Air Pollution

The air we breathe is basic of life. It is composed of nitrogen 78% oxygen 21% carbon dioxide 0.03% and other rare gases and water vapor. As a result of industrial activities both mining and manufacturing, as well as travel or transport and even when it comes to domestic activities, millions of urban dwellers are exposed to polluted air.

How the air is polluted

Carbon monoxide, emitted mainly by car, generators and motorcycles etc.

Odors from sewage, garbage, landfills and animal farms.

Smokes from burning

Nitrogen Oxides emitted mainly by power stations and vehicles

Effects of Air Pollution

Inability of lungs to resist disease

Effective ageing of lungs

Coughing

Painful breathing, which causes asthma

Eye irritation

The pollution of air by chorofluoro-carbons also attacks the ozone layer, which help protect the high radiation from the sun.

WHAT CAN WE DO AS INDIVIDUAL AND AS COMMUNITIES TO MINIMIZE OR CONTROL AIR POLLUTION?

Refuse to buy products containing ozone-depleting substances, if alternatives are available eg.  aerosols-deodorants

Write to Companies to voice out your concerns

Plant more trees to absorb heat

Use incinerators to burn garbage and make compost out of biological waste

 As a driver do not drive smoking vehicles

Create awareness to help educate others on what you do know.