Encyclopedia of Pollution






Fine particles can remain suspended in the air and travel long distances. For example, a puff of exhaust from a diesel truck in Los Angeles can end up over the Grand Canyon

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Particle pollution can cause coughing, wheezing, and decreased lung function even in otherwise healthy children and adults. Particle pollution settles on soil and water and harms the environment by changing the nutrient and chemical balance.

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Is there a way to stop it.

I wonder if there is a way to stop it cause i just think that what if we made electric cars cheaper either that or make them the only cars in existence

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