Causes Of Pollution In London Fog

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The London Fog, air pollution in London is the cause of many long-term and short-term health issues in London residents. Though it may be called the "London Fog" its effects are ranged beyond that of London. Though the pollution is concentrated in urban cities, studies have shown that the toxic air has reached rural parts of the country. The air is polluted with nitrogen dioxide and microscopic dust particles; short-term effects include loss in lung functions and throat irritation. It 's hard to imagine the young children and newborns who are exposed to the toxic air at such a young age, how will they be affected in the long term? Is it much different if a baby was to be born in a gas station? The modern issue is not new, in fact, it