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Smog - Coggle Diagram
Smog
Vehicle emissions from cars, trucks, and other vehicles are a key component of smog.
Factories, power plants, and refineries emit large quantities of pollutants which contribute to smog formation.
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Natural causes Smoke from wildfires contains particulate matter and other chemicals can increase smog levels. Vegetation: Certain plants release chemicals which can contribute to smog especially in warm weather.
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solutions
Expanding and improving public transportation networks (e.g., buses, trains, subways) can reduce the number of private vehicles on the road, lowering overall emissions.
Use of renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydropower reduces the reliance on fossil fuels for electricity generation and industrial processes.
Prohibiting or strictly regulating agricultural burning and other forms of open burning can significantly reduce smoke and particulate emissions.
Planting Trees can help filter pollutants from the air and provide a buffer against traffic emissions in urban areas.
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Investing in research and development of clean technologies, such as advanced electric vehicle batteries or more efficient industrial filters
impact
Smog can cause or exacerbate respiratory problems such as asthma, bronchitis, coughing, wheezing. Smog can irritate the eyes, causing redness and discomfort.
smog, can damage crops, forests, and other vegetation. It reduces photosynthesis, stunts growth, and makes plants more susceptible to disease
reduced visibility, increasing the risk of traffic accidents.
Smog can make outdoor activities unpleasant or unsafe, affecting people’s ability to exercise, commute, or enjoy outdoor leisure.
Acid rain resulting from smog pollutants can lead to soil acidification, reducing its fertility and affecting plant growth over time.
Pollutants from smog can settle into water bodies, contaminating lakes, rivers, and streams.