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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Hazy

Pollution control; Air pollution

A phenomenon that results in reduced visibility due to the scattering of light caused by aerosols. Haze is caused in large part by man-made air pollutants.

Authority to construct (A/C)

Pollution control; Air pollution

A pre-construction permit issued by an air district.

A political body responsible for managing air quality on a regional or county basis. California is currently divided into 35 air districts. (See also air pollution control district and air quality ...

State implementation plan (SIP)

Pollution control; Air pollution

A plan prepared by states and submitted to U. S. EPA describing how each area will attain and maintain national ambient air quality standards. SIPs include the technical foundation for understanding ...

Smog cheque programme

Pollution control; Air pollution

A motor vehicle inspection programme implemented by the California Bureau of Automotive Repair. The purpose of the I&M is to reduce emissions by assuring that cars are running properly. It is ...

Inspection and maintenance programme

Pollution control; Air pollution

A motor vehicle inspection programme implemented by the California Bureau of Automotive Repair. The purpose of the I&M is to reduce emissions by assuring that cars are running properly. It is ...

Haze

Pollution control; Air pollution

A phenomenon that results in reduced visibility due to the scattering of light caused by aerosols. Haze is caused in large part by man-made air pollutants.