Air Pollution: Eco-Toxicology

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On behalf of the Journal, as Editor-in-Chief, it is my distinct honour and privilege to welcome you to the Journal of Environmental and Toxicology Studies.

Taking up the present scenario as an example, I would like to write about the hazardous effects of Air pollution on the Environment.

Air pollution, the major problem in today’s world not only effect Human life but also our Environment life in a variety of ways like:

Acid Rain:

It is precipitation containing harmful amounts of nitric and sulfuric acids. These acids are formed primarily by nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides released into the atmosphere when fossil fuels are burned. These acids fall to the Earth either as wet precipitation (rain, snow, or fog) or dry precipitation (gas and particulates)       damaging trees and causes soils and water bodies to acidify, making the water unsuitable for some fish and other wildlife.

Eutrophication:

 It is a condition in a water body where high concentrations of nutrients (such as nitrogen) stimulate blooms of algae, which in turn can cause fish kills and loss of plant and animal diversity. Human activities can greatly accelerate eutrophication by increasing the rate at which nutrients enter aquatic ecosystems

Haze:

It is caused when sunlight encounters tiny pollution particles in the air. Haze obscures the clarity, color, texture, and form of what we see. Some haze-causing pollutants (mostly fine particles) are directly emitted to the atmosphere by sources such as power plants, industrial facilities, trucks and automobiles, and construction activities.

Ozone Depletion:

Ozone is a gas that occurs both at ground-level and in the Earth's upper atmosphere that protects life on earth from the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. But ozone is also gradually being destroyed by man-made chemicals referred to as ozone-depleting substances, including chlorofluorocarbons, hydrochlorofluorocarbons, and halons. Thinning of the protective ozone layer can cause increased amounts of UV radiation to reach the Earth, which can lead to more cases of skin cancer, cataracts, and impaired immune systems. UV can also damage sensitive crops, such as soybeans, and reduce crop yields.

 

 

Crop and Forest Damage:

Air pollution can damage crops and trees in a variety of ways.Ground-level ozone can lead to reductions in agricultural crop and commercial forest yields, reduced growth and survivability of tree seedlings, and increased plant susceptibility to disease, pests and other environmental stresses.

Our Journal emphasizes high-level research and education. Original research articles, reviews, short communications, and letters to the editors in the fields of ecotoxicology are welcome. Every effort is made to have a speedy and critical peer-review process.

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With regards,

Jun Ray
Managing Editor
Environmental and Toxicology Studies Journal
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