Purely caused by air pollution

Young Bites. Dated: 11/18/2017 8:05:39 AM

Smog is a devastating problem especially due to the fast modernization or industrialization as the hazardous chemicals involved in smog formation are highly reactive is spread around in the atmosphere. Smoke and sulphur dioxide pollution in urban areas is at much lower levels than in the past, as a result of law passed to control emissions and in favour of cleaner emission technology. By purchasing renewable energy, it helps in the reduction of emissions from power generating plants that heavily depend on fossil fuel. In other words, the use of renewable energy not only reduces environmental impacts but also trims down the presence of smog causing pollutants in the air. Vehicles and industries constitute the largest contributors of smog forming pollutants. The best way to reduce smog is to therefore to take the lead in managing gaseous emissions from cars and industries. For industries, the use of renewable energy sources and the manufacturing of environmentally friendly consumer products is fundamental. For cars; aspects such as combining errands in one trip, use of public transport, proper maintenance of the car and walking or biking instead of driving can significantly reduce smog pollution. Increasing energy efficiency and at the same time conserving energy leads to reduced gaseous emissions into the atmosphere that often result in the formation of smog. A capable and productive energy management system can go a long way in reducing smog causing pollutants in the air such as nitrogen and sulphur oxides. The use of household products that have high levels of volatile organic compounds should be completely avoided. These products not only release hazardous materials into the atmosphere but also emit particulate matter that reacts in the presence of sunlight to form ground-level ozone. The use of environmentally friendly consumer products such as eco-friendly paints, paper, sprays, solvents and plastics therefore provides a basis for addressing smog pollution. As much as smog is easily visible when it’s present in the atmosphere, the use of appropriate smog detectors and monitoring systems can act as early warning systems. Respective metrological departments can help with this by installing monitoring equipment that consistently records the amount of emission and particulate matter in the air. Such a strategy is the Air Quality Index (AQI) or the Clean Air Act which is used for reporting and monitoring the relative concentrations of common air pollutants and ground-level ozone. Nonetheless, this measure only monitors the levels of the smog causing pollutants in the air and subsequently helps in putting in place strategies that can cut back emissions and air pollution. Preventive measures are the best in the very first place. Smog is also used to describe the type of fog which has smoke or soot in it. Smog is a yellowish or blackish fog formed mainly by a mixture of pollutants in the atmosphere which consists of fine particles and ground level ozone. Smog which occurs mainly because of air pollution can also be defined as a mixture of various gases with dust and water vapour. Smog also refers to hazy air that makes breathing difficult.

 

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