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Air and Water Pollution
Tracey Simpson
University of Phoenix
ENV/100 Principles of Environmental Science
Jennifer Herbert, MS
June 6, 2011
Abstract
The goal of this paper is to analyze air and water pollutants with the focal point of the sources of the pollutants. In addition, describe how air pollutants affect the different layers in the atmosphere. Understanding how greenhouse gases influence the climate on the earth with the affect on human, plant, and animal life. Examine water pollutants to explain the impact of pollutant on water resources and aquatic life.
Air and Water Pollution
Today’s environmental quality concerns have the association with air and water pollutants. The goal of this paper is to analyze air and water pollutants with the focal point of the sources. According to Weather Explained (2011), “Pollution can occur from natural causes and human activity” (Air and Water Pollution, Para. 1-70). Air and water pollutants can cause major health issues. People are becoming more conscious with the health dangers of air and water pollutants. The public cannot afford to wait until the government or corporations work together to reduce air and water pollutants. However, the government and corporations are building on more programs to support the challenges of air and water pollutants. The world will continue to face challenges with air and water pollutants.
Air pollutants are primary or secondary pollutants. Air pollution is noxious waste in the atmosphere. A primary air pollutant is carbon monoxide gas. Carbon monoxide is lethal to humans. This pollutant is in the atmosphere and becomes toxic if additional releases cause it to rise above its natural concentrations (Bookrags, inc., 2011). People must remember this type of gas is colorless and odorless. Primary pollutants have multiple sources along with natural sources. Carbon monoxide sources: Pesticide dust sprayed in rigorous agricultural regions, car emissions, fumes from...