NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The major source of NOx pollution in the UK is road transport (50%). Whilst the majority of NOx emissions arise from road transport, the contribution of industrial NOx pollution is still important.

Detailed explanation-2: -Domestic burning is the UK’s largest source of particulate matter air pollution. Reducing how much you burn improves air quality for you and your neighbours.

Detailed explanation-3: -In towns and cities, the main source of air pollution is road transport. Diesel and petrol vehicles create pollutants, including nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter. Most diesel vehicles create higher levels of these pollutants than petrol vehicles.

Detailed explanation-4: -Short-term exposure (over hours or days) can lead to a range of health impacts including lung function, coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath, exacerbation of asthma, increases in respiratory and cardiovascular hospital admissions and mortality.

Detailed explanation-5: -Pollutants produced by vehicle exhausts include carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, particles, volatile organic compounds and sulfur dioxide.