Arab Academy For Science, Technology and Maritime Transport College of Engineering, Mechatronics Department, Smart Village Campus Industrial air pollution sources and effects Course name : Environmental Science(NE466) Name : Sherief Mohamed Hussien ID : 15106484 To : Dr Ibrahem Hindawy Table Of Contents I. INTODUCTION-------------------------------------------------------------- 2 A. What is air pollution ? ------------------------------------------- 2 II. BODY--------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 A. Some sources of industrial pollution-------------------------- 3 B. Effects of industrial pollution---------------------------------- 4 III. CONCLUSION------------------------------------------------------------- 5 A. My opinion----------------------------------------------------------- 5 IV. REFERENCES------------------------------------------------------------ 6 Page | 1 I.INTRODUCTION A.What is air pollution ? Air pollution is the permeation of particulates, biological molecules, or other harmful gases into Earth's atmosphere, causing disease, damage to other living organisms. Air pollution may come from reliable industries or natural sources. The atmosphere is a complex natural gaseous system that is essential to support life on planet Earth. Stratospheric ozone depletion due to air pollution has been recognized as a threat to human health as well as to the earth’s ecosystems. Air pollution Page | 2 II.BODY A.Some sources of industrial pollution Household The main source of household air pollution is the indoor burning of fossil fuels, wood and other biomass-based fuels to cook, heat and light homes. Around 3.8 million premature deaths are caused by indoor air pollution each year, the vast majority of them in the developing world. Out of 193 countries, 97 countries have increased the percentage of households that have access to cleaner burning fuels to over 85 percent. However, 3 billion people continue to use solid fuels and open fires for cooking, heating, and lighting. The adoption of cleaner, more modern stoves and fuels can reduce the risks of illness and save lives. Industry In many countries, power generation is a leading source of air pollution. Coal-burning power plants are a major contributor, while diesel generators are a growing concern in off-grid areas. Industrial processes and solvent use, in the chemical and mining industries, also pollute the air. Policies and programmes aimed at increasing energy efficiency and production from renewable sources have a direct impact on a country’s air quality. At the moment, 82 countries out of 193 have incentives that promote investment in renewable energy production, cleaner production, energy efficiency and pollution control. Statistics for industrial air pollution sources Page| 3 B. Effects of industrial pollution Global Warming With the rise in industrial pollution, global warming has been increasing at a steady pace. Smoke and greenhouse gases are being released by industries into the air which causes an increase in global warming. Melting of glaciers, extinction of polar bears, floods, tsunamis, hurricanes are few of the effects of global warming. The issue of industrial pollution concerns every nation on the planet. As a result, many steps have been taken to seek permanent solutions to the problem. Better technology is being developed for the disposal of waste and recycling as much polluted water in the industries as possible. Organic methods are being used to clean the water and soil, such as using microbes that naturally use heavy metals and waste as feed. Policies are being pushed into place to prevent further misuse of land. However, industrial pollution is still rampant and will take many years to be brought under control. Wildlife Extinction By and large, the issue of industrial pollution shows us that it causes natural rhythms and patterns to fail, meaning that the wildlife is getting affected in a severe manner. Habitats are being lost, species are becoming extinct and it is harder for the environment to recover from each natural disaster. Major industrial accidents like oil spills, fires, the leak of radioactive material and damage to property are harder to clean-up as they have a higher impact in a shorter span of time. Effects of air pollution on health statistics Page | 4 IIII. CONCLUSION A.My opinion In my opinion, we should increase our air quality by: 1. Renewable fuel and clean energy production The most basic solution for air pollution is to move away from fossil fuels, replacing them with alternative energies like solar, wind and geothermal. 2. Energy conservation and efficiency Producing clean energy is crucial. But equally important is to reduce our consumption of energy by adopting responsible habits and using more efficient devices. 3. Eco-friendly transportation Shifting to electric vehicles and hydrogen vehicles, and promoting shared mobility (i.e carpooling, and public transports) could reduce air pollution. 4. Green building From planning to demolition, green building aims to create environmentally responsible and resource-efficient structures to reduce their carbon footprint. Green homes Page | 5 IV. REFERENCES -https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2016/10/air-pollution-the-true-cost-innumbers/ -https://www.worldenvironmentday.global/what-causes-air-pollution -https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/causes-effects-of-industrialpollution.php -http://www.efficientpowersupplies.org/2017/05/17/green-homes-and-theirconstruction/ page | 6
