A Discussion On Visible Emissions

By Richard Wright


Any particulate matter of micro size, 0.1 to 200 micrometers to be specific, can be described as opacity or emissions. These items could be comprised of smoke, dust, soot, ash, fumes or even liquid droplets. Such material arises from the condensation of gasses such as nitrogen, sulfur dioxide and any other volatile compound. Any substance emitted to the atmosphere definitely has an impact, either positive or negative. The majority of these items have negative effects on the environment. Below are some highlights of the possible consequences of visible emissions.

It is from the surrounding that gasses essential for various processes are derived from. For instance, humans and other life forms rely on oxygen existing freely in the surrounding. Having said this, additional components of the atmosphere could be hazardous health wise. Since these particles are minute, they can be inhaled leading to respiratory and cardiovascular problems. Carbon products are the most hazardous of all products.

A rise in sea and ocean level can also be expected due to the effects of these gasses. The major composition of these gasses is carbon. Being a greenhouse as carbon derived gasses result to global warming. The basic feature of this effect is an increase in the land temperatures. To add on this, reflected layers of the sun cannot escape the cloud created by the emission. For this reason, more heat is experienced leading to the melting of ice and glaciers which pour to seas and ocean increasing their level.

A reduction in ozone layer is the other consequence of the emissions. As indicated before, these gases and associated pollutants are made of chemical products. They can, therefore, form reactions upon interacting with other products. In the atmosphere, the ozone layer, a chemical cloud cover may react resulting to its depletion.

Emissions to the air can also lead to various diseases and infections affecting both humans and plants. For humans, respiratory and heart complications may occur. The growth of plants may be impaired by acidic rains formed from rain water mixed with these gasses. Additionally, an endless number of diseases may result thus largely affecting agricultural activities.

From the effects described above, continuous emission will lead to more severe consequences. It is, therefore, essential to enact various measures to recollect the lost healthy atmosphere. The starting point involves the development of a measuring item that detects when the pollution levels are toxic. This led to the introduction of a unique chart in the 1800s that detects toxic levels by measuring the smoke density.

Environmental activists have also plunged into this field to aid in curbing pollution. Thanks to their efforts as it has resulted to the enactment of various laws and regulations which favor environmental health. Individuals caught going against the set conditions face the law. They have also provided education to many people concerning the environment and conservation measures.

Additionally, technological advancements towards the production and use of machinery that produces less toxic waste have been encouraged. This will result in less waste production thus reducing the adverse effects.




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