ilmasaasteiden
Ilmasaasteiden, or air pollutants, are substances present in the atmosphere that can cause harm to living organisms and the environment. These pollutants can be natural, such as dust, pollen, and volcanic ash, or anthropogenic, resulting from human activities like industrial processes, vehicle emissions, and agricultural practices. The primary air pollutants include particulate matter (PM), nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur dioxide (SO2), carbon monoxide (CO), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and ozone (O3).
Particulate matter, particularly PM2.5 and PM10, can penetrate deep into the lungs and even enter the bloodstream,
Air pollution has significant environmental impacts, including damage to ecosystems, acidification of lakes and rivers, and