Air
pollution has garnered considerable interest in last few years because of the
multiple adverse effects reported on human health. Air
pollution is hard to escape, no matter how rich an area you live in. It is all
around us. Microscopic pollutants in the air can slip past our body’s defences,
penetrating deep into our respiratory and circulatory system, damaging our
lungs, heart and brain. “The true cost of climate change is felt in our
hospitals and in our lungs. The health burden of polluting energy sources is
now so high, that moving to cleaner and more sustainable choices for energy
supply, transport and food systems effectively pays for itself (WHO article). The
injurious effects of air pollution are widespread and are many. Every day
commuting to work or travelling around our town or city, we’re being exposed to
high levels of toxins. Air pollution is a global environmental burden, and has
been identified as a significant public health risk. It is very dangerous to
our health although its impact on