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Education: Diesel
The Consequences of Diesel Particulate Emissions
Inefficient combustion of diesel fuel produces emissions that pollute the environment and harm human health.
Environmental Consequences of Particulate Material Emissions:
- Air pollution
- Water pollution
- Acid rain
- Acidification of waterways
- Deforestation
- Smog
- Reduced atmospheric visibility
- Crop degradation
- Global warming
- Climate forcing (1)
Human Health Consequences of Particulate Material Emissions:
- Cardiovascular disease
- Respiratory disease
- Cancer
- Fibrosis
- Allergic responses
- Reduced pulmonary function
- Worsening of asthmatic symptoms and occurrences
- Increased morbidity
- Premature death (2-3)
A number of internationally publicized studies demonstrate a high correlation between ambient particulate material and increases in adverse health outcomes such as:
- Respiratory hospital admissions
- Emergency room visits
- Restricted activity days
- Respiratory symptoms for adults
- Lower respiratory tract illnesses for children
- Asthmatic attacks
- Chronic diseases
- Mortality
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