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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Oxidation

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The chemical reaction of a substance with oxygen or a reaction in which the atoms in an element lose electrons and its valence is correspondingly increased.

AB 2588 (Connelly) Air Toxics Hot Spots Informatio

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A California programme (Health and Safety Code Section 44300 et seq. ) which requires certain stationary sources to report the type and quantity of specific toxic substances they routinely release ...

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

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A California law that sets forth a process for public agencies to make informed decisions on discretionary project approvals. The process aids decision makers to determine whether any environmental ...

California Clean Air Act (CCAA)

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A California law passed in 1988 which provides the basis for air quality planning and regulation independent of federal regulations. A major element of the Act is the requirement that local air ...

Expected peak day concentration (EPDC)

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A calculated value that represents the concentration expected to occur at a particular site once per year, on average. The calculation procedure uses measured data collected at the site during a ...

Lead

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A gray-white metal that is soft, malleable, ductile, and resistant to corrosion. Sources of lead resulting in concentrations in the air include industrial sources and crustal weathering of soils ...

Nonattainment area

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A geographic area identified by the U. S. EPA and / or CARB as not meeting either NAAQS or CAAQS standards for a given pollutant. For more information, please view our designated areas website.