Recently one of the most talked about news in the world is Global warming and its adverse effects to our environment. As human activities continue to pollute air, water and land the threat to the survival of mankind on Earth is worsening. But most of us, have still failed to realize the gravity of the situation and think that the effects of Global warming will appear thousands of years later.

But any misconceptions regarding this issue should be waived off as the danger will directly affect you and your family. Air pollution is one of the biggest contributors to the phenomenon of Global warming. Hazardous gases and chemicals like carbon dioxide and nitrogen gas are emitted to the atmosphere through factories, industries and vehicles. The amount of air pollution really shot up after the Industrial Revolution in Europe in the 17th and 18th Century.

The constant addition of these harmful gases is quickly thickening the Earth’s atmosphere, consequently increasing the over all temperature of the planet. The impact of rising temperature has already started to show on glaciers, forests, crops and eco-systems. But air pollution has a more direct effect on us as well, as our family members and friends are constantly exposed to polluted environment.

Inhaling such polluted air can potentially cause many harmful diseases that can be life threatening. All of us also like to see a clear blue sky in the mornings, but this has become a thing of past in many major cities of the world due to excessive air pollution. Although efforts are under way to curb this menace, but every individual must become part of the solution.