The Industrial Revolution has had a positive impact on the global economy, making for everyone to live a better life than in previous centuries. However, the introduction of working machines and mechanisms in production and transport also has negative consequences. One of the most acute environmental problem is air pollution from anthropogenic sources (i.e. industry, transport, heating systems). This text presents methods of protecting the city's air basin. It is also emphasized that an integrated systemic approach and coordination of actions of each person are required to achieve environmental safety of the city.