Unveiling the Hazards of

Photo Chemical Smog in Urban

Areas

June 1, 2023
• Introducti
on
Air pollution, especially due to photochemical smog,

has far-reaching negative impacts on urban areas.

This presentation explores the hazards of photo
chemical smog and the solutions to mitigate
these negative
effects.
 DDEFINITION
OF
Photo


PHOTOCHEMICAL SMOG

Photo chemical smog is a form of air pollution caused

mainly by car exhaust fumes and factory emissions. It is
made up of ozone and other pollutants like nitrogen
dioxide, sulfur dioxide and particle matter that react
with the sunlight. These pollutants cause a variety of
health problems, including breathing difficulties,
asthma, cancer, and can lead to more serious problems.
• Sources of Smog in
Urban Areas
Sources of smog in Urban Areas mainly consist of car
exhausts, factory emissions, urban atmosphere dust,
and burning of fuels. Cars and factories are the
dominant sources, while emissions from other
sources
like aircraft and smoking are also contributing to
the smog problem. The pollutants released into
the air
from these sources mix and react in the presence
of
sunlight. This forms a thick and dangerous haze,
resulting in a hazardous environment for people
living in urban cities.
• Health and
Environmental Impact
of S
Photo chemical smog is one of the most pervasive
environmental threats facing urban populations,
affecting public health by increasing the
occurrence of respiratory and lung diseases. Long-
term exposure to
smog can lead to extreme discomfort and irritation
in
the eyes as well as the airways and lungs as well.
Smog also has an influence on global warming because
of the release of ozone into the atmosphere, thus
threatening the environment.
• Dangers of Urban Smog

The dangers of urban smog are far greater than

previously realized. Reduced visibility, increased
atmospheric temperatures & hazardous particulates
are just a few of the harmful effects posed by this
chemical soup. Long-term exposure to the air
pollution can lead to extreme discomfort,
irritation in eyes &
airways, as well as long-term respiratory &
pulmonary damage amongst vulnerable populations.
• Current and
Future Solutions
Taking a pro-active stance in tackling urban air
pollution, initiatives have been taken to reduce
its
effects. Examples of measures include using
synthetic
fuel, instituting emissions standards & limiting
the number of vehicles on the road. For the
future,
alternative transportation solutions, like electric
vehicles, are necessary for sustainable progress.
• Conclusion

Urban air quality needs to be addressed with new

policies that address both short-term and long-
term
solutions. Photo Chemical Smog is a particularly
potent hazard and should be taken into special
consideration. With proactive initiatives like
limiting the number of
vehicles on the road and adopting alternative
transportation solutions, cities can drastically
improve air quality.