Cars
Whenever cars burn fossil fuels, they release a host of harmful chemicals. Carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and hydrofluorocarbon (often used in car air conditioners) are just a few of the gases that come out of vehicles’ tailpipes.
These gases contribute to the formation of ground level ozone, which is one of the main constituents of smog. Ozone is a health hazard for everyone, especially for people with respiratory problems like asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and heart and lung conditions such as emphysema.
Power Plants
The power industry uses a range of fuels to produce electricity on a large scale, including coal, oil and natural gas. Each type of fossil fuel emits harmful pollutants and contributes to the formation of ground-level ozone, which is an irritant that harms developing lungs and worsens asthma and other respiratory conditions. Emissions also occur during mining and extracting the fuels, as well as in the transportation of them to power plants. National restrictions on sulfur dioxide emissions from power plants have significantly cut acid rain, and technology exists to reduce emissions of other air pollutants as well.
Indusrial Plants
Air pollution is a result of the imbalance of gases in the atmosphere. These gases include carbon dioxide emitted from burning fossil fuels, chemicals released by the body processes of living beings (like Carbon dioxide from breathing, methane from digestion and Oxygen from photosynthesis), smoke from incineration of various inflammable objects and volcanic eruptions.
Chemicals in the air can cause serious health problems for both humans and animals. For instance, it can lead to respiratory disorders and lung damage. It can also increase the risk of heart diseases, cancer and other chronic conditions. It can even cause premature births and asthma in children.