The DNA repair ability of a cell is vital to the integrity of its genome and thus to the normal functionality of that organism. Many genes that were initially shown to influence life span have turned out to be involved in DNA damage repair and protection.
Examples for negative production externalities include: 1  Air pollution from burning fossil fuels. 2  This activity causes damages to crops, (historic) buildings and public health. 3  Anthropogenic climate change as a consequence of greenhouse gas emissions from burning oil, gas, and coal.
Landfill Gases. Air pollution from landfills is decreased because of recycling. A landfills emits a great deal of air pollution in the form of gases as its contents break down.These gases include carbon dioxide, methane, volatile organic compounds, hazardous air pollutants and odorous compounds that are nuisances for nearby residents. landfills emits a great deal of air pollution in the form of gases as its contents break down. These gases include carbon dioxide, methane, volatile organic compounds, hazardous air pollutants and odorous compounds that are nuisances for nearby residents.