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Earth and Human Activity: Human Impact
Causes of Air Pollution
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Causes of Air Pollution
Air pollution is caused by harmful substances entering the air, often from human activities. These pollutants can be gases, particles, or chemicals that make the air unsafe to breathe and harm the environment. The main causes of air pollution include burning fossil fuels ...
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Air pollution occurs when harmful substances mix with the air, making it unsafe for people, animals, and plants.
Some pollution comes from nature, like wildfires or volcanoes, but most comes from human actions such as driving, using electricity, and farming.
Power plants and factories that burn coal or oil release gases like sulfur d...
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