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Definition and Types Air pollution is harmful substances existing in the atmosphere. Types: Indoor and outdoor Primary- harmful substance from a direct source Secondary- mix of primary pollutants Common air pollutants include VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) Carbon monoxide Carbon dioxide

Locations Some top countries with air pollution ChinaIranJapanIndia Some top cities world wide with air pollution Beijing, China New Delhi, India Mexico City, Mexico

Causes of Air Pollution Cars, trucks, buses etc. Industrial uses Burning fossil fuel Agriculture Natural causes like fires and dust storms

Environmental Consequences It can cause cancer and other health problems. Smog Acid rain “Global Warming” Harmful to wildlife

Conservation Efforts Recycling Using public transportation Creating more fuel efficient cars Industrial pollution control devices Environmentally friendly alternative energy resources

Costs Hybrid cars: $20,000-$40,000 Home air purifier- around $100 New Bus Transit Route- about $6 million Recycling- $147 per recycling ton Wet scrubber- $50-$950 per pollutant ton

Rules Against Air Pollution “National Ambient Air Quality Standards” “Clean Air Act” “Air Pollution Control Act” “Zero Emission Vehicles” “National Environmental Policy Act” Policy Act”

Extra Facts About 1/3 of air pollution in the US comes from gas burned by vehicles. Air pollution is typically higher in cities of developing countries. VOC contents can be up to 10 times higher indoors than out. Air pollution changes depending on the time of year. Asheville-Brevard, North Carolina is the cleanest city in the United States.

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