Air pollution
Air pollution occurs when harmful or excessive quantities of substances including gases (such as carbon dioxide , carbon monoxide , sulfur dioxide , nitrous oxides , methane and chlorofluorocarbons ), particulates (both organic and inorganic), and biological molecules are introduced into Earth's atmosphere . It may cause diseases, allergies and even death to humans; it may also cause harm to other living organisms such as animals and food crops, and may damage the natural or built environment . Both human activity and natural r .