air pollution

What are the six criteria air pollutants?

Sulfur dioxide SO2

Nitrogen Oxides NOx

Carbon Oxides CO and CO2

particulate matter PM

photochemical oxidants

tropospheric ozone

smog

photochemical smog

sulfurous smog

Lead

mercury

volatile organic compounds VOCs

primary pollutants

secondary pollutants

natural emissions

welfare

National Ambient Air Quality Standards

production of photochemical smog

How does atmospheric temperature influence the formation of smog?

What is acid deposition?

How does acid deposition form?

What are the major effects of acid deposition?

fluidized bed combustion

How can nitrogen oxide emissions be reduced?

What are some methods of reducing particulate matter?

baghouse filter

electrostatic precipitator

scrubber

What are some smog reduction methods?

examples of innovative pollution control

sulfur allowance

What are the beneficial properties of ozone?

How does stratospheric ozone break down and form?

What are chlorofluorocarbons CFCs?

What time of year does ozone depletion occur over the antarctic?

How does ozone break down over the poles?

How does the ozone hole lead to harm in organisms?

What steps are being taken to reduce ozone depletion?

What causes indoor air pollution in developing countries?

What causes indoor air pollution in developed countries?

asbestos

What is the source and health problems of indoor CO?

What are the sources and health effects of indoor radon pollution?