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Air pollution
By air pollution we mean the presence, in the air, of one or more substances that alter the composition and equilibrium of the atmosphere, causing harmful effects for humans, animals, plants and for the environment.
In order to protect our Planet and its inhabitants we should not pollute the air. By adopting small daily actions, like switching off the lights when they are no longer required, using the car only if it is necessary, recycling waste, and by not exaggerating when heating or cooling environments where we live, we can avoid releasing into the atmosphere those gases that are responsible for pollution, that provoke acid rain, ozone depletion, and the greenhouse effect. How important a small gesture can be!
subjects dealt with in Air pollution
What it is
Air pollution takes place when chemicals contaminate the atmosphere affecting its structure and composition and producing significant harmful effects on…
Pollutants and their effects
Atmospheric dust consists of a mixture of solid and liquid particles suspened in the atmosphere varying in composition, source and…
Improving air quality
We have seen that atmospheric pollution derives from a series of substances that are produced by one or more "sources"…
special reports
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23 October 2017 / Air
Carbon Footprint
CO2 emissions and lifestyles If your parents decide to buy a new car, they might be attracted by a car…
10 February 2020 / Ecosystems
Coral turns pale!
The delicate balance of the coral reef “When looking at a coral reef, we are fascinated by the enormous variety…
13 May 2018 / Earth
Small steps, great footprints
Which one takes up more space, an apple or a steak? Have you ever wondered how much space is taken…
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5 September 2022 / Air
The Arctic is warming up four times faster
The planet is warming due to the greenhouse effect—this is now clear to all of us. What is less well…
23 June 2022 / Air
Climate and the Earth's volcanoes
We know that the chief greenhouse gas is carbon dioxide. We also know that the greenhouse effect is the cause…
15 November 2021 / Air
How did Cop26 end?
On Saturday afternoon in Glasgow, representatives of more than 200 countries attending the COP26 United Nations climate change conference reached…
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5 November 2021 / Air
Cop26, the calendar for the climate conference
1 November was the first day of the summit, the opening ceremony of which began with a speech by British…
25 August 2021 / Air
Geo-engineering: a contribution to mitigate climate change?
Climate change is a fact. And the role of man in determining such change is scientifically established. Normally depicted by…
29 April 2020 / Air
Lightning
Help! a storm! Man has always been afraid of lightning, in fact in the past lightning was considered a sign…
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23 October 2017 / Air
Carbon Footprint
CO2 emissions and lifestyles If your parents decide to buy a new car, they might be attracted by a car…
10 February 2020 / Ecosystems
Coral turns pale!
The delicate balance of the coral reef “When looking at a coral reef, we are fascinated by the enormous variety…
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13 May 2018 / Earth
Small steps, great footprints
Which one takes up more space, an apple or a steak? Have you ever wondered how much space is taken…
5 September 2022 / Air
The Arctic is warming up four times faster
The planet is warming due to the greenhouse effect—this is now clear to all of us. What is less well…
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23 June 2022 / Air
Climate and the Earth's volcanoes
We know that the chief greenhouse gas is carbon dioxide. We also know that the greenhouse effect is the cause…
15 November 2021 / Air
How did Cop26 end?
On Saturday afternoon in Glasgow, representatives of more than 200 countries attending the COP26 United Nations climate change conference reached…
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5 November 2021 / Air
Cop26, the calendar for the climate conference
1 November was the first day of the summit, the opening ceremony of which began with a speech by British…
25 August 2021 / Air
Geo-engineering: a contribution to mitigate climate change?
Climate change is a fact. And the role of man in determining such change is scientifically established. Normally depicted by…
-
29 April 2020 / Air
Lightning
Help! a storm! Man has always been afraid of lightning, in fact in the past lightning was considered a sign…
-
23 October 2017 / Air
Carbon Footprint
CO2 emissions and lifestyles If your parents decide to buy a new car, they might be attracted by a car…
-
10 February 2020 / Ecosystems
Coral turns pale!
The delicate balance of the coral reef “When looking at a coral reef, we are fascinated by the enormous variety…
-
13 May 2018 / Earth
Small steps, great footprints
Which one takes up more space, an apple or a steak? Have you ever wondered how much space is taken…
-
5 September 2022 / Air
The Arctic is warming up four times faster
The planet is warming due to the greenhouse effect—this is now clear to all of us. What is less well…
-
23 June 2022 / Air
Climate and the Earth's volcanoes
We know that the chief greenhouse gas is carbon dioxide. We also know that the greenhouse effect is the cause…
-
15 November 2021 / Air
How did Cop26 end?
On Saturday afternoon in Glasgow, representatives of more than 200 countries attending the COP26 United Nations climate change conference reached…
-
5 November 2021 / Air
Cop26, the calendar for the climate conference
1 November was the first day of the summit, the opening ceremony of which began with a speech by British…
-
25 August 2021 / Air
Geo-engineering: a contribution to mitigate climate change?
Climate change is a fact. And the role of man in determining such change is scientifically established. Normally depicted by…
-
29 April 2020 / Air
Lightning
Help! a storm! Man has always been afraid of lightning, in fact in the past lightning was considered a sign…
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