Friday, 9 September 2011

TRANSPORTATION

Convenience and alternatives to the mode of transportation worldwide sees an increase in emission of air pollutants as a result of fuel combustion and noise pollution from rail and commercial aircraft. The effects of this activity are:
  • increase in emissions of air pollutants: carbon monoxide (CO), lead (Pb), nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2), carbon dioxide (CO2), volatile organic compounds (VOC), persistent organic pollutants (POPs)
  • excess heat emission as a result of heavy fuel combustion from increase use of vehicles
  • annoyance and disturbances in intercity housing, with the centre and transportation hub situated

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