But most of us know much less about the dangers of smoke from chimneys and tail pipes. And chances are, you and your children are breathing too much of it. For some of us, like people with asthma, smog can be deadly. Maybe it's about time we kicked the habit. Air pollution harms us all Air pollution and global warming - a double threat to the planet.
Studies show the world is getting hotter.
How to protect yourself and your children during smog episodes. Ten ways tomake the earth a healthier place to live. Air pollution harms us all Air pollution means premature death for as many as 16,000 Canadians each year. It strikes hardest at those who need our care most - children, the elderly and people who are already sick. Tiny particles move deep into your lungs, and even into your bloodstream.