Many people are unknowingly exposed to air pollution and have no idea about it. Some common causes of air pollution are cars, factories, landfills, and toxic materials. Air pollution destroys the environment; causes climate change because it significantly affects the greenhouse effect and causes acid rain. Acid rain contaminates water and destroys animal homes. Air pollution has many effects on people: it causes coughing, increases the risk of asthma, wheezing, can cause diseases and birth defects. It is estimated “that seven million people died prematurely in 2012 due to exposure to air pollution and that air pollution can cause cardiovascular disease. The use of incinerators has sparked protest movements from Chinese citizens who are becoming aware of the air pollution released by the combustion of their waste and the effects this has on their health. There have been many reports of premature births and stillbirths of pregnant women living near waste incinerators” ( Professional Safety, 2014, p..