A Synopsis 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.

Oxygen is an essential part of human life. Both animals and plants depend on it for survival. This gas exists freely in the atmosphere. Having said this, an increasing amount of visible gasses will definitely poison the natural oxygen essential for survival. In addition to this, since these components are minute, they can be easily inhaled causing multiple body system problems.

The other markedly notable effect of opacity is an increase in sea and ocean levels. The process through which this comes about is as a result of the direct release of these gasses to the ozone . Carbon compounds result to global warming effect. This simply means the rise in temperatures of land. The cloud formed by the layer of these components also block sun rays reflected from the earth surface adding up to increased temperatures. The final result is the melting of frozen water thus increasing sea levels.

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.

To add on this, activist aiming at conserving the environment have contributed to various remedies tremendously. Their actions have resulted in the development and enactment of various laws that guide emission levels. Continuous education also provided by these individuals has led to sensitization of many people on the importance to conserve the environment by avoiding activities resulting in various discharges.

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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