Here, you can learn about the various types of air pollution, the effects that they have on the Earth and on people, and what is, or is not being done to correct the problem.

DID YOU KNOW...

When people think about air pollution, they usually think about smog, acid rain, CFC's, and other forms of outdoor air pollution. But did you know that air pollution also can exist inside homes and other buildings? It can, and every year, the health of many people is affected by chemical substances present in the air within buildings.

A great deal of research on pollution is being conducted at laboratories and universities. The goals of the research are to find solutions and to educate the public about the problem.

Lung Cancer has been on the rise ever since the Industrial Revolution in the mid-1800's.

In today's world, the average person will pollute the air on a daily basis even if they do not own a car.

The air we breathe is composed of 78% nitrogen, 21% Oxygen. The last 1% is a mixture of water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, and other pollutants.