Pros and cons of air pollution.

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Air pollution has negative impacts on human health and the environment, but can also have economic benefits.

Pros: Can stimulate economic growth through industries such as transportation and energy production
Cons: Can cause respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, harm wildlife and ecosystems, and contribute to climate change
Examples of air pollutants: carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, ozone
Solutions to reduce air pollution: use of renewable energy sources, implementation of emission standards and regulations, promotion of public transportation and biking/walking