Why is air pollution of concern? Pollutants in the ambient air can affect general health and have an impact on physical performance, especially for physical activities involving prolonged exposure to polluted air or shorter term activities that are strenuous in nature. Such pollutants range from discharge and by-products of industrial origin, to particulate matter such as dust, smoke and soot. Recent regional concerns over land-clearing practices related to agriculture arose over the level of … Read More →