Air pollution and types of it

“I will go out for the breath of fresh air”. This is an often-heard phrase. But how many of us realize that this has become irrelevant in today’s world, because quality of air in our cities is anything but fresh. Air pollution is aggravated due to four developments: increasing traffic, growing cities, rapid economic development and industrialization.
Air pollution can be divided into to most important types of it. Firstly, release of particles into the air from burning fuel for energy. Diesel smoke is a good example of this particulate matter. Moreover, this type of pollution is sometimes referred to as "black carbon" pollution. The exhaust from burning fuels in automobiles, homes, and industries is a major source of pollution in the air. Some authorities believe that even the burning of wood and charcoal in fireplaces and barbeques can release significant quanitites of soot into the air.
Secondly, release of noxious gases, for example carbon monoxide. These can take part in further chemical reactions once they are in the atmosphere, forming smog and acid rain.
Pollution also needs to be considered inside our homes, offices, and schools. Some of these pollutants can be created by indoor activities such as smoking and cooking. In the Lithuania, we spend about 80-90% of our time inside buildings, and so our exposure to harmful indoor pollutants can be serious. Therefore it is important to consider both indoor and outdoor air pollution.
In addition, air pollution can affect our health many ways with short term and long term as well effects.
Examples of short-term effects include irritation to the eyes, nose and throat, and upper respiratory infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia. Other symptoms...

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