Atmosphere and human activities by Laia Fimia Vila https://padlet.com/laiafimia/lpac5qpl7pia Paula Font, Clàudia Campdelacreu i Laia Fímia en-us 2017-05-30 08:38:47 UTC 2024-10-14 05:49:35 UTC hello@padlet.com How can we reduce particulate matter? laiafimia https://padlet.com/laiafimia/lpac5qpl7pia/wish/174367347
-Reducing usage of Household products. 
-Not burn wood, leaves..
-Stop smoking.
-Reducing diesel vehicles.

]]> 2017-05-30 08:56:11 UTC https://padlet.com/laiafimia/lpac5qpl7pia/wish/174367347 What is the particle pollution and how does it get into air. laiafimia https://padlet.com/laiafimia/lpac5qpl7pia/wish/174367377 -  the term for solid particles and liquid droplets mixed floating in the air.
  • They are in the atmosphere because of complex reactions of pollutant chemicals.
       Types: 
  • Coarse particles: 10 micrometers or smaller
  • Fine fraction: 2.5 micrometers or smaller. 
]]> 2017-05-30 08:56:22 UTC https://padlet.com/laiafimia/lpac5qpl7pia/wish/174367377 Consequences laiafimia https://padlet.com/laiafimia/lpac5qpl7pia/wish/174367442
- Premature death in people with
  heart or lung disease

- Nonfatal heart attacks

- Irregular heartbeat

- Aggravated asthma

- Decreased lung function

- Increased respiratory
  symptoms, such as irritation of 
  the airways, coughing or
  difficulty breathing.

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