By: Fernanda Martínez
MAJOR AIR POLLUTANTS
CARBON
MONOXIDE LEAD
SOURCE SOURCE
It is produced in the Comes from power plants and
incomplete combustion of industrial sources, though it is
carbon-containing fuels. also contained in earthenware,
cosmetics, porcelain and lead-
based paint.
EMISSIONS
EMISSIONS
Mostly from the combustion
engines in cars, trucks, planes,
ships and other vehicles. Mainly from the combustion of
leaded aviation gasoline by
piston-driven aircraft and from
EFFECTS waste incinerators.
EFFECTS
Makes people dizzy, tired and
gives them headaches. It could
be mortal at high concentrations.
High concentrations can result in
kidney problems for children, and
increase the chance of strokes or
heart attacks in adults.
Source: Infoplease. (2019). Major Air Pollutants. Oct/12/2020, from Sandbox Networks. Website: https://www.infoplease.com/math-science/earth-environment/major-air-pollutants
SULFUR
DIOXIDE OZONE
SOURCE SOURCE
This corrosive gas reacts in the It is formed when nitrogen oxides
atmosphere to form acid rain and (NOx) and volatile organic
particles. compounds (VOCs) react with
sunlight.
EMISSIONS
EMISSIONS
Mostly from burning coal or oil in
power plants, and factories that NOx come from burning fossil fuels
produce paper. such as gasoline or coal. On the other
hand, VOCs are released by burning
fuels and personal care products such
EFFECTS
as hair spray.
EFFECTS
It can irritate people's eyes and
throat, as well as make it difficult to
breathe in people with asthma or
emphysema. It can cause sore throat, coughs,
breathing difficulty and more frecuent
asthma attacks in people who suffer
from this condition.
PARTICULATE
MATTER
SOURCE
A mixture of solid particles and
liquid droplets that are suspended
in the air.
EMISSIONS
They are emited directly from
construction sites, unpaved roads,
fields, smokestacks or fires.
EFFECTS
When these fine particles are inhaled,
they can get into your lungs or
bloodstream and cause respiratory
problems and premature death.