pollution.]]> 2017-04-21 14:13:56 UTC https://padlet.com/celesteavna/8v2dh4e8z81f/wish/167495482 celesteavna https://padlet.com/celesteavna/8v2dh4e8z81f/wish/167497618 http://www.gardenguides.com/126400-effects-smog-plants.html
https://www.sciencedaily.com/terms/smog.html
http://www.autoblog.com/2012/08/22/la-smog-has-less-of-a-chokehold-than-years-ago-noaa-study-says/
http://www.conserve-energy-future.com/SmogPollution.php]]> 2017-04-21 14:21:35 UTC https://padlet.com/celesteavna/8v2dh4e8z81f/wish/167497618 celesteavna https://padlet.com/celesteavna/8v2dh4e8z81f/wish/167498137 2017-04-21 14:23:22 UTC https://padlet.com/celesteavna/8v2dh4e8z81f/wish/167498137 celesteavna https://padlet.com/celesteavna/8v2dh4e8z81f/wish/167498172 2017-04-21 14:23:30 UTC https://padlet.com/celesteavna/8v2dh4e8z81f/wish/167498172