1.) 75% of all air pollution in the world comes from cars. (Rinkesh, 2017)
2.) Over 1,000,000 birds each year from pollution. (Rinkesh, 2017)
3.) China is the worlds leading producer in pollution. (Rinkesh, 2017)
4.) Inhaling air pollution takes away 1-2 years off of your life. (Rinkesh, 2017)
5.) 70% of the air pollution caused in Chinese cities is due to tailpipes. (Rinkesh, 2017)
6.) Outdoor air pollution ranks in the top ten killers on earth. (Essick, 2017)
7.) Air pollution in India is estimated to cause 527, 700 deaths every year. (Essick, 2017)
8.) By 2050, 6 million people will die per year due to air pollution. (Essick, 2017)
9.) Tiny particles, known as PM2.5, have a diameter of less than 2.5 micrometers and can penetrate deep into the lungs and cardiovascular system, increasing the risk of disease. (Essick, 2017)
10.) Carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, is the main pollutant that is warming Earth. (Essick, 2017)
2.) Over 1,000,000 birds each year from pollution. (Rinkesh, 2017)
3.) China is the worlds leading producer in pollution. (Rinkesh, 2017)
4.) Inhaling air pollution takes away 1-2 years off of your life. (Rinkesh, 2017)
5.) 70% of the air pollution caused in Chinese cities is due to tailpipes. (Rinkesh, 2017)
6.) Outdoor air pollution ranks in the top ten killers on earth. (Essick, 2017)
7.) Air pollution in India is estimated to cause 527, 700 deaths every year. (Essick, 2017)
8.) By 2050, 6 million people will die per year due to air pollution. (Essick, 2017)
9.) Tiny particles, known as PM2.5, have a diameter of less than 2.5 micrometers and can penetrate deep into the lungs and cardiovascular system, increasing the risk of disease. (Essick, 2017)
10.) Carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, is the main pollutant that is warming Earth. (Essick, 2017)
Sources:
http://www.conserve-energy-future.com/various-air-pollution-facts.php
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2016/10/air-pollution-the-true-cost-in-numbers/
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/pollution/
http://www.conserve-energy-future.com/various-air-pollution-facts.php
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2016/10/air-pollution-the-true-cost-in-numbers/
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/pollution/