Air pollution

Air pollution

Air pollution is the introduction of chemicals, particulates or biological materials into the atmosphere which cause damage to the natural environment and have adverse health affects on organisms.

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Volatile

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Any substance that evaporates readily.

Greenhouse gases

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Atmospheric gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, chlorofluorocarbons, nitrous oxide, ozone, and water vapour that slow the passage of re-radiated heat through the Earth's atmosphere. ( See also ...

Biogenic source

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Biological sources such as plants and animals that emit air pollutants such as volatile organic compounds. Examples of biogenic sources include animal management operations, and oak and pine tree ...

Low emission vehicle ii (LEV II)

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California exhaust emission standards for 2004 and subsequent model passenger cars, light-duty trucks and medium-duty vehicles.

Light-duty vehicle (LDV)

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Any motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of 6000 pounds or less.

Industrial source

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Any of a large number of sources -- such as manufacturing operations, oil and gas refineries, food processing plants, and energy generating facilities -- that emit substances into the atmosphere.