Is air pollution a crime

Answer 1

If it were, factories could not operate, people could not drive, homes could not be heated etc.

Answer:

In many jurisdictions air pollution is a crime with associated controls, limits and potential penalties which may include fines or imprisonment. The crime is often considered to be a "strict liability" offense which implies a "guilty until proven innocent "context to any court case.

Depending on the jurisdiction the offense of "pollution" may be handled as:

• a quasi-criminal matter
• a civil offense
• a summary conviction (like a traffic ticket)
• a tort

Check with your local environmental protection ministry for their rules and regulations.

Answer 2

Many countries and states around the world have laws limiting the amount of pollution that can be put into the air. These laws are slowly becoming more and more strict. This especially refers to vehicles and industry. So as years go by car makers have to develop cars that are cleaner and less polluting. Factories have to measure and restrict their emissions to keep below the legal limits. If they break these laws they can be fined.