Air Pollution

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    Air Pollution is the addition of harmful chemicals to the air, and is caused by a variety of different sources. The beginning of artificial air pollution originated during the Age of Industry in the late 1800's and early 1900's. The United States was just starting to build and utilize factories and clear land by cutting down trees. Air pollution was not visible so everybody was not aware of this problem until the nation developed more modern technology. Air pollution is now effecting people in cities around the world. Air pollution is slowly growing and will soon be one of the worst enviromental issues.