ENVIRIOMENTAL POLLUTION IN BOGOTA
SOURCE
AIR POLLUTION
TYPES OF HUMAN-MADE AIR POLLUTION
TOXIC POLLUTANTS
Consists of chemicals or particles in the atmosphere
that pose serious health and environmental threats
Some air pollution
comes from natural sources
For example
Wild fires
Volcanic eruptions
Allergens
Most air pollution
Results from human activities
For example
Energy used in agriculture
GREENHOUSE GASSES
These are released when we burn fossil fuels to produce energy.
EMISSIONS
Leading to a rise in global temperatures, contributing to climate change as it creates higher temperatures and imtemsifies air pollution,
as a consequence of
Nitrous oxide
Methane
Carbon dioxide
Flourinated gasses
SMOG
SOLUTIONS
Air pollution
Forms in the presence of hight temperatures and higher levels of ultraviolet radiation .
SULFUROUS
Is a type of air pollution, that reduces visibility, harms plants and has serious health affects.
PHOTOCHEMICAL
Is a result of the reaction between sulight and nitrogen oxides, and volatile organic compounds.
These are chemicals such as
Are released during
Lead
Dioxins
Mercury
Benzine
Gas or coal combustion
Waste incineration
Buring of gasoline
HEALTH PROBLEMS
Reproductive complications
Birth defects
Cancer
We can limit toxic pollutes, smog and greenhouse gasses
Reducing air pollution, contributes to
By decreasing the use of fossil fuels such us in
Manufacturing
Electricity generation
Transportation
Better human health
Reduces the rate of global warming
Cleaner environment
Is made up of chemical compounds called sulfur oxides
It occurs when burning sulfur baring fossil fuels such us
Coal
Johnny Ramírez