Air Quality, Second Edition

Chapter 1. The Atmosphere
Chemical Composition
Physical Characteristics
Atmospheric Motion
Evolution of the Atmosphere
References
Readings
Questions
Chapter 2. Atmospheric Pollutants
Natural Air Pollution
Anthropogenic Air Pollution
Gaseous Pollutants
Particulate Matter
References
Readings
Questions
Chapter 3. Dispersion
Micro- and Mesoscale Dispersion of Pollutants
Air Pollution Control - Applications of Meteorology
References
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Questions
Chapter 4. Atmospheric Effects
Visibility
Turbidity
Thermal Air Pollution
Effects on Precipitation and Precipitation Processes
Acidic Deposition
Stratospheric Ozone Depletion
Effects on Climate
References
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Questions
Chapter 5. Health Effects
Exposure
Cause-Effect Relationships
Air Pollution and Respiratory Disease
Health Effects of Criteria Pollutants
Health Effects of Hazardous Air Pollutants
Role of Health Effects in Regulating Air Pollutants
Personal Air Pollution
References
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Questions
Chapter 6. Welfare Effects - Vegetation, Livestock, Materials, and Odor
Vegetation
Domesticated Animals
Materials
Odor Pollution
References
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Questions
Chapter 7. Air Quality Surveillance
Air Quality Monitoring
Analysis of Gaseous Pollutants
Emissions Assessment
Air Quality Modeling
References
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Questions
Chapter 8. Regulation and Public Policy
Legal Remedies - Common Law
Air Quality Management Strategies
Legislative History
Air Pollution Under the 1970, 1977, and 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments
State and Local Air Pollution Control Functions
Public Policy Issues
References
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Questions
Chapter 9. Motor Vehicle Emissions Control
The Internal Combustion Engine
Emission Control Problems
Automotive Fuels
Alternatives to the Internal Combustion Engine
References
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Questions
Chapter 10. Stationary Source Control
Plant Operating Practices
Tall Stacks
Gas Cleaning Technology
Particle Collection Systems
Control of Gaseous Emissions
Control of Sulfur Oxides
References
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Questions
Chapter 11. Indoor Air Pollution
Indoor/Outdoor Relationships
Personal Air Pollution Exposure
Sick Building Syndrome
Combustion By-Products
Asbestos
Formaldehyde
Organic Compounds
Pesticides
Radon
Biological and Biogenic Pollutants
Abatement Measures
Role of Energy Conservation
Implications for Public Policy
References
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Questions
Chapter 12. Noise Pollution
Sound
Loudness
Noise Effects
Health Effects
Community Noise
Federal Noise Programs
Control Measures
References
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Questions
Index