Environmental Hazard
Environmental hazards When the sun is high, its rays can penetrate deep into the Earth's skin, damaging it in ways that cause long-term damage to humans and animals alike. Environmental Hazards The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has been working with communities around the country to provide information about how air pollution affects their health. The DOE has also published a fact sheet explaining what air pollution means for people and the natural environment and what steps people can take to reduce exposure to harmful pollutants. For more information on this topic, go to https://www.energy.gov/airquality. Air Pollution Causes Lung Illness Air pollution causes many different types of lung problems. Some common ones are chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma (or allergic rhinitis), emphysema, and lung cancer. To help prevent these diseases, people should avoid smoking, eat a healthy diet, and stay active. They should also wear protective clothing when out in the su...