How clean is the air you are inhaling?

I don’t know about you, but I am aware that the air that people in developing countries breathe is terribly contaminated.

How the air is contaminated?

When toxic gases and particulates are released into the atmosphere (due to industrial activity like manufacturing, power generation and transportation), it’s known as ‘Industrial smoke pollution.’ So we are all responsible for this.

These emissions can include

• carbon monoxide,
• sulfur dioxide,
• nitrogen oxides, 
• particulate matter

What are all the health problems that can be caused?

• Respiratory illnesses
• Heart disease
• Cancer

Not just your health, but the climate is also affected.

How do these gases cause ‘climate change’?

Simple.

You must be aware of the Greenhouse effect.

The greenhouse effect is caused by the gases released from these pollutants, trapping the heat in the atmosphere.

These greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and water vapour) are heat-trapping gases acting as a blanket wrap around the earth.

The end result?

The glaciers melt and all of the earth’s water supplies run out, raising the sea level and drowning the planet.

We all going to die sooner than expected by drowning.

Depressing…is it not so?

Have you heard of ‘Acid Rain’?

Acid rain contains high levels of nitric and sulfuric acid.

It can also occur in the form of snow or fog.

In normal circumstances, rotting vegetation and erupting vulcanos can cause acid rain, which is rare.

Most acid rains are caused by humans. Not convinced?

The main source of pollutants that trigger acid rains are

• Vehicles
• Industrial 
• Power-generating plants (plants that use coal, oil and fossils)

Acid rains remove important nutrients from the soil. Plants and animals develop health problems because of this.

Can acid rain cause burns?

Acid rain does not burn your skin.

The harm comes from breathing the particles from acid rain.

Is any solution possible?

I don’t know. I am not an expert.

I understand from the internet that battery-operated tools alone can solve this problem.

Scientists encourage us to opt for solar energy.

Message

Let us not let our future go up in smoke.

STOP. THINK. RECYCLE.

Thank you for your visit.

Take care, my friend.

Namaste 🙏🙏🙏

Mr Philo

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