Lorax Video Analysis

In the Lorax video, the environment was dying and the natural resources were depleted due to the new and increasing threats caused from overpopulation, an increase in population, and the total disregard of the environment. Just like in the Lorax video, the amount and seriousness of the environmental concerns that are in reality are rapidly increasing. Some examples of environmental concerns that both the Lorax video displayed and that we currently have are deforestation, industrialization, and then finally air pollution. Air pollution is defined as a mixture of natural and man-made substances in the air. It is caused when any harmful gases, dust, or smoke enters the atmosphere. Examples of air pollution are tobacco smoke and the burning of fossil fuels. It is widely believed that particular health effects such as respiratory diseases and cardiovascular diseases are linked …show more content…
The use of pesticides and fertilizers in agriculture emit harmful chemicals into the air causing air pollution. Factories and industries release carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, organic compounds, and chemicals into the atmosphere which pollute the air. During the process of mining operations, dust and chemicals are released into the air which cause air pollution. The burning of fossil fuels such as the pollution emitting from cars, trains, and airplanes can also cause air pollution. Air pollution has many effects. Several million people are known to have died due to air pollution wether it may be directly or indirectly. Children who are commonly exposed to air pollution are known to usually suffer from pneumonia and asthma. Air pollution also causes the depletion of the ozone layer with the presence of chlorofluorocarbons and hydro chlorofluorocarbons. The ozone layer in the atmosphere is responsible for protecting humans from harmful ultraviolet rays. Therefore, as the ozone layer becomes depleted, it can cause skin and eye related