Air Pollution in Rockland County by Liam Horan https://padlet.com/lhoran0811/jkpa57z69vr5h0ys en-us 2020-06-10 18:06:06 UTC 2025-10-01 14:52:18 UTC hello@padlet.com Causes lhoran0811 https://padlet.com/lhoran0811/jkpa57z69vr5h0ys/wish/621232924 2020-06-10 18:15:40 UTC https://padlet.com/lhoran0811/jkpa57z69vr5h0ys/wish/621232924 Ozone Pollution lhoran0811 https://padlet.com/lhoran0811/jkpa57z69vr5h0ys/wish/621242150 Ozone is a major pollutant in Rockland County. It is made when heat reacts with oxygen in the atmosphere. It then travels downwind, and ends up here.]]> 2020-06-10 18:21:23 UTC https://padlet.com/lhoran0811/jkpa57z69vr5h0ys/wish/621242150 Particle Pollution lhoran0811 https://padlet.com/lhoran0811/jkpa57z69vr5h0ys/wish/621248746 Another major pollutant is particle pollution. This is made from burning wood, coal, and diesel fuel. It is a big problem in Rockland County because our close proximity to NYC causes the huge amounts of particle emission to be carried by the wind, and settle here.]]> 2020-06-10 18:25:54 UTC https://padlet.com/lhoran0811/jkpa57z69vr5h0ys/wish/621248746 How long has this been an issue for Rockland? lhoran0811 https://padlet.com/lhoran0811/jkpa57z69vr5h0ys/wish/621267680 Air pollution has been an issue in Rockland County since at least 2001 (the data doesn't go back any further). However, steps have been taken, and it isn't nearly as bad today as it was back then.]]> 2020-06-10 18:38:58 UTC https://padlet.com/lhoran0811/jkpa57z69vr5h0ys/wish/621267680 Effects lhoran0811 https://padlet.com/lhoran0811/jkpa57z69vr5h0ys/wish/621306957 2020-06-10 19:06:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lhoran0811/jkpa57z69vr5h0ys/wish/621306957 Ecosystem Changes lhoran0811 https://padlet.com/lhoran0811/jkpa57z69vr5h0ys/wish/621309926 The ozone in the air has negatively affected trees and other plants by interfering with their ability to do photosynthesis. This has caused a reduction of plant cover in areas like the Palisades Sill.]]> 2020-06-10 19:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/lhoran0811/jkpa57z69vr5h0ys/wish/621309926 Feeding Relationships lhoran0811 https://padlet.com/lhoran0811/jkpa57z69vr5h0ys/wish/621327209 The reduction in plant cover due to slowed photosynthesis makes it harder for birds to find food and shelter. This can travel up the food chain, affecting birds of prey, and top-level predators.]]> 2020-06-10 19:20:14 UTC https://padlet.com/lhoran0811/jkpa57z69vr5h0ys/wish/621327209 Solutions lhoran0811 https://padlet.com/lhoran0811/jkpa57z69vr5h0ys/wish/621420007 2020-06-10 20:33:49 UTC https://padlet.com/lhoran0811/jkpa57z69vr5h0ys/wish/621420007 Focusing on renewables lhoran0811 https://padlet.com/lhoran0811/jkpa57z69vr5h0ys/wish/621426058 Cuomo recently made a $1.4 billion dollar commitment to renewable energy. This will make half of New York's energy supply to be from renewable sources by 2030. NY-14 Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez recently introduced legislation called the "Green New Deal", which will make the American energy supply completely carbon-neutral by 2050.]]> 2020-06-10 20:39:16 UTC https://padlet.com/lhoran0811/jkpa57z69vr5h0ys/wish/621426058 Will it work? lhoran0811 https://padlet.com/lhoran0811/jkpa57z69vr5h0ys/wish/621450610 2020-06-10 21:01:31 UTC https://padlet.com/lhoran0811/jkpa57z69vr5h0ys/wish/621450610 Focusing on renewables lhoran0811 https://padlet.com/lhoran0811/jkpa57z69vr5h0ys/wish/621451635 Carbon neutral energy produces little to no pollutants. Using these, instead of fossil fuels, will greatly reduce particle pollution. This, in turn, will help curtail climate change, which is responsible for hotter temperatures, creating more ozone pollution. This method will most likely be very effective, however, Congress remains divided on these legislations, due to possible short-term effects on the economy.]]> 2020-06-10 21:02:30 UTC https://padlet.com/lhoran0811/jkpa57z69vr5h0ys/wish/621451635 Fun Facts lhoran0811 https://padlet.com/lhoran0811/jkpa57z69vr5h0ys/wish/621630575 2020-06-11 00:41:08 UTC https://padlet.com/lhoran0811/jkpa57z69vr5h0ys/wish/621630575 Air pollution is the 4th biggest threat to human life. lhoran0811 https://padlet.com/lhoran0811/jkpa57z69vr5h0ys/wish/621635078 This is behind high blood pressure, dietary risks, and smoking]]> 2020-06-11 00:46:17 UTC https://padlet.com/lhoran0811/jkpa57z69vr5h0ys/wish/621635078 In 2013, 1 in every 10 deaths were due to air pollution worldwide. lhoran0811 https://padlet.com/lhoran0811/jkpa57z69vr5h0ys/wish/621636887 That's 5 million lives.]]> 2020-06-11 00:48:15 UTC https://padlet.com/lhoran0811/jkpa57z69vr5h0ys/wish/621636887 Palisades Sill lhoran0811 https://padlet.com/lhoran0811/jkpa57z69vr5h0ys/wish/621640763 2020-06-11 00:52:50 UTC https://padlet.com/lhoran0811/jkpa57z69vr5h0ys/wish/621640763 Pollution from NYC lhoran0811 https://padlet.com/lhoran0811/jkpa57z69vr5h0ys/wish/621643195 2020-06-11 00:55:44 UTC https://padlet.com/lhoran0811/jkpa57z69vr5h0ys/wish/621643195 Air pollution graph lhoran0811 https://padlet.com/lhoran0811/jkpa57z69vr5h0ys/wish/621646047 2020-06-11 00:59:21 UTC https://padlet.com/lhoran0811/jkpa57z69vr5h0ys/wish/621646047 Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) and Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) campaigning for the Green New Deal lhoran0811 https://padlet.com/lhoran0811/jkpa57z69vr5h0ys/wish/621647382 2020-06-11 01:01:12 UTC https://padlet.com/lhoran0811/jkpa57z69vr5h0ys/wish/621647382 Chart showing reduction in emissions when clean energy is used lhoran0811 https://padlet.com/lhoran0811/jkpa57z69vr5h0ys/wish/621649430 2020-06-11 01:04:03 UTC https://padlet.com/lhoran0811/jkpa57z69vr5h0ys/wish/621649430 Graph showing where people are most at risk of air pollution related deaths lhoran0811 https://padlet.com/lhoran0811/jkpa57z69vr5h0ys/wish/621650645 2020-06-11 01:05:38 UTC https://padlet.com/lhoran0811/jkpa57z69vr5h0ys/wish/621650645 Video about smog in NYC lhoran0811 https://padlet.com/lhoran0811/jkpa57z69vr5h0ys/wish/621653111 2020-06-11 01:08:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lhoran0811/jkpa57z69vr5h0ys/wish/621653111 Further Reading: lhoran0811 https://padlet.com/lhoran0811/jkpa57z69vr5h0ys/wish/621654781 2020-06-11 01:09:26 UTC https://padlet.com/lhoran0811/jkpa57z69vr5h0ys/wish/621654781 Article about pollution in Rockland and Westchester Counties lhoran0811 https://padlet.com/lhoran0811/jkpa57z69vr5h0ys/wish/621656129 2020-06-11 01:11:17 UTC https://padlet.com/lhoran0811/jkpa57z69vr5h0ys/wish/621656129 Dialogue lhoran0811 https://padlet.com/lhoran0811/jkpa57z69vr5h0ys/wish/622774084 2020-06-11 16:29:24 UTC https://padlet.com/lhoran0811/jkpa57z69vr5h0ys/wish/622774084 Definitions lhoran0811 https://padlet.com/lhoran0811/jkpa57z69vr5h0ys/wish/622792239 Emission- the production and discharge of something, especially gas or radiation.

Plant cover- plants that grow over an entire area of land

Carbon neutral- making no net release of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere, especially through offsetting emissions by planting trees.

Fossil fuels- a natural fuel such as coal or gas, formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms. They tend to cause a lot of pollution and climate issues.
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