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 We've all experienced air pollution in cities before, especially in places like Los Angeles, which has one of the country's worst air quality indexes. With causes ranging from factory and vehicle emissions to the release of volatile organic compounds into the air, it can seem pretty daunting to figure out what exactly you can do about it. Luckily, there are steps that you can take both as an individual and as part of a community to minimize your impact on air pollution in your area and beyond. We describe ways to reduce air pollution in cities and the 7 causes of air pollution. effects of air pollution on human health Burning Fuel One of the leading causes of air pollution is the burning of fossil fuels. When coal, oil, and natural gas are burned to produce energy, they release harmful chemicals into the atmosphere. These gases include carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide. Carbon dioxide emissions can cause global warming, increasing Earth's temperature an...