Air pollution

it becomes easier to control and therefore easier to reach faster speeds. Also a NASCAR car is filled with nitrogen rather normal air in the average car. In a ChemMatters article it states “Another difference between NASCAR car tires and normal tires is that NASCAR car tires are filled with nitrogen not normal air” (Rohrig). Nitrogen has less moisture than normal air does, so having nitrogen in the tires holds less moisture in the tires. Moisture can alter the tire pressure because the tires…

OOL focussed in social participation in order to solve community problems, this assumption find support on the theory of “Public Space Appropriation”, if the citizens get involved in their community problems and start to get out in the streets and improve their public spaces the levels of crime, drug addiction and insecurity will decrease. A good example is the macro mural of Palmitas, Pachuca, Hidalgo on 2015. With the highest rate of violence on Hidalgo, Palmitas agree to host the project of…

issues. Symptoms are flu-like and include sore throats, wheezing, aches and pains, and fatigue. This is the importance of mold testing after a water leak or flooding. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency states, "During a flood cleanup, the indoor air quality in your home or office may appear to be the least of your problems. However, failure to remove contaminated materials and to reduce moisture and humidity can present serious long-term health risks." They state that water stagnation…

atmosphere and forms carbonic acid (H_2 CO_3), lowering the pH of rain to around 5.6. However, the release of nitrogen and sulfur from burning hydrocarbon fuels can lower the pH of rain to as low as 2.  Nitrogen and sulfur oxide are common in the air around industrial areas and has serious negative effects of aquatic environments. Acid rain forms because petroleum naturally has impurities in it. This is because when the plant or animal died millions of years ago the various elements and…

Molds are known to be harmful and they indeed are. They can bring numerous negative effects to health and to the house or building structure itself. As they can grow to almost anything, they can bring damage to any home item or surface too. And this only marks just how important it is to conduct a mold removal process especially if it is black mold infestation that has to be dealt with. Of all the types of indoor fungi, black molds, known as Strachybotrys atra, is the most infamous. It is…

something just because everyone else is doing it. trash not only affects us, it also affects everything around us, it could affect the how the water drains off the freeway or how. Moreover its causes land pollution, it is one of the most visible kinds of pollution. Consequently, land pollution is known to have adverse effects on the health of animals and…

–Tristate Area If your indoor air feels heavy and smells a bit musty, it could mean that your home is experiencing high levels of humidity. Although humidity is important, having too much can destroy the pleasant environment because it encourages allergens, like mold and mildew, to grow. Thankfully, you can reduce the amount of humidity in the air with a dedicated dehumidifier. This system is designed to pull excess moisture in the air and send the de-moisturized air back into the room. Aside…

Do you think coal mining is worth the risk involved or not? Some people might think it is. But some might think it isn't. For me I think it isn't. I am going to tell you 3 ways I think coal mining isn't worth the risk. One long term health,two it causes site accidents,and three global warming. Those are the three ways I think isn't worth the risk. First, long term health is where miners suffer from medical problems caused by working in mines. For example, COPD and black lung disease are two…

chemicals they can become deadly. The primer used for a C-17 contains a carcinogen known as Chromium-Six. Local laws always take priority over military policy. Different agencies, including Bay Area Air, are always interested in our toxic waist and hazardous materials. Unlike many other bases, Travis Air Force Base does not have a “paint barn,” basically a large hanger for the sanding, painting, and priming of aircraft. The Bio Environmental team at Travis has been harping our flight…

you must be careful while working in a tight space that you don't lose your balance and accidentally break through the floor. It's also important to install the insulation properly. It must go all the way to the edges, but you don't want it to block air circulation in the attic or you may face problems with ice dams on your roof in the winter. Adequate circulation space must be left near the roof of a small attic as well as the eaves. Also, you have to plan the work properly. You don't want to…