These negative effects results in water deterioration, land subsidence, air pollution and energy shortage. ... (Attitude) One of the most serious environmental problems in Bangkok is the air pollution. ... Our use of motor vehicles is the major source of the pollution. ... The solar energy projects in Bangkok and the development of affordable electric vehicles with zero-emission are my proposed solutions for air pollution and energy shortage. ... Moreover, we could tremendously reduce the air pollution from preventing the use of our typical vehicles that account for 80% of the pollution....

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The downside to this operation is that during the combustion stage there is a release of unhealthy gases and solids that will be let out into the atmosphere, increasing air pollution and carbon emission. Some preventative measures are taken to catch the major particles let out in the process but many of them escape the screening and are let into the open air infecting the environment. ... Environmental Protection Agency it is found that greater than half of the air pollution in the United States is caused by mobile sources which are majorly automobiles. ... On the other hand, renewable sourc...

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Also known as "air toxins" these compounds cause lung irritation, cancer, birth defects, and a unique problem concerning the formation of ozone smog in the lower of the atmosphere. ... This law enables the state's Air Resources Board to set limits. California in the world's fifth largest economy home to 24 million motor vehicles, which are responsible for 40% of the state's greenhouse pollution. ... Since it is now known that 20% of the older cars are pulling 80% of the pollution (Rob Driess 2003). ... Solar cars are the oldest suggested answer to the vehicle pollution problem. ...

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They also include the air we breathe and the water we drink. ... Indirectly, ecological disturbances, air pollution, changes in food and water supplies, and coastal flooding are all examples of possible impacts that might affect human health. ...

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Solar energy systems are sustainable because they create no pollution and consume natural energy, unlike the fossil fuels used now to produce electricity and heat. ... " Shuster uses this information to support his argument that with a constantly increasing national population, energy demands and pollution associated with these demands will significantly increase if the current methods of energy extraction are not changed. ... Given the predicted information from Shuster, pollution and the demand for energy that is now primarily derived from fossil fuels shall significantly increase by...

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More recently, "biomass fired steam power has been used to generate electricity [which] can have numerous environmental and air-quality advantages over burning fossil fuels" (How Biomass Energy Works"). ... The very nature of biomass energy requires that it be burned and even if the organic material is low-carbon, it will still emit some pollution and carbon emissions. ... Instead, researchers have recently developed a power cell that uses magnesium as a one of the main components called the "Magnesium Air Fuel Cell,"" it is essentially a "magnesium based version of the lithium ion rechargeabl...

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As a result of the equipment and methods used to extract the oil, high levels of pollution are released into the atmosphere, disturbing nearby ecosystems. ... In addition to polluting the surrounding water, offshore drilling practices also release harmful substances into the air. ... It has been estimated that "A single offshore rig emits the same quantity of air pollution as 7000 cars driving 50 miles per day." ...

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Driving across Lumberton, North Carolina and being in the presence of the warm humid air, tall green grass, bright sun light, and the endless blue sky is an overwhelmingly wonderful experience. ... Another identified problem concerning pollution of ground water includes the contamination of water by methane. ... On the subject of water pollution, what becomes of the water that is used in the process of pressurizing rocks? ...

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The relatively rural location of most geothermal resources also offers advantages, including clean air, few disease problems, clean water, a stable workforce, and, often, low taxes. ... If the plant is not maintained properly, hot wastewater can leak into surrounding areas and damage the ecosystem, giving rise to thermal pollution. ...

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The waters of the Southern Ocean are among the most biologically productive in the world; they support a unique, highly-adapted and specialized ecosystem that do not permit a quick response to any stress, like pollution, in the environment. ... Several major studies show that the United States can meet a large share of its electricity needs from renewable resources at a modest cost, while reducing harmful air emissions, easing pressure on natural gas prices, and greatly diversifying the electricity mix. ...

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