AIR POLLUTION

BY,
ANISHA. D
BLESSY SANTHOSH
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
CONTENT

• Introduction
• Research Findings
• Causes of Air Pollution
• Effects of Air Pollution
• Prevention by Laws
• Controlling Air Pollution
• How to Protect Human Health
• Conclusion
INTRODUCTION

Air Pollution is the

contamination of air due to the
presence of substance in the
atmosphere that are harmful to the
health of humans and other living
beings or cause damage to the
climate or to materials.
RESEARCH FINDINGS

• According to the World Health

Organization (WHO),each year air
pollution is responsible for nearly 7 million
deaths around the globe.

• In the United States, the Clean Air Act,

established in 1970, authorizes the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to
safeguard public health by regulating the
emissions of these harmful air pollutants.
CAUSES OF AIR POLLUTION

• Industrial Emission 
• The Burning of Fossil Fuels
• Use of chemical and synthetic products
• Agricultural Activities
• Construction and Demolition
• Open Burning of Garbage Waste
• Transportation
• Wildfires 
EFFECTS OF AIR POLLUTION

• Respiratory, Heart & Skin Problems.

• Global Warming.
• Acid Rain.
• Eutrophication.
• Effect on Wildlife.
• Depletion of the Ozone Layer.
• Smog and soot
PREVENTION BY LAWS

Various laws has been established for the menace of air pollution.
• Air (Prevention & control of pollution) Act, 1981.
• Air (Prevention & control of pollution) Amendment Act, 1987.
• Motor vehicle Act, 1988.
• Air( Prevention & control of Pollution) Union Territories Rules, 1983.
• Environment Protection Act, 1986.
CONTROLLING AIR POLLUTION

• Using public transports.

• Turn off the lights when not in use.
• Recycle and Reuse.
• No to plastic bags.
• Reduction of forest fires and smoking.
• Use of fans instead of Air Conditioner.
• Use filters for chimneys.
• Avoid usage of crackers.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR HEALTH

• Close your windows

• Use central cooling.
• Avoid certain chores.
• Stay indoors.
• Use a N95 mask.
• Change your air filters.
• Use an air purifier.
CONCLUSION

It is the responsibility of
everyone to protect our environment.
Let us fulfill our responsibilities in
environmental protection , creating a
quality ecological environment and
sharing wonderful green living
together.
THANK YOU