Harmful particles and molecules
The following table show each chemical particle and the impact it has on our environment. Everytime a car is switched on these particles are emitted. Consider reducing theses particles as much as possible
| Particle / Molecule |
Impact |
| Carbon dioxide (CO2) |
- Greenhouse gas
- This molecule has the greatest effect on greenhouse effect
- Fossil fuel combustion releases CO2 into the air
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| Carbon monoxide (CO) |
- Prevents oxygen to be absorbed by bloodcells
- Tiredness
- Lethal in great amounts
- Carbon monoxide can be reduced by using a catalytic converter
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| Hydrocarbons (HC) |
- Can cause cancer
- Have the ability to change and alter genetic and biological material
- Contributes to tropospheric ozone
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| Nitric oxide (NOx) |
- Increases acidification of soil
- Increases eutrophication of lakes
- Increases tropospheric ozone
- Have the ability to change and alter genetic and biological material
- Impact humans airways
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Environmental Impact Terminology
The following table showcase the environmental impact of dangerous particles when it has gone out of control.
| Term |
Impact |
| Tropospheric ozone |
- Ozone (O3) that forms close to the ground. This is harmful to plants and biological life
- Breathing Ozone can create health problems (Chest pain, coughing, throat irritation, and congestion)
|
| Eutrophication |
- Lake turns green because of too much nutrients
- Dangerouse algal blooms
- Lake get covered in green algal
- Nitrix oxide (NOx) and phosphorus (P) is mainly responsible (Comes from vehicle exhaust)
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| Acidification |
- Freshwater acidification is primarily caused by phosphorus (P) ,sulfur oxides (SOx) and nitrogen oxides (NOx)
- Changes in pH levels in the lake. If the change is to big the water become acidic
- Impacts all water sources lakes, rivers, ocean and forests
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| Soot and dangerous particle from vehicles |
- A black powdery or flaky substance consisting largely of amorphous carbon, produced by the incomplete burning of fossil fuel.
- Affects the airways
- Cause cancer
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| Noise pollution |
- Noise pollution and ultra sound is created by vehicles and roads
- Cause underlining health problems
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Statistics
| Stats |
Reason |
| 300-2500 canser cases |
Airway pollution caused by vehicles and industry |
