Pollution of the Air/ Air Pollution

About The Book

Air pollution can take many forms, but it is commonly defined as gaseous and particle contaminants found in the earth's atmosphere. Sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NO2), ozone (O3), carbon monoxide (CO), volatile organic compounds (VOC), hydrogen sulphide (H2S), hydrogen fluoride (HF), and other gaseous forms of metals are examples of gaseous pollutants. Large stationary sources, such as fossil-fuel-fired power stations, smelters, industrial boilers, petroleum refineries, and manufacturing facilities, as well as area and mobile sources, produce these pollutants. They are corrosive to many materials, causing damage to cultural resources, harming ecosystems and species, exacerbating respiratory ailments, and reducing visibility. Plants can be harmed by air pollution in a variety of ways. Injury to the foliage may be obvious quickly as necrotic lesions (dead tissue), or it may develop slowly as yellowing or chlorosis of the leaf. The growth of certain parts of a plant may be reduced. Plants can be destroyed instantly, although they normally do not die until they have been repeatedly injured. Today's marketplace is becoming increasingly reliant on meeting a plethora of local environmental requirements, the demands of environmentally conscious clients, and global voluntary environmental programmes. Industry has made significant strides in its efforts to safeguard the environment, spending hundreds of billions of dollars to reduce toxic substance release into the environment while also inventing solutions to reduce or eliminate hazardous waste generation. Many industries are adjusting their approach to environmental requirements as a result of initiatives and technological advancements. The book gave information on the rational basis for air quality management and the establishment of green belts in urban areas.