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Air pollution
Air pollution affects human beings, animals and the environment in a negative way. If we don't stop air pollution, then there is a possible chance we will get ill and possibly die.
According to national geographic, “ It can make people’s eyes burn and make them have difficulty breathing. It can also increase the risk of lung cancer...Short-term effects, which are temporary, include illnesses such as pneumonia or bronchitis. They also include discomfort such as irritation to the nose, throat, eyes, or skin.” To add on, “ Sometimes, air pollution kills quickly. In 1984, an accident at a pesticide plant in Bhopal, India, released a deadly gas into the air. At least 8,000 people died within days. Hundreds of thousands more were permanently injured.” Air pollution also affects the animals and the environment, specifically, “ When acidic air pollutants combine with water droplets in clouds, the water becomes acidic. When those droplets fall to the ground, the acid rain can damage the environment. Damage due to acid rain kills trees and harms animals, fish, and other wildlife. Acid rain can destroy the leaves of plants. When acid rain soaks into the ground, it can make the soil an unfit habitat for many living things. Acid rain also changes the chemistry of the water in lakes and streams, harming fish and other aquatic life.” Moreover, “ Air pollution particles eventually fall back to Earth. Air pollution can directly contaminate the surface of bodies of water and soil. This can kill crops or reduce their yield. It can kill young trees and other plants.”
Air pollution is increasing every day and we should stop it before it gets worse. After all, we are part of the reason there is air pollution.
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