Our Planet is dying. Slowly, but dying all the same. And we, the habitants, the citizens, the children of this planet, are the ones behind it. I, myself, am the cause of Mother Earth dying. But I am not alone.

Air Pollution

In very simple words, air pollution is a result of all the harmful gases emitted by automobiles, industries, bakeries, and crop burning. These harmful gases consist of poisonous and dangerous chemicals that make the air we breathe unsafe. But it is not just unsafe for us but also for our Planet Earth. These chemicals cause depletion, or rather damage, to the ozone layer of the Earth, which protects us from the harmful UV rays emitted by the biggest star in our Solar System, the Sun.

Industrial Development

Yes, the very development that propelled the human species into the future is also the root cause of air pollution worldwide. And as long as humans are alive on this planet, they will want to build a better and improved future. And for that, industries must keep running or everything will come to a standstill. Yes, governments around the world are trying to encourage these industries to reduce their carbon footprint, but it can only be done to a very limited extent. And no matter how much an industry tries to go green, it will always be a source of Air Pollution.

Economic Development

Every country is vying to become the most powerful in the world. This power struggle is creating some of the major sources of air pollution worldwide. Countries are focusing on their infrastructure development, which basically involves construction work, leading to the emission of dust and other chemicals into the atmosphere. Also, countries are cutting down trees to make space for more industries and more infrastructure development. The loss of biodiversity is adding to the increase in air pollution.  

Automobiles

The sale of private vehicles is increasing day by day and is leading to an increase in the consumption of fuel, which consists of petrol, diesel, and natural gas. These vehicles emit harmful gases such as Carbon Monoxide and Nitrogen and are contributing to air pollution.

It is true that there are a number of factors of Air Pollution, including us. But it is also true that there are also a number of factors that can control and even reduce air pollution, including us too. It is only a matter of our choice and our decisions.