Air pollution is defined as any visible or invisible substance found in the air that is not part of the normal

composition of air. Some air pollution is natural and has always been part of the earth's history.
However, over the past one hundred years or so, pollution created by humans has become a major
environmental problem. Air pollutants may be either emitted into the atmosphere (primary air
pollutants) or formed within the atmosphere itself (secondary air pollutants).

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Major Environmental Issues:
Air Pollution: The emission of any impurity into the air such as smoke (including tobacco
smoke), dust, cinders, solid particles, gases, mists, fumes, odors, and radioactive substances.
This brings harm and discomfort to living things and destroys the environment. Air pollutants
come from various resources.

 In 2018, the Philippines had 45.3 air pollution related deaths for every 100,000
people. The third highest in the world according to the World Health Organization
(WHO).
 In 2020, the Philippines ranked 6th among Southeast Asian countries with most
polluted air.
 Every year, around 7 million deaths are due to exposure from both outdoor and
household air pollution.
Solutions:

 Use the Public Mode of Transportation

-Encourage people to utilize public transit more frequently in order to minimize
pollution.
 Better Household Practices
-Fireplaces and/or wooden stoves used to heat dwellings should be discarded. Instead
of wood, use gas logs.
 Use-Energy Efficient Devices
-CFL lights use less energy than incandescent bulbs. They live longer, use less electricity,
which results in reduced electricity bills, and they also enable you to minimize pollution
by using less energy.
 Conserve Energy
-When you leave the house, turn off all fans and lights. To generate energy, a
substantial amount of fossil fuel is used. Reduce the amount of fossil fuels burned to
protect the environment.
Recommendations:

 Should pursue policies to control more effectively air pollution resulting from
emissions of oxides of Sulphur and nitrogen, hydrocarbons, and particulate
matter, from stationary and mobile sources in their countries in order to
achieve environmentally acceptable levels of ambient air quality and
deposition of pollutant.
 Should develop consistent emission control strategies on a regional or national
basis, and coordinated internationally where appropriate, which might include
emission standards for various categories of polluters, regional or national
 emission ceilings, or other effective and effi cient means of reducing emission
levels.
 Should co-operate to improve the availability and quality of data on air
pollutant emissions from different categories of polluters.
Suggestions:

 Walk or ride a bike when possible.

 Recycle paper, plastic, metals, and organic materials.
 Check with local, state, and federal agencies for rebate offers on alternative energy
programs, products, etc.
Interventions:
Effective pollution interventions include:
- upgrading and expanding mass transit systems,
-reducing sulfur content in fuel
- converting coal-fired power plants to natural gas
- and redesigning urban areas to promote walkable communities.