Toxic Toby by Matteo Perchinunno

What is AIR POLLUTION?

matteoperchinunno23 — 2024-05-02 14:54:51 UTC

The AIR POLLUTION is the RELEASE of SOLID and LIQUID SUBSTANCES into the AIR that causes harm to HUMAN HEALTH.

The percentages of harmful gases are:

- Nitrogen:78%

- Oxygen:21%

- Argon:1%

ARGON is an ODORLESS, TASTELESS NOBLE GAS used in incandescent lamps. The origin of these substances can be NATURAL (volcanic or wind erosion) or ANTHROPOGENIC (production activities or combustion). These, once introduced into the air, are subject to DISPERSION, TRANSPORT and CHEMICAL TRANSFORMATION; For this reason, the concentration of POLLUTANTS in the air changes over time and space.

Causes of AIR POLLUTION

matteoperchinunno23 — 2024-05-02 14:55:57 UTC

The MAIN CAUSE of AIR POLLUTION is HUMAN ACTIVITY. Among the substances of NATURAL ORIGIN we find the products of VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS, the SMOKE OF FIRES, while among those of ANTHROPOGENIC ORIGIN there is above all the USE OF FOSSIL FUELS.

The MAIN SOURCES of pollution are:

energy production

Vehicle traffic

heating of homes and offices

emissions from industrial plants

Agriculture and livestock emit massive amounts of AMMONIA into the environment which, once EVAPORATED, forms AMMONIUM SALTS, which are the major constituents of PM.

How can we reduce AIR POLLUTION?

matteoperchinunno23 — 2024-05-02 14:58:47 UTC

We can REDUCE AIR POLLUTION by reduce the use of cars or airplane or , when we are in a group and we have to travel, we can use a single car, not 3 or 4 cars, or rent a bus. Companies can change the FOSSIL ENERGY in GREEN ENERGY like WIND, SUN and WATER ENERGY. Delivery companies can group some order for zone and with this METHOD, DELIVERY COMPANIES can reduce air pollution caused by delivery truck.

We can reduce the WASTE OF ENERGY, we can RECYCLE or RE-USE some objects that can not be used. We can buy 0KM PRODUCTS, do SUSTAINABLE SHOPPING, reduce the use of plastic, paper and mono-use objects.