Death Of A Planet
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Air pollution is a very big problem in the United States. A large part
of air pollution comes from cars. The Environmental Protection Agency says,
"The most polluting activity an average person does everyday is drive their
car"(1 factsheet OMS-5). Most people probably aren't aware that they are ....
Middle of paper
.... complicating respiratory problems. Hydrocarbons aren't
the only pollutants released through car exhaust.
Two more pollutants released through car exhaust are carbon monoxide and
nitrogen oxide. The first reduces the flow of oxygen to the bloodstream, and
could harm people with heart disease. Nitrogen oxide is formed when a car
engine gets hot. It contains chemicals that aid in the formation of ground
level ozone as well as acid rain (2 factsheet, OMS-5). Acid rain destroys the
outsides ....
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