Issue+Background+Infopsp1

Air pollution is when air getsw dirty through the release of harmful substances.

The health effects of air pollution include: When certain air pollutants are higher than specific concentrations, they can cause death.
 * pneumonia
 * bronchitis
 * lung cancer
 * allergic reactions
 * headaches
 * respiratory disease
 * headaches
 * birth defects
 * long term injury to lungs
 * damage to kidneys, nerves, brain, liver
 * breathing problems such as irritated throat, burning nose/eyes
 * heart disease

Air pollution hurts the environment (animals, trees, lakes, etc.) and also hurts property, like monuments, buildings, and other structures. It causes haze, which makes things harder to see, and the haze sometimes disturbs aviation.

Major air pollutants are:
 * CO2
 * CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons)
 * HAPs (Hazardous Air Pollutants)
 * NOX (nitrogen oxide)
 * O3 (ozone)
 * Lead
 * SO2 (Sulfur Dioxide)
 * VOCs (volatile organic compounds)

Environmental Air Pollution

The air quality might affect the upcoming Olympics game. Furthermore, it is predicted that during this year, China will surpass the US's greenhouse effect. Premier Wen Jia Bao said he would shut down all industrial plants and have new projects that meet the higher qualities of life.

Cites

nrdc.org nsc.org

[|lbl.gov]

[|who.int]

[|www.envirolink.org]