Not only are the massive amounts of smoke being added to the air causing a problem, but we are destroying our most effective method of fighting air pollution. It cools and cleans the planet and rejuvenates oxygen levels in the atmosphere. There are many dramatic effects of air pollution. One is the health problems it causes people. The gases in the air irritate eyes and lungs.
Particulates settle in the lungs and worsen asthma and bronchitis.
It has been proven that particulates cause cancer, emphysema, and pneumonia. Another effect of air pollution is acid rain. Acid rain is made up primarily of nitric and sulfuric acids which fall to Earth as rain and snow. Acid rain has killed off many of North America's lakes and rivers. It can also erode many metals and stones.