What is air pollution its causes effects and control measures?

Air pollution is a result of various human activities that have contaminated the air. Causes of air pollution include burning of fossil fuels (e.g. coal, oil, gasoline and other petroleum products), burning of garbage, industrial emissions, vehicle emissions, dust, aerosols, and chemicals from different sources. The effects of air pollution can vary from short-term to long-term health issues and even death. Short-term health effects include irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat, headaches, nausea, and allergic reactions. Long-term effects of air pollution include respiratory and heart diseases, lung damage, cancer, and premature death.

Control measures of air pollution include reducing the burning of fossil fuels, implementing policies such as emission standards and fuel efficiency standards, using cleaner alternate fuels like natural gas and electricity, improving air monitoring systems and air filtration, using efficient waste management systems, and adopting green technologies such as renewable energy sources.