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…Air pollution is a major problem facing our environment today. This dilemma is harmful to every living creature on this planet. How can we limit the causes of air pollution? There are industrial as well as residential causes of air pollution. We need…

…What is air pollution? "Let's go out for a breath of fresh air" is an often-heard phrase, but how many of us realize that this has become irrelevant in today's world? The quality of air in our cities is anything but fresh. Air pollution is a serious…

…In the beginning, the problem was very clear-- water pollution was visible to everyone in the nation. In 1969 we saw the Cuyahoga River in Ohio burst into flames. Historic Boston Harbor was a cesspool, and so was the Potomac River in Washington, D.C…

…Great paper, an A+ paper! Great paper! Paul Cordova L. Lehr December 11, 1995         An Ecosystem's Disturbance by a Pollutant         Freedman defines a pollutant as 'the occurrence of toxic substances or energy in a larger…

…Air Quality-Air Pollution Introduction In the past with air pollution we included mainly the outdoor pollutants, although in recent years this is not the case. Today we separate pollutants in to two categories. Primary pollutants, because…

…INTRODUCTION With the great concern surrounding the destruction of the earth's atmosphere due to air pollution, the immediate and direct harm caused to the human body is often over-looked. While many are aware that the careless use of hazardous…

…This essay identifies and explains the problem of pollution facing humanity today. It will also propose one of the first ideas which could more effectively limit air pollution, Emission Credit Trading. This can be seen as one of the first steps…

…Air Pollution: Automobiles The waste products from automobiles, and the environmental pollution that they cause have been a topic of heated debate for some time now. As far back as the 1960’s a handful people have fervently voiced their opinions…

…Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment. It is a major problem in America and as well as the world. Pollution not only damages the environment, but damages us also. It has caused many problems ranging from…

…Air Pollution Introduction Air pollution is nothing new. Ever since the discovery of fire, less-than-desirable substances have been vented into the air. One of the first air-pollution regulations dates back to the fourteenth century, when King Edward I…