Air Pollution by Lauren LeMinh https://padlet.com/lemin014/air_pollution_linkage History, Problems, and Solutions en-us 2016-12-13 00:36:18 UTC 2023-05-24 05:50:32 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Xmastree.png History of Air Pollution lemin014 https://padlet.com/lemin014/air_pollution_linkage/wish/168181752 1760-1830 -> Industrial Revolution
  • Rural life was replaced with urban and industries societies
  • Powered factories and machines
1948 -> Donora, PA
  • Lethal haze from steel and zinc smelters
  • Publicized importance of air quality
1963 -> Clean Air Act
  • Created to control air pollution
  • Major amendments in 1970, 1977, and 1990
1970 -> Environmental Protection Agency 
  • Regulates environmental policies
  • Conduct research to understand environmental issues
  • Works to create new technologies to help preserve the environment
]]> 2017-04-25 17:30:49 UTC https://padlet.com/lemin014/air_pollution_linkage/wish/168181752 Major Air Pollutants lemin014 https://padlet.com/lemin014/air_pollution_linkage/wish/168186156 Six criteria pollutants monitored by the EPA:
Each pollutant is linked to the EPA website where specific information about each pollutant can be found.
]]> 2017-04-25 17:42:30 UTC https://padlet.com/lemin014/air_pollution_linkage/wish/168186156 National Ambient Air Quality Standards lemin014 https://padlet.com/lemin014/air_pollution_linkage/wish/168188747 The National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) sets the standards on the levels of these pollutants that is safe for the environment. This link gives the standards for the six air pollutants.]]> 2017-04-25 17:49:30 UTC https://padlet.com/lemin014/air_pollution_linkage/wish/168188747 Problems From Air Pollutants - Human Health lemin014 https://padlet.com/lemin014/air_pollution_linkage/wish/168190210
  •  Ozone can cause chest pain, cough, throat irritation, inflammation of airways and/or lungs
  • Carbon monoxide can reduce the oxygen that gets delivered to the brain or heart; thus causing dizziness or confusion
  • Sulfur dioxide harms the respiratory system and greatly effects those with asthma
  • Nitrogen dioxide harms the respiratory system causing coughing or wheezing, especially in those with asthma
  • Particulate Matter can get stuck in lungs and causes serious health problems related to breathing
  • Lead can affect many important systems of the body such as the digestive, developmental, and immune systems
    • ]]>     2017-04-25 17:53:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lemin014/air_pollution_linkage/wish/168190210     Problems From Air Pollutants - The Environment lemin014 https://padlet.com/lemin014/air_pollution_linkage/wish/168193242
  • Ozone affects the sensitive vegetation in forests and wilderness areas especially during growing season
  • Carbon monoxide does not have large environmental problems as it mostly effects human health
  • Sulfur dioxide can damage trees and plants by harming leaves and growth; contributes to acid rain
  • Nitrogen dioxide can interact with water to cause aide rain and make the air hazy
  • Particulate Matter mainly contributes to the haze which cause less visibility
  • Lead can lead to less growth in plants and animals as well as affect their reproductive rates
    • ]]>     2017-04-25 18:01:55 UTC https://padlet.com/lemin014/air_pollution_linkage/wish/168193242     What can be done lemin014 https://padlet.com/lemin014/air_pollution_linkage/wish/168193638 There are many solutions to reducing your contributions to air pollution. 
    • Carpool, use public transit, or bike/walk
    • Conserve energy by turning off lights, limiting appliance use
    • Avoid burning trash or leaves
    • For more steps to reduce energy, go to this link
    The EPA also has many regulations from the Clean Air Act that help to keep pollutant levels under control
    • Transportation and vehicle standards
    • Visibility rules with respect to haze from particulate matter
    • For more information about the Clean Air Act, go to this link
    ]]>     2017-04-25 18:03:03 UTC https://padlet.com/lemin014/air_pollution_linkage/wish/168193638     Resources lemin014 https://padlet.com/lemin014/air_pollution_linkage/wish/168196717 Most information found was from the EPA's website which can be found at this link: https://www.epa.gov
    Information about the industrial revolution was found at this link: http://www.history.com/topics/industrial-revolution]]>     2017-04-25 18:12:39 UTC https://padlet.com/lemin014/air_pollution_linkage/wish/168196717     lemin014 https://padlet.com/lemin014/air_pollution_linkage/wish/168206138 2017-04-25 18:41:59 UTC https://padlet.com/lemin014/air_pollution_linkage/wish/168206138 Why is air pollution important? lemin014 https://padlet.com/lemin014/air_pollution_linkage/wish/168206529 People all over the world suffer from long term and short term effects of air pollution. Currently, more children are being diagnosed with asthma and are becoming more sensitive to air pollutants. Also, it is affecting the way we live and our quality of life. The more air pollution in the air, the more environment that will be destroyed; and we won't be able to get it back. 
    Air pollutants are also causing global warming and damage to the stratospheric ozone, which protects us from the harmful UV rays from the sun. It is important for us to find other sources of energy and find ways to limit what we put into the air. Additionally, the EPA is important in creating federal policies for air quality and takes measures to assist the country in finding ways to limit emissions.]]>     2017-04-25 18:43:22 UTC https://padlet.com/lemin014/air_pollution_linkage/wish/168206529