air is shared by all living things. whether it is in Asia, Africa or North America the effects of the chemicals and pollution all slowly harm the Earth. scientists have determined many harmful effects of air pollution. Air pollution can cause cause coughs, burning eyes and breathing problems and acid rain which pollutes water resources and and harms wildlife and forests. even though people are responsible for most of the pollution but it is how we respond to the problem.
Affects of pollution on our health
people have no choice but to breathe the air around them. but when the air is polluted it can damage your lungs, heart and overall health. in 1930 63 people in Belgium died, 20 people in Pennsylvania in 1948, and more then 4000 people in London died in 1952 due to severe air pollution. Th elderly, the young and those with cardiopulmonary diseases such as asthma and severe bronchitis are the most vulnerable to air pollution exposure. children are at a greater risk because their lungs are still developing.
Affects of pollution on water resources
water pollution sometimes is cause by chemicals, sewage, trash, fertilizers and oil spillages. Air pollution can also make its way into the water through rain, snowflakes or fog. it also falls from the sky as dry particles. They not only harm the water but also the plants and animals that depend on the water to survive.
Though these are not all of the things pollution can do i think we get the picture and that pollution needs to be stopped. but it is not like we don't do anything, there are organizations that are made to help the environment. But we do not need to depend on the organizations to do all the work we can also do our part by recycling as an example.
