World Academy of Science‚ Engineering and Technology 56 2011 A Study of the Damages to Historical Monuments due to Climatic Factors and Air Pollution and Offering Solutions Shoureshe Kanani‚ Hassan Zandi Abstract—Historical monuments as architectural heritage are‚ economically and culturally‚ considered one of the key aspects for modern communities. Cultural heritage represents a country’s national identity and pride and maintains and enriches that country’s culture. Therefore‚ conservation
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Vehicular Pollution problems in India There are three broad sources of air pollution from human activities: stationary or point‚ mobile‚ and indoor. In developing countries especially in the rural area‚ indoor air pollution from using open fires for cooking and heating may be a serious problem. Industries‚ power plants etc. are the cause of stationary air pollution. But in urban areas both developing and developed countries‚ it is predominately mobile or vehicular pollution that contributes to
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GEOS 3310 Lecture Notes: Water Pollution Dr. T. Brikowski Spring 2012 file:waterQuality.tex‚v (1.33‚ November 14‚ 2011)‚ printed March 30‚ 2012 Water Pollution 1 Introduction Water pollution is the “degradation of water quality as measured by biological‚ chemical‚ or physical criteria.” Common sources of groundwater pollution are listed in Keller [Table 14.3‚ 2011]. Typical pollutants include: • Oxygen-demanding waste: materials that produce a high BOD [Fig. 11.2‚ Keller‚ 2000]
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Atmospheric Pollution Yvonne Perry Everest Online Atmospheric Pollution There are both primary and secondary air pollutants. The primary pollutants “Are the direct products of combustion and evaporation‚” (Wright‚ 2011) and some can undergo further reactions in the atmosphere and causing secondary pollutants. The names of the primary pollutants are: Suspended particulate matter‚ volatile organic compounds‚ carbon monoxide‚ nitrogen oxides‚ sulfur dioxide‚ lead‚ air toxics‚ and radon. Suspended
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Air Pollution in Almaty 1. Chapter 1 Introduction page 3 2. Chapter 2 “Literature Interview” page 6 3. Chapter 3 “Description of Results” page 13 4. Chapter 4 “Analysis of Results”
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case of Carlil v. Carbolic Smoke Ball 1893‚ Mrs Carlil saw an advertisement of Carbolic Smoke Ball Company will rewards 100 pounds to anyone who caught flu after using its smoke balls as directed for 14 days. Later then‚ Mrs Carlil bought the smoke ball‚ used it directed and caught flu. However‚ when she wanted to claimed that 100 pounds‚ she was rejected by the company. So she sued the company in contract. The case was concluded where the advertisement made by Carbolic Smoke Ball Company is an offer
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Environment protection Agency shows that every nearly 40‚000 children in India are affected by respiratory diseases caused by the growth of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Air pollutants are continually poisoning our bones and the most susceptible to pollution are children below five years and elderly persons above 50 years. In general‚ those who have hyper-responsiveness to the presence of pollutants are bit harder than others. Air pollutants increase the risk of lung disease in asthma patients. Women
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Name: ______________________________________ Date: ________________________ Student Exploration: Water Pollution Vocabulary: bacterial pollution‚ nutrient pollution‚ sediment pollution‚ toxic pollution‚ water pollution Prior Knowledge Questions (Do these BEFORE using the Gizmo.) 1. Water pollution is the addition of harmful substances to water. Some of these substances are found at home. What household chemicals might be harmful if not disposed of properly? _________________________________________________________________________
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Marine Pollution Marine pollution has become a major global issue. It is now becoming a serious concern that the ocean will no longer be a safe place for marine life and humans. There is a growing concern that pollution causes serious problems nowadays particularly health problems. This essay will argue that marine pollution should be addressed immediately. Firstly‚ the causes and the effects will be discussed‚ and some solutions to hoe marine pollution can be reduced. To begin with‚ marine pollution
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Air Pollution is a contamination of the atmosphere by gaseous‚ liquid‚ or solid wastes or by-products that can endanger human health and the health and welfare of plants and animals‚ or can attack materials‚ reduce visibility‚ or produce undesirable odors. Air pollution is responsible for major health effects. Every year‚ the health of countless people is ruined or endangered by air pollution. Studies have shown that over 50‚000 people were killed annually in the United States alone from air pollution
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