Breathing chemicals: a review of air pollution over the years

Abstract

Air is necessary for human survival and the preservation of the environment. The scientific community is concerned about the ongoing rapid expansion of the population, which uses resources faster, and thus the accumulation of an enormous amount of waste will gradually worsen the air quality. The change in the pollutants released in the atmosphere became more complex throughout human history, and they were released in huge quantities. The sources of air pollution vary greatly – from burning fuel, the household, agricultural or mining activities to natural disasters or significant industrial accidents. New techniques that monitor the air composition are being developed to ensure air quality control. The population exposed to these harmful compounds is predisposed to various health concerns, including skin, cardiovascular, brain, blood, and lung illnesses. The substances also contribute to global warming, acid rains and ozone depletion. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it was noticed that reducing human activities causing pollution leads to improved air quality, which shows that long-term solutions can also be found. This paper aims to offer an overview of the air pollution problems persisting around the globe and present the current state, causes and evolution of air pollution. Some of the solutions we propose in this article include energy-saving, public transportation and material recycling. We also emphasize the need to develop new technologies to control the air quality and implement a sustainable approach.

Myricetin Amorphous Solid Dispersions—Antineurodegenerative Potential

“…It is noteworthy that DCM has been classified as a probable human carcinogen based on evidence of carcinogenicity in mice [ 83 ]. Also, the literature indicates that DCM can contribute to several types of cancer (liver and kidney cancer, lymphoma, and leukemia) [ 84 ]. In addition, DCM significantly contributes to smog formation and environmental pollution [ 84 ].…”

“…Also, the literature indicates that DCM can contribute to several types of cancer (liver and kidney cancer, lymphoma, and leukemia) [ 84 ]. In addition, DCM significantly contributes to smog formation and environmental pollution [ 84 ]. Meanwhile, the FDA labeled ethanol as a generally recognized as safe (GRAS) substance.…”

Analysis of fungal diversity and structure in Nile River water polluted with crude oil and naphthalene using microcosm experiments

“…Alkanes, cycloalkanes, and other aromatic hydrocarbons with varying dangerous, poisonous, and carcinogenic potential are included in crude oil that is a naturally occurring heterogeneous chemical [2,3]. The manufacturing process of crude oil, its transportation, chemical extraction, and circulation are regarded as the biggest sources of human-caused environmental hydrocarbon pollution [4]. Evidently undesirable spillages that happen during routine processes of crude oil production, refining, and distribution, in addition to as a result of serious accidents, have sustained study interest in this area [5] As well as, The polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), which include naphthalene, are a broad and diversified category of serious environmental contaminants.…”