Pollution
Pollution through public
The primary air pollutants found in most urban areas are carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, hydrocarbons, and particulate matter (both solid and liquid). These pollutants are dispersed throughout the world's atmosphere in concentrations high enough to gradually cause serious health problems.
Nitrogen Oxides- Nitrous oxide is a "greenhouse" gas that is suspected of playing an important role in global warming.
Lead- is a toxic heavy metal that causes nerve damage and impairs the body's ability to make haemoglobin, leading to a form of anaemia. People can be exposed to lead (Pb) through air, food and water
Sulfur Oxides -primarily from the combustion of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and diesel fuel.
Diesel emissions- Diesel fuel is burned to power buses, trucks, road-building equipment, trains, boats and ships and electricity-generating equipment. When diesel fuel is burned, the exhaust includes both particles and gases
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