What's in the Air We Breathe? #infographic

Published by Web Desk Thursday, April 2, 2015

How much do you know about the air that you breathe? How often do you think about the act of breathing? Much of our brain is hardwired to process information into feelings and sensations so that we don't have to think about complex processes. For example, breathing in particulate matter has an adverse effect on the lungs but our bodies might only register that effect as “shortness of breath,” or a pain in the chest. In reality, a whole host of reactions are taking place.

This infographic aims to explain the science behind breathing and what's in the air. From ozone to arsenic, we'll explore a variety of pollutants and the specific impact that they have on parts of the body. Then we'll look at a world map to identify where the best and worst air quality is in the world and, specifically, the United States. We'll look in our homes to find sources of pollution, and we'll even blast off into space to explore the air quality on different planets.

Infographic by: airoasis

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