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Transport related air pollution and health impacts integrated methodologies for assessing. Interactive qualifying project air pollution in asia. 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. Project on air pollution in the context of ethiopia based. Air pollution is a problem that greatly affects those living in large, urban centers and the third world. Air pollution occurs when harmful or excessive quantities of substances are introduced into earths atmosphere. Whats the solution was designed for students in grades 69 and uses real time data to teach air pollution. Those affected by poor air quality can develop serious breathing and health problems such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, and even emphysema. Health risks of air pollution in europe hrapie project. Mortality from both ambient and household air pollution for 2016 pdf, 180kb. The mean air temperature of the project area is 27 c.
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Slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to. 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. Whereas in eu number reaches to 300,000 and over 3,000,000 worldwide. Apr 15, 2020 air pollution control projects as you are seeing air pollution is a major problem in metro cities of india.
The purpose of the study project proposal is to assess air pollution in the context of ethiopia. Air pollution definition, causes, effects and control. The project worked on integrating and advancing the control of air quality and carbon emissions in european cities in the context of climate change through the development of sustainable and passive air pollution remediation strategies. Air pollution, facts and information national geographic. 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. The following studies provide evidence the better to guide public health and environmental policies. Learn about what causes air pollution and how to help reduce the effects. Air pollution is the introduction of particulates, biological molecules, or other harmful substances into earths atmosphere, causing dangerous diseases, allergies, death to humans, damage to other living organisms such as animals and. Clean air, healthy children teachers guide and activities. Pdf air quality is affected by many types of pollutants that are emitted from various. Recent data released by the world health organization who show that air pollution has a vast and terrible impact on child health and survival. While visible air pollution is a plausible cause of illness, the effects of invisible gases and very small particles are not obvious. Environmental protection and control of pollution 8.
According to a recent report published by the world health organisation who states that outdoor air pollution is. Air pollution, climate and health the calculation is simple pdf, 358kb. Many scientists believe that by reducing emissions from factories and vehicles, air quality can be. Mar 24, 2017 air pollution ppt and pdf for free download.
Air pollution has multiple sources, including natural as well as manmade sources. Air pollution can increase the risk of having a respiratory infection. 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. The extreme high temperature recorded was 37 c and the extreme low was c. Air pollution is a mixture of natural and manmade substances in the air we breathe. 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. Arduino based air pollution control engineersgarage. Air lets our living planet breatheits the mixture of gases that fills the atmosphere, giving life to the plants and animals that make earth such a vibrant place.
Introduction to air pollution air pollution refers to the condition in which the existence of toxic substances in the atmosphere, generated by various human activities and natural phenomena such as volcanic eruptions, results in damaging effects on the welfare of human beings and the living environment omasa 2002. Clean air, healthy children teachers guide and activities for. Environmental pollution can be defined as a change that is not wished or desired in the chemical, physical, or biological characteristics of any component of the environment air, water, and soil which can cause harmful effects on various or many forms of life. Dec 07, 2016 project report on environmental pollution 1. The european commission has developed a series of framework directives for controlling ambient air pollution and monitoring concentrations. Air pollution and health the energy and resources institute. Air pollution can be caused naturally by fine particles emitted out of coal and wood and this can pollute the air surrounding you.
These pollutants have the capability of entering your blood vessels and spread throughout your body. Pdf air pollution occurs when gases, dust particles, fumes or. Air pollution is the release of air pollutants into the atmosphere. Air pollution represents the biggest environmental risk to health. Iot based air pollution monitoring system monitors the air quality over a web server using internet and will trigger an alarm. Environment pollution is a widereaching problem and it is likely to influence the health of human populations is great. Chronic exposure to urban air pollution affects lung function, increases the risk of cvd and lung cancer, alters immunity, induces dna and. The goals of the project are to guide students the project was developed by funded by the us epa. Air plays a vital role not only in nature but also in the lives of human beings and all living organisms. Sources of air pollution include gases such as ammonia, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrous oxides, methane and chlorofluorocarbons, particulates both organic and inorganic, and biological molecules.
The arduino sketch prompts the system to collect samples, determine a threshold level and activate buzzer and relay circuit operating air purifier whenever pollution level exceeds the limit. If air pollution is measured in four different locations. Teri partnership for clean energy access and improved policies for. Pollution is of different kinds depending on the nature of pollutants and pollutions. Pdf causes, consequences and control of air pollution.
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. Apr 03, 2020 air pollution has multiple sources, including natural as well as manmade sources. Presentation about the air pollution, causes, effects, possible solutions and something more. 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. 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. I want to share my views on the problem that the country has faced and on some of the practical remedial approaches to the problem at hand and designed this mini project for. Air pollution a simple introduction to its causes and effects. Its effects can range from higher disease risks to rising temperatures. Of those deaths, around 3 million are attributable solely to ambient outdoor air pollution. Estimates from 2012 project that worldwide municipal waste. Commission in the framework of the who health risks of air pollution in europe hrapie project. The impact of fine particles and ozone executive summary air pollution is a leading environmental threat to the health of urban populations overall and specifically to new york city residents. It is the contamination of air by harmful gases, dust and smoke which affects the plants, animals. Contribution of traffic ebook aldous huxley the doors of perception pdf to levels of ambient air pollution in europe.
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