Part 1 of Essay
contamination of the atmosphere by gaseous, liquid, or solid wastes that can endanger the health of human beings, plants, and animals, or that can damage materials, reduce visibility, or produce undesirable odors. Statistics Every year, more than sixty-six million tons of poisonous gas is emptied into the air, twelve mil ....

Part 2 of Essay
.... may then be transported over great distances, causing adverse effects such as acid rain in areas far from the emission site. The worldwide increase in the burning of coal and oil since the late 1940s has led to increasing concentrations of carbon dioxide. The resulting greenhouse effect has reduced the escape of infrared radiation from the earth, causing a possible global warming trend. The Prevention of Air Pollution To cut down on all the pollution being released into the air, we have removed the polluta ....