For example, in the externe project funded by the european commission. The dire need to monitor air quality is very glaring, owing to increased industrial activities over the past years. One could claim that air pollution started when humans began burning fuels. This project will introduce air pollution in general point of view, describe the cause pollutants, human effects, and explain critical environmental effect in present time. Air quality monitoring using iot and big data 3 air quality is a global challenge for governments, regulators, city administrators and citizens. Impacts of air pollution in india 2 urban air pollution source apportionment studies 4 strategies for control of air pollution in urban centres 4 conclusions 18 policy brief teri policy brief the energy and resources institute february 2018 project title. We will be dividing ourselves into 6 groups count off by 6. Air pollution emanates from various sources, which include.
The cost of air pollution consequences on the economy p. In this era, air pollution cause a high risk for the safety of the world. The origin of air pollution on the earth can be traced from the times when man started using firewood as a means of cooking and heating. Noise pollution can be defined as the excessive noise that disturbs the activities of animals or humans.
Air pollution has multiple sources, including natural as well as manmade sources. Towards a pollutionfree planet pollution poses a direct threat to respecting, protecting and promoting human rights and gender equality, international human rights obligations related to health, life, food and water, safeguarding a healthy and sustainable environment for present and future generations, and achieving the 2030. Technology has begun to solve some pollution problems, and public awareness of the extent of pollution will eventually make government bodies to be more proactive rather than. Consequences of air pollution co 2 is a good transmitter of sunlight, but it also partially restricts infrared radiation going back from the earth into space, which produces the socalled greenhouse effect that prevents a drastic cooling of the earth during the night increasing the amount of co 2 in the atmosphere. Anthropogenic air pollution commenced with humans systematic use of fire. According to the governments own air quality index, this. The major component of photochemical smog is ozone. The goals of the project are to guide students the project was developed by funded by the us epa. Definitions and classifications used in the study of air pollution are introduced. Clean air, healthy children teachers guide and activities.
But if you are concerned about air pollution, there is a free and easy to use service that allows you to. For environmental health science students air pollution mengesha admassu, mamo wubeshet university of gondar in collaboration with the ethiopia public health training initiative, the carter center, the ethiopia ministry of health, and the ethiopia ministry of education august 2006. The recommendations presented below focus on research. Teri partnership for clean energy access and improved policies for. This state of global air 2018 report presents the latest analysis of worldwide air pollution exposures and health impacts. Transport and air pollution not a case study, but explains air pollution caused by transportation. Air pollution prepared by jikrul hasan student of iubat department of mechanical engineering id. Causes, effects, and solutions for today and tomorrow since people living in the twentyfirst century have the likelihood of experiencing the effects of harmful pollution, looking at the causes of this water and air pollution is definitely vital in halting its devastating consequences. Environmental pollution, types, causes, impact and. The impact of pollution on our planet and our lives p1. A comparison of the health effects of ambient particulate matter air pollution from five emission sources neil j. Many governments are investing multibillion dollar sums in policies and solutions to improve air quality and they are empowering cities to tackle air pollution locally. Continuous rise of population along with the lack of suitable measures for air pollution control means that there is a great potential that conditions may worsen in future in indian cities. Discusses various features of air pollution and the current generation of atmospheric dispersion codes.
The benefits and costs of the clean air act from 1990 to 2020. This paper provides the insight view about the affects of environment pollution in the perspective of air pollution, water and land soil waste pollution on human by diseases and problems, animals and trees plants. Keep reading to learn more about the different types of air pollution, their effects, and possible ways to control them. Healthy air, healthier children une 201 l 3 heals project to raise awareness of air pollution in school environments and how it affects childrens health, heal developed a citizenscience. Analysis of air pollution in indian cities a literature. It is in this context that this brief analyzes the impact of air pollution on india and the. Karen allaire, rn, ms, cpnp uwchildrens hospital and clinics. A comparison of the health effects of ambient particulate. Air pollution is a major factor that creates bad influence to human health and cause respiration disease. Interactive qualifying project air pollution in asia.
In other words, all manmade anthropogenic emissions into the air can be called air pollution, because they alter the chemical composition of the natural atmosphere. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Abstract water is life for all but this water is polluting day by day in severe condition. The increase in the global concentrations of greenhouse gases co 2. Today, air pollution has emerged as a global public health problem and is identified as a. Air pollution and its effects exposure to outdoor and household air pollution outdoor air pollution in cities in jakarta, indonesia, annual mean pm 2. I hereby declare that the project report entitled air pollution. Pdf causes, consequences and control of air pollution.
Also introduced are a brief history of air pollution. State of global air2019 a special report on global exposure to air pollution and its disease burden the state of global air is a collaboration between the health effects institute and the institute for health metrics and evaluations global burden of disease project. The changes were positively associated with pm 10 and pm 2. Living organisms can survive without water for some time but cannot survive without air because when we breathe then we intake oxygen from air and releases carbon dioxide, if this procedure does not take place then it is difficult to survive. As per the global burden of disease comparative risk assessment for 2015, air pollution exposure contributes to approximately 1. In evaluating solutions to global warming, air pollution, and energy security, two important questions. It contributes to acid rain formation, ozone depletion, and climate change. The dirty truth 2009 air pollution is the addition of gases, chemicals, and particle matter into the atmosphere.
Air pollution is a major and growing risk factor for ill health in india, contributing significantly to the countrys burden of disease. Air pollution primarily comes from burning fossil fuels such as natural gas, petroleum, and coal. Air pollution ppt and pdf for free download study mafia. Air plays a vital role not only in nature but also in the lives of human beings and all living organisms. Evaluation of nuclear power as a proposed solution to. The air is certainly a lot cleaner today than in the days of the smogs of the 1950s, when factory chimneys belched out smoke and nearly everyone had a coal fire. Photochemical smog, a noxious mixture of gases and particles, is produced when strong sunlight triggers photochemical reactions in the atmosphere. The impact of pollution on our planet and our lives. Air pollution and its effects on health case studies, india.
It draws from the most recent evidence produced in 2016 as part of the global burden of. This project is mainly designed for asia, the worlds largest continent. Air pollution is the presence of one or more disadvantageous content in such quantity and for such duration, as it is catastrophic, or tend to be catastrophic, to human health and welfare, animal or plant life. It is the contaminants of air by the discharge of detrimental substances. Causes, consequences, prevention method and role of wbphed with special reference from murshidabad district rozina khatun research scholar, department of geography, tilka manjhi bhagalpur university, bihar, india. Air pollution from stationary sources the rules and regulations specified within md 1182004 shall apply for controlling air pollutants released from stationary sources. Air pollution affects our day to day activities and quality of life. Air pollution is the introduction into the atmosphere of chemicals, particulates, or biological materials that cause discomfort, disease, or death to humans, damage other living organisms such as food crops, or damage the natural environment or built environment 2. It poses a threat to the ecosystem and the quality of life on the planet. Summary report 4 recommendations the findings of this study have potentially significant implications for policy, programs, and research related to air pollution in the u. Biodiversity will continue to be threatened by excessive input of harmful air pollution in.
Air pollution in urban and industrial areas is often called smog. Project applicants shall comply with the methodologies outlined in the following applicable guidelines when monitoring and. The discussion paper is an output of a project on energy and environment goals under dfid. Whats the solution was designed for students in grades 69 and uses real time data to teach air pollution. Teachers guide and activities for young children wisconsin department of natural resources 2012 bureau of air management. A study has listed air pollution as the cause of four percent of the deaths in the united states. What follows are the typical phases of a proposed mining project. Environment pollution is a widereaching problem and it is likely to influence the health of human populations is great. For further information on air pollution, the air pollution index will.
Terishell joint study agreement on indias medium to long. Air pollution is defined as the emission of particulate toxic elements into the atmosphere by natural or anthropogenic sources 1. Environmental pollution usually occurs as a result of energy conversions and the use of resources which leaves their byproducts behind in water, soil or air. This project will introduce air pollution in general point of view. A truly green school has good indoor air quality and low carbon emissions, achieved through. Air pollution exposure has shown to slow lung development in children5, affect cognitive development 6, and has resulted in high levels of mortality from respiratory infections 7. Cowie 1,3,4 1 woolcock institute of medical research, university of sydney, 431 glebe point road, glebe, sydney. These sources can be further differentiated into either mobile or stationary sources 2. The interaction of these pollutants can also yield complex results. Chronic exposure to urban air pollution affects lung function, increases the risk of cvd and lung cancer, alters immunity, induces dna and.
Pollution is the contamination, by man, of any natural resource. Also for air pollution, despite the impressive reductions in precursor emissions, fine particulates in ambient air will still cause life shortening of more than four months to the european population. Also introduced are a brief history of air pollution, its regulation, and trends of its ambient. The results of the projects indicated substantial reduction in. Evaluation of nuclear power as a proposed solution to global warming, air pollution, and energy security in. Living organisms can survive without water for some time but cannot survive without air because when we breathe then we intake oxygen from air and releases carbon dioxide, if this procedure does not take. Air pollution is a global health issue of growing concern.
The major sources of this pollution come from the motor vehicle engines, trains, aircraft, transportation systems, and systems. The present lecture note on air pollution is therefore, prepared to be used as a teaching. The benefits and costs of the clean air act from 1990 to. An introduction to air pollution definitions, classifications, and. Air pollution not only harms buildings and plant life, but it negatively impacts human health as well. These include stroke and heart disease, respiratory illness and cancers. Each phase of mining is associated with different sets of environmental impacts. In the second section, the consequences of air pollution on health are. Though generally thought of as an urban dilemma, it poses a health threat in rural areas as well.
Friedrich et al show that more than half of the damage costs of pollutants released in. A case study of a cashew nut factory in my neighbourhood being submitted as part of the requirements for the kumari arivial peravai young scientists programme 20092010 is my original work and has not formed the basis for the award of. Each group will be assigned one of the 6 criteria pollutants 3. Atmospheric sulfuric acid is one example of a secondary pollutant. Air pollution is an undesirable change in the physical, chemical or biological characteristics of air.
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