Smog- How does it affect us? by luis garcilazo https://padlet.com/lgarcilazomedrano7571/gd0wghuhc4us Why it is necessary to be controlled en-us 2018-04-27 21:30:42 UTC 2018-04-27 23:53:52 UTC hello@padlet.com What is smog? lgarcilazomedrano7571 https://padlet.com/lgarcilazomedrano7571/gd0wghuhc4us/wish/256171669
The term “smog” describes a mixture of emissions under specific climate conditions. These emissions include:

  • industrial pollutants
  • car and other vehicle pollutants
  • open burning
  • incinerators

In the United States, the first smog usually occurs in the summer.

Summer smog is also known as photochemical smog. This smog is created when sunlight mixes with hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides, which are chemicals in the atmosphere.

]]> 2018-04-27 21:33:07 UTC https://padlet.com/lgarcilazomedrano7571/gd0wghuhc4us/wish/256171669 lgarcilazomedrano7571 https://padlet.com/lgarcilazomedrano7571/gd0wghuhc4us/wish/256171775 2018-04-27 21:34:20 UTC https://padlet.com/lgarcilazomedrano7571/gd0wghuhc4us/wish/256171775 How can it affect us? lgarcilazomedrano7571 https://padlet.com/lgarcilazomedrano7571/gd0wghuhc4us/wish/256171873 Ozone, a colorless, odorless gas, can be good when in the upper atmosphere but harmful when found near ground level. Ozone formed in the Earth’s lower atmosphere can lead to smog and affect your health when you breathe it.
Exposure to smog can lead to several different types of short-term health problems due to its ozone content. These include:

  • Coughing and throat or chest irritation: High levels of ozone can irritate your respiratory system, generally lasting for a few hours after you’ve been exposed to smog. However, ozone can continue to harm your lungs even after symptoms disappear.
  • Worsening of asthma symptoms: If you suffer from asthma, exposure to high levels of ozone from smog can trigger asthma attacks.
  • Difficulty breathing and lung damage: Smog can make it feel difficult to breathe deeply, especially during exercise, according to the Mayo Clinic. This is because of the effects of ozone on lung function.
]]> 2018-04-27 21:35:15 UTC https://padlet.com/lgarcilazomedrano7571/gd0wghuhc4us/wish/256171873 lgarcilazomedrano7571 https://padlet.com/lgarcilazomedrano7571/gd0wghuhc4us/wish/256172028 2018-04-27 21:36:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lgarcilazomedrano7571/gd0wghuhc4us/wish/256172028 What can be done to reduce smog? lgarcilazomedrano7571 https://padlet.com/lgarcilazomedrano7571/gd0wghuhc4us/wish/256172231 1. Purchase renewable energy
By purchasing renewable energy, it helps in the reduction of emissions from power generating plants that heavily depend on fossil fuel. In other words, the use of renewable energy not only reduces environmental impacts but also trims down the presence of smog causing pollutants in the air.
2. Reducing and managing vehicular and industrial emissions
Vehicles and industries constitute the largest contributors of smog forming pollutants. The best way to reduce smog is to therefore to take the lead in managing gaseous emissions from cars and industries. For industries, the use of renewble energy sources and the manufacturing of environmentally friendly products are fundamental. For cars; aspects such as combining errands in one trip, use of public transport , proper maintenance of the car and walking or biking instead of driving can significantly reduce smog pollution.
3.Increasing energy efficiency and conserving energy
Increasing energy efficiency and at the same time conserving energy leads to reduced gaseous emissions into the atmosphere that often result in the formation of smog. A capable and productive energy management system can go a long way in reducing smog causing pollutants in the air such as nitrogen and sulfur oxides.



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