By: John Clint Paquibut

 Air pollution can be defined as the presence of

toxic chemicals or compounds (including those
of biological origin) in the air, at levels that pose
a health risk. In an even broader sense, air
pollution means the presence of chemicals or
compounds in the air which are usually not
present and which lower the quality of the air or
cause detrimental changes to the quality of life
(such as the damaging of the ozone layer or
causing global warming).
Carbon monoxide
Sulfur dioxide
Nitrogen oxides
Lead
Dioxin
Benzene
 is produced by the
incomplete burning of
fossil fuels in vehicles,
home heating
equipment, and
industrial plants, among
many other sources, and
is a colorless and
odorless gas, poisonous
to humans and animals
when inhaled.
 is produced by the
burning of sulfur
containing fuels like oil
and coal, and can
cause health issues,
especially in those with
existing heart or lung
conditions.
 are gases that contribute
to smog and also
produce acid rain and its
associated effects. This
pollutant is produced
from "combustion
processes" in land
vehicles and ships
related to power, heat,
and running engines.
combustion processes.
 is emitted into the air by
vehicles and industrial
sites and by waste
burning facilities.
Manufacture and
recycling of lead-acid
batteries, processing of
metals, iron and steel,
copper, glass, cement,
and industrial and
institutional boilers are
other sources of lead.
 is present in plastics,
and is released during
its manufacture and if
plastic waste is
incinerated
 pollution occurs during
some industrial
processes and use of
products containing
petroleum, like
plastics. Tobacco
smoke exposure is
another source. It can
cause cancer and
anemia.
 Reduce the number of trips you take in your car.
 Reduce or eliminate fireplace and wood stove use.
 Avoid burning leaves, trash, and other materials.
 Avoid using gas-powered lawn and garden
equipment.
 Choose a cleaner commute - share a ride to work or
use public transportation.
 Combine errands and reduce trips. Walk to errands
when possible.
 Avoid excessive idling of your automobile.
 Even healthy people can experience health impacts
from polluted air including respiratory irritation or
breathing difficulties during exercise or outdoor
activities. Your actual risk of adverse effects
depends on your current health status, the
pollutant type and concentration, and the length of
your exposure to the polluted air.
 CLEAN AIR ACT
- Republic Act No. 8749, otherwise known as the
Philippine Clean Air Act, is a comprehensive air
quality management policy and program which
aims to achieve and maintain healthy air for all
Filipinos.