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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Air

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So called "pure" air is a mixture of gases containing about 78 percent nitrogen; 21 percent oxygen; less than 1 percent of carbon dioxide, argon, and other gases; and varying amounts of water vapor. ...

Air monitoring

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Sampling for and measuring of pollutants present in the atmosphere.

Noncarcinogenic effects

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Non-cancer health effects which may include birth defects, organ damage, morbidity, and death.

Natural sources

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Non-manmade emission sources, including biological and geological sources, wildfires, and windblown dust.

Stationary sources

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Non-mobile sources such as power plants, refineries, and manufacturing facilities which emit air pollutants. (See also mobile sources).

Low NOx burners

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One of several combustion technologies used to reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides.

Reid vapour pressure

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Refers to the vapour pressure of the fuel expressed in the nearest hundredth of a pound per square inch (psi) with a higher number reflecting more gasoline evaporation. (See also Gasoline Volatility. ...