Question

What are the various measures to control air pollution?

Answer 1

Air pollution: It is the contamination of the air due to the presence of various pollutants in it.

Measure to control Air pollution:

1. Proper treatment of industrial gaseous waste: The gaseous wastes should be treated in a cyclone collector or electrostatic precipitator prior to disposal.
2. Segregated localization of industrial plants: Industrial plants should be located in areas far from human settlements and be surrounded by sufficient greenery to compensate for the pollution caused by them.
3. Usage of green fuel: Green fuel refers to biodegradable fuel derived from natural gas that can be used to replace petroleum and diesel.
4. Installation of scrubbers: Installing scrubbers in the engines of cars will sequester the oxides of sulfur and nitrogen. Thus, they will not be released into the environment.
5. Reducing the burning of coal: This will lower the concentration of unburnt hydrocarbons released in the air.