Air pollution

 When people hear pollution most people don’t think of air pollution right away. Air pollution is something we should all be thinking about more and make sure we understand what it is, what could happen because of air pollution

Air pollution by definition is any chemical, physical or biological agent that modifies the natural characteristics of the atmosphere. A lot of different substances can affect the air and cause air pollution. Cars, smoking, burning coal and burning fossil fuels are examples of outdoor air pollution. Smoking, open fire indoor cooking, CO from furnaces and other chemicals from different products we use in our homes, places of work, etc.

 Air pollution is a bigger problem then many people think. A lot of people don’t know how much if affects people and how the pollution affects someone’s health.

Increased air pollution levels can cause mental illness because these pollutants increase the stress hormone cortisol. It further affects the levels of another chemical in the brain known as dopamine or the happy hormone. Changes in the level of the happy hormone lead to mental disorders and depression symptoms, for instance, low mood, lack of interest in your hobbies, feeling of worthlessness, etc.

Teenagers spend more time outdoors than older adults do. Thus, making them more open to the impacts of certain air pollutants. Certain pollutants cause the release of the stress hormone. Their sensitive bodies may develop mental health issues because their bodies are already sensitive to air pollution.

While the research on the effects of indoor CO2 on human cognition is still preliminary, it shows that in the long term, human behavior will begin to decline in CO2-rich environments. This includes a decrease in our ability to plan multi-stage strategies, react to changes, and use new information effectively. This is a frightening situation.The feeling of tiredness, drowsiness, or even inability to focus after working for a few hours in a poorly ventilated space are signs of CO2 impacting our brain function and productivity in the short term. The long-term effects can be really harmful. 

The researchers analyzed specific energy and chemical production data to determine how much VOC is produced from oil and natural gas? And how much do the perfumes and other scented products produce? The data implies that scented products account for approximately twice as much as vehicle fuel. This means that relatively, indoor pollution has become a greater risk to handle and is contributing a lot to air pollution.

There are numerous sorts of firecrackers on the market. Depending on the chemical used to make them, crackers emit a variety of dangerous air pollutants. These contribute to a rise in the amount of dust and air pollutants in the environment. They produce specific compounds after combustion, including as Cu, S, Zn, and many more, which contaminate the environment and put inhabitants’ health at danger, particularly children. They are more vulnerable to the harmful Diwali pollution. The combustion process requires O2 to function.

While the effects of air pollution on materials, vegetation, and animals can be measured, health effects on humans can only be estimated from epidemiological evidence. Most of the evidence comes from occupational exposure to much higher concentrations of pollutants than the general public is exposed to.