Toxic Emissions
What are they?
They are chemicals and other harmful materials in the air that are hazardous to our health and wellbeing.
Where do they come from?
These emission come from fuel burning devices like cars and machinery, as well as industrial facilities.
How are people exposed to the emissions?
While inhalation is the easiest way to be exposed to the emissions, one can also be exposed through contaminated food, water, and physical contact with the substances.
What these emissions can lead to?
prolonged exposure to toxic emissions can lead to several health problems which range from birth defects to various forms of cancer.
What has been done about the emissions so far?
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken a number of measures to limit and regulate toxic emissions created by industries and vehicles, but still emission rates are at large.
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This is such an interesting topic! Did you find a lot of evidence on health problems that have come up due to toxic emissions? Are there certain states where this is more of an issue? I wish the public was more educated on how to best avoid these emissions while they are in the air. Until toxic emissions are stopped/lessened, people need to know how to take precaution so that less health issues arise.
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