ENV Air Pollution Introduction

Sources of Air Pollution

Pollution can be from both human sources (anthropogenic) and natural sources.

Make a list with your group of some natural and anthropogenic sources of air pollution.

Health impacts of Air Pollution

In your group, come up with 4 negative health impacts of air pollution.

Answer the questions on the next slides, then complete your notes.

Many pollutants cause lung irritation

Asthma, COPD, bronchitis

​​Respiratory

Carbon monoxide interferes with your ability to use oxygen & can cause death

​​Death

Radon gas is one of the leading causes of lung cancer

​​Cancer

Lead is a neurotoxin that impacts brain development and function.

​​Neurotoxin

In your group, discuss 4 ways air pollution can impact the economy ($$$$)

Formed in the atmosphere from primary pollutants.

Acid rain (from SO₂)
Ozone (from NO_x)

Secondary

Released directly into the atmosphere.

Ash, SO₂, CO, NO_x

Primary