Health & Environmental Effects of Air Pollution
www.mass.gov › files › documentsHealth & Environmental Effects of Air Pollution Health Effects Air pollution can harm us when it accumulates in the air in high enough concentrations. Millions of Americans live in areas where urban smog, particle pollution, and toxic pollutants pose serious health concerns. People exposed to high enough levels of certain air pollutants may experience: Irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat
Environmental and Health Impacts of Air Pollution: A Review
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesFeb 20, 2020 · Environmental Impact of Air Pollution. Air pollution is harming not only human health but also the environment in which we live. The most important environmental effects are as follows. Acid rain is wet (rain, fog, snow) or dry (particulates and gas) precipitation containing toxic amounts of nitric and sulfuric acids. They are able to acidify the water and soil environments, damage trees and plantations, and even damage buildings and outdoor sculptures, constructions, and statues.