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- World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 4.6 million people die each year as a result of air pollution BBC Pollution: A life and death issue
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Air pollution results from the accumulation of harmful chemical elements or compounds into the atmosphere. Air pollution has bee proven to cause death in living organisms and damage to the Earth's ozone.
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Causes
- Aerosols Environmental Protection Agency: Air
- Asbestos Environmental Protection Agency: Air
- Carbon Monoxide Environmental Protection Agency: Air
- Ground Level Ozone Environmental Protection Agency: Air
- Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) Environmental Protection Agency: Air
- Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) Environmental Protection Agency: Air
- Lead Environmental Protection Agency: Air
- Mercury Environmental Protection Agency: Air
- Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) Environmental Protection Agency: Air
- Particulate Matter (PM) Environmental Protection Agency: Air
- Propellants, Radon Environmental Protection Agency: Air
- Refrigerants Environmental Protection Agency: Air
- Sulfur Oxides (SO2) Environmental Protection Agency: Air
- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Environmental Protection Agency: Air
- Carbon Dioxide National Geographic Air Pollution
- Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) National Geographic Air Pollution
- Methane National Geographic Air Pollution
- Particulate Matter (dust, ash, soot, etc.) NRDC: Asthma and Air Pollution
- Sulfur Dioxide National Geographic Air Pollution
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Effects
- Haze
- Low visibility
- Asthma NRDC: Asthma and Air Pollution
- Cardiovascular diseases such as stroke and heart disease American Heart Association: Air Pollution, Heart Disease and Stroke
- Sperm mutation Newstrack India: Air pollution causes sperm mutation, says study
- Blood clots New Scientist: Air pollution causes dangerous blood clots
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Air Pollution Questions
Is Fiji Waters GREEN campaign trying to hide the fact that they are a huge polluter? 2 AnswersAccording to this article (http://www.climatebiz.com/news/2008/04/17/fiji-water-discloses-supply-chain-carbon-footprint-plans-reduce-environmental-impact), Fiji... read more
Is CO2 a pollutant or not? 6 AnswersIt's not a polutant as far as the plants are concerned. But it *is* a polutant if there's too much of it. Do you think vitamin C is a poison? Did you know th... read more
In modern warfare is air to air engagement, a factor? 2 AnswersIsraeli F-16I during a Red Flag exercise in the US. http://www.air-attack.com/MIL/f16/f16i_redflag_20090721.JPG Yes, air to air engagement is a very important ... read more
What punishments seem fair to be given to companies/individuals who pollute rivers with chemicals and other waste? 2 AnswersI live in a town with a polluted river. There is garbage in the river and it is disgusting. I wouldn't want to eat fish out of this river. I remember a few year... read more
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another type of air pollution … http://bit.ly/5XHmlV
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@divapurba iyaa, senang bgt sm makanannya, but not so much sm air pollution n macet.. Hihi..
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RT @eggiepuff: I don't understand y people who STINK can't smell themselves dang this is the worse kind of air pollution :/ ~LOL
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AIR POLLUTION FAQS - Frequently asked questions about air pollution http://tinyurl.com/yk2hla5
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@rgreenpc Why would it void it any more than say dust or pet dander? All are everyday pollution that will cause issues. that's why i buy air
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