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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Degreaser

Pollution control; Air pollution

Equipment that removes grease, dirt, or unwanted materials from any part or product. Degreasers typically use aqueous or nonaqueous solvents, as liquid baths or condensing vapors, to remove such ...

Onboard vapour recovery

Pollution control; Air pollution

Devices placed on vehicles to capture gasoline vapour during refuelling and then route the vapours to the engine when the vehicle is started so that they can be efficiently burned.

Sensitive groups

Pollution control; Air pollution

Identifiable subsets of the general population that are at greater risk than the general population to the toxic effects of a specific air pollutant (e.g., infants, asthmatics, elderly).

Federal Implementation Plan (FIP)

Pollution control; Air pollution

In the absence of an approved State Implementation Plan (SIP), a plan prepared by the U. S. EPA which provides measures that nonattainment areas must take to meet the requirements of the Federal ...

Control techniques guidelines (CTG)

Pollution control; Air pollution

Guidance documents issued by U. S. EPA that define reasonably available control technology (RACT) to be applied to existing facilities that emit excessive quantities of air pollutants; they contain ...

Alternative fuels

Pollution control; Air pollution

Fuels such as methanol, ethanol, natural gas, and liquid petroleum gas that are cleaner burning and help to meet ARB's mobile and stationary emission standards. These fuels may be used in place of ...