Air pollution contributes to climate change, hence air pollution. Air pollution and its control measures 447 the other choice for an electric utility can be the use of natural gas as a fuel. In children, air pollution is linked to asthma and bronchitis, increases in school absences and er visits. Known for its detailed development and application of equations, the text emphasizes an understanding of the relationship between sources and control of air pollution, rather than. Review of evidence on health aspects of air pollution. What are the causes of air pollution pollutant description and main uk sources potential effects on healthenvironment particulate matter pmpm 10 and pm 2. The air pollution emission experiments and policy apeep analysis model muller and mendelsohn 2006, 2009 is a traditional integrated assessment model mendelsohn 1980. Get a printable copy pdf file of the complete article 4k, or click on a page image below to browse page by page.
Review of solutions to global warming, air pollution, and. Description of the air pollution emission experiments and. With the discovery and increasing use of coal, air pollution. A comprehensive treatment ofeach ofthese three areas is beyond the scope of a single book, however. Air pollution is an important determinant of health. Feb, 2009 presentation about the air pollution, causes, effects, possible solutions and something more.
The present book is devoted to an indepthanalysis ofthe gen eration and control of air pollutants at their source, which we refer to as air pollution engineering. Presence of any substance which has harmful effects on human or environmental health sources of pollution. Air pollution and its effects on health case studies, india. When looking at research completed about the environmental and social implications of air pollution, one can find numerous aspects such as the effects on ozone, human health, and ecosystems. Discusses various features of air pollution and the current generation of atmospheric dispersion codes. Plan strenuous outside activities when air quality is better. But if you are concerned about air pollution, there is a free and easy to use service that allows you to check levels in your area. Air pollution is known to be one of the aggravating factors for many respiratory ailments and cardiovascular disease. Clean air is vital to sustain the delicate balance of life on earth. Presentation about the air pollution, causes, effects, possible solutions and something more.
Impacts of air pollution on human health, ecosystems and. Air pollution is the name for the mixture of substances in the atmosphere the air around us that we breathe. Full text full text is available as a scanned copy of the original print version. Air pollution a subgroup to consider the relationship of asthma to air pollution was established during 1993 by the committee on the medical effects of air pollutants, according to the committees latest annual report. Environmental protection agency sets and enforces air quality standards only for ambient air. Air pollution reduces the economic value of crops and leads to expensive cleaning of cultural heritage. Health aspects of air pollution with particulate matter.
Air pollution is defined as the emission of particulate toxic elements into the atmosphere by natural or anthropogenic sources 1. Natural pollution volcanic eruptions, forest fires, biological decay. In order to facilitate air quality assessment, modelling of air pollutant concentrations, incorporating traffic parameters like the. Air pollution can cause health problems, by inhaling particles, such as reactive chemicals like ozone, and biological materials like.
Presence of any substance which has harmful effects. Outdoor air pollution was responsible for 6,20,000 deaths in 2010. The precipitation of acidic compounds formed when components of air pollution interact with other components in the air c. Air quality in europe 2014 report eea report no 52014. Jacobson received 12th june 2008, accepted 31st october 2008 first published as an advance article on the web 1st december 2008 doi. Pdf on aug 1, 2012, budi haryanto and others published air pollution. Household air pollution hap, also known as indoor air pollution iap, is a serious. In addition to air pollution, this industry also causes impairment to the health of the workers, and is classified as a unit carrying on hazardous process.
American thoracic society patient health series air pollution and health what is air pollution. Air pollution is the top environmental risk factor of premature death in europe. The substances that are responsible for causing air pollution are called air pollution. Reduce your risk by using the air quality index aqi to plan outdoor activities. Air quality in europe 2014 report executive summary despite considerable improvements in the past decades, europe is still far from achieving levels of air quality that do not pose unacceptable risks to humans and the environment.
A wellrespected air pollution text, this book is suitable for a variety of engineers and scientists who wish to gain an introduction to the field of air pollution. A wide range of adverse effects of ambient air pollution on health has been well documented by studies conducted in various parts of the world. Advanced 3 project air pollution linkedin slideshare. These sources can be further differentiated into either mobile or stationary sources 2. An air pollutant is known as a substance in the air that can cause harm to humans and the. Air pollution is among the leading causes of death in india the global burden of disease report has ranked outdoor air pollution as the fifth leading cause of death in india and indoor air pollution as the third leading cause. A comprehensive perspective find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. An atmospheric condition during which a warm layer of air stalls above a cool layer b. Air pollution occurs when certain gases and particles build up in the atmosphere to such levels that they can cause harm to our health, causing breathing and respiratory problems, and even resulting in premature death, as well as damaging the environment around us. 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. 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. Review of solutions to global warming, air pollution, and energy security mark z. European green capital award nantes 2012 20 1 in total. Join our community just now to flow with the file air pollution and make our shared file collection even more complete and exciting.
Detailed knowledge on the effects of air pollutants on human health is a prerequisite for the development of effective policies to reduce the adverse impact of ambient air pollution. Pollution 6 there are other causes of air pollution, but humans and ecosystems are greatly affected by means of transportation and manufacturing plants. Dust, soot, and other finely divided solid and liquid particles d. Fuel switching based on meteorological conditions or air pollution forecasts have been used to prevent air pollution problem in many areas. Assessment and control of indoor air pollution, pp. The manual is divided into chapters with respect to the various media programs, including air, water, drinking water, solid and hazardous waste, hazardous substances, mixed hazardous and lowlevel radioactive waste, pesticides and toxic substances, environmental management systems, and oil pollution. Pdf causes, consequences and control of air pollution. Air pollution reduces plant biodiversity and affects other ecosystem services, such as clean water, recreational activities and carbon storage. The 2012 worlds worst pollution problems report sets out to quantify the human health impacts from major sources of hazardous pollution in low to middleincome countries. Report to congress on indoor air quality, volume ii. The weight of an air contaminant in a cubic meter of air 3mgm and the volume ratio ppm v, or just ppm are normally used.
Slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Urban air pollution is largely a result of combustion of fossil fuels that are used in transportation, power generation, industrial sector, and other economic activities. 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. The presence of one or more contaminants like dust, smoke, mist and odor in the atmosphere which are injurious to human beings, plants and animals. Children living near diesel trucking routes are more likely to have decreased lung function, bronchitis and allergies. Definitions and classifications used in the study of air pollution are introduced. Also introduced are a brief history of air pollution. Air pollutants are relatively shortlived, particularly compared with longlived greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide co 2, and measures to control air pollutants could have an effect on climate change in the shortterm.
398 1385 1188 1225 133 409 323 1536 79 1476 1169 338 248 927 181 1181 310 1315 1216 1489 394 1377 758 874 674 221 187 1105 721 569 1333 1417 960 1025 290 437 533 87 1547 1122 978 737 1123 195 1034 834 24 82