Environmental science 1301- Madison Lewis

Air Pollution Basics     1.1 Introduction                                         Pollutants being released into the air is a type of process that has existed since ancient times. Back then there wasn't much air pollution but it still happened, mostly in indoor spaces due to bad ventilation, but also outdoors from things like forest fires caused by lightning and even hunting groups. The effects caused by these things were small, if existent at all. Air pollutants come from many places, and in ancient times only came from natural sources like volcanoes and swamps where dead organic material is decomposing. As society advanced so did its needs and people eventually started using fossil fuels, which cause major air pollution, to help them be more productive or comfortable with things like indoor heating. The amount of pollutants in the air has been increasing d...

                   Every living organism requires energy to survive, and as societies continue to develop globally, the world grows increasingly reliant on energy to provide and maintain a higher quality of living (n.d.1).   These energy needs, known as commercial energy needs(Commercial Energy Use)   include electricity to heat and power homes and businesses, fuels for powering modes of transportation, and to aid in the production of synthetic fibers and vital medicines(n.d.1).   Commercial energy comes from two sources, either conventional or alternative. Conventional energy sources provide energy through traditional ways such as burning fossil fuels (Conventional energy). 82% of the world's commercial energy needs are currently met through use of conventional energy, meaning the world majorly relies on fossil fuels to meet its energy needs. Fossil fuels are classified as a nonrenewable energy source, which means th...