Dimensions
170 x 242 x 4mm
Our Impact on the Planet.
The air we breathe is essential for our survival. But, over the last 200 years, population growth and industrialisation have begun to threaten our planet's life-giving atmosphere. 'Air Pollution' looks at the many different pollutants released into the air, and examines their effects on us and our environment. Will air pollution get worse, leading to irreversible global warming? Or will we start to reduce the damage, by recycling, and using cleaner, renewable forms of energy?
The environmental strand of the '21st Century Debates' series looks at the impact human development is having on the planet and how this could affect our future. At the dawn of a new millennium, we are consuming more energy and producing more waste than ever before. What are the effects of our consumption on the natural world and how long can it last? This series examines the difficult decisions faced by governments and organisations concerned with these issues and asks what we as individuals can do to help.
