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Unit 1
Air
Air PollutionAir Pollution SolutionsClean Air Act
Unit 1 • Chapter 2

Air Pollution Solutions

Video Summary

Air pollution is a major global problem that has significant negative impacts on human health and the environment. There are many different sources of air pollution, including transportation, industry, and power plants. Air pollution can cause a variety of health problems, including respiratory problems, heart disease, and cancer. It can also contribute to climate change. There are a number of solutions to air pollution, including: * **Improving public transportation:** Making it easier for people to get around without cars can reduce traffic congestion and emissions. * **Using cleaner fuels:** Switching to renewable energy sources and more efficient vehicles can reduce emissions. * **Reducing industrial pollution:** Enacting stricter regulations on industrial emissions can help to clean up the air. * **Planting trees:** Trees help to absorb air pollutants and improve air quality. Air pollution is a serious problem, but it is one that we can solve. By working together, we can create a cleaner, healthier future for everyone.

Knowledge Check

Which of the following is an air pollution solution that has a negative impact on the environment: carbon capture and storage, renewable energy, electric vehicles, or mass transit?

Which of the following is an example of a non-point source of air pollution: industrial emissions, vehicle exhaust, or volcanic eruptions?

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using electric vehicles to reduce air pollution: they are expensive, they require a lot of electricity to operate, or they are not very efficient?