AIR POLLUTION

A Major Issue Around The World

Vaibhav Kumar
Yadav
9TH “C”
TABLE OF CONTENTS
01 02 03
Air Causes Of Air Effects Of Air
Pollution Pollution Pollution
The define of the air We are discussing about What effects it does to
pollution the causes the world

04 05 06
Steps
Prevention Of Data On Air Government
Air Pollution Pollution Took
How can we prevent air This showcases the data What steps government
pollution about air pollution took to prevent it
 Air Pollution
Air pollution is the presence of Air pollution causes around 7 or 8
substances in the atmosphere that million deaths each year. It is a
are harmful to humans and other significant risk factor for a number of
living beings, or cause damage to pollution-related diseases, including
the environment. Air pollution can be heart disease, stroke, chronic
chemical, physical or biological. obstructive pulmonary disease
There are many different types of air (COPD), asthma and lung cancer. It
pollutants, such as gases (including is the fourth-largest risk factor
ozone, nitrogen oxides, sulfur overall for human health as 99% of
dioxide, carbon monoxide, ammonia, people are exposed to harmful levels
and methane), particulates (such as of air pollution. Outdoor particulate
soot), lead and biological molecules. pollution (PM2.5) is the largest
Air pollution can cause diseases, cause of death (4.7 million), followed
allergies, and even death; it can also by indoor air pollution (3.1 million)
cause harm to animals and crops and and ozone (0.5 million)
damage the natural environment
Source: Wikipedia
[Link]
Air_pollution
Causes of Air Pollution
● Burning fossil fuels: This is the largest source of air
pollution. Fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas, are
burned to produce electricity, heat homes, and power
vehicles. When they are burned, they release harmful
pollutants into the air, such as nitrogen oxides, sulfur
dioxide, and particulate matter.
● Industrial processes: Many industries, such as
manufacturing and construction, release pollutants into the
air. These pollutants can include volatile organic
compounds (VOCs), heavy metals, and dust.
● Agriculture: Agricultural activities, such as the burning of
agricultural waste and the use of fertilizers and pesticides,
can also contribute to air pollution.
● Transportation: Vehicles, such as cars, trucks, and buses,
release pollutants into the air when they burn gasoline or
diesel fuel.
MAIN SOURCES OF AIR POLLUTION

MOTOR
POWER PLANTS
VEHICLES
Power plants burn many
These are one of the main
different items to produce
causes of Air Pollution in
energy, this causes air
Delhi
pollution BURNING FUEL
Fossil Fuels when buried,
produces smoke in a large
amount
MAIN POLLUTING GASES

1 2 3 4

CARBON CARBON NITROGEN NITROGEN

MONOXIDE DIOXIDE DIOXIDE OXIDE
 Effects of Air Pollution

Heart
Cancer problems
Some air pollutants, such as Air pollution can
particulate matter and benzene, damage the heart and
are known to cause cancer. blood vessels
Respiratory
Other health
problems
problems
Air pollution can irritate the
lungs and make it difficult Headaches, fatigue,
to breathe and skin irritation are
some examples
CARBON DIOXIDE IN THE
ATMOSPHERE

The CO2 Emission in the

atmosphere causes many
problems around the world.
C02 For Example: Breathing
Problems and Lung Capacity
downgrading.
 Prevention of air pollution
● Reduce reliance on fossil fuels: This can be done by switching to
renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power.
● Improve energy efficiency: This can be done by making buildings and
vehicles more energy efficient.
● Reduce emissions from vehicles: This can be done by improving
vehicle technology and by encouraging people to walk, bike, or take
public transportation.
● Reduce emissions from industrial processes: This can be done by
improving industrial processes and by using cleaner fuels.
● Reduce emissions from agriculture: This can be done by reducing the
use of fertilizers and pesticides and by adopting more sustainable
agricultural practices.
Air Pollution
Awareness
We need to spread awareness about the
air pollution to the general public. From
this, they can know how much damage it
do to earth.

Source: Melhim A. {2021} Air Pollution

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lution/
MOST POLLUTING COUNTRIES {CO2
EMISSION} {2022}
China USA
12,667,428,430 4,853,780,240

India Russia
2,693,034,100 1,909,039,310

Source: Worldometers
[Link]
fo/co2-emissions/co2-emiss
ions-by-country/
 Delhi’s Air
Pollution
Delhi’s air pollution has just
gotten worse over the years
due to the CO2 emission
from cars and industries.

Source: Rana P. {Nov. 8 2012}. Delhi’s Air

Pollution Worse Than Ever
The Wall Street Journey [WSJ]
[Link]
 8.1 million
This many people died from Air Pollution In 2024

Source: According to the Health

Effects Institute's "State of
Global Air 2024" report,
Steps Indian
Government Took
The Indian government has taken
several steps to combat air pollution.
These include promoting the use of
cleaner fuels like CNG and LPG,
expanding public transportation
networks, and implementing stricter
emission standards for vehicles and
industries. Additionally, the
government has launched the National
Clean Air Programme, which aims to
improve air quality in 131 cities across
the country.
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