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Environmental Science: A Study of Interrelationships, 8/e
Eldon Enger, Delta College
Bradley F. Smith, Western Washington University

Air Quality Issues

Chapter Outline


The Atmosphere

Primary Air Pollutants

    Carbon Monoxide (CO)

    Hydrocarbons (HC)

Global Perspective: Air Pollution in Mexico City

    Particulates

    Sulfur Dioxide (SO2 )

    Oxides of Nitrogen (NO and NO2 )

Photochemical Smog

Other Significant Air Pollutants

Control of Air Pollution

    Clean Air Act

Acid Deposition

Environmental Close-Up: Secondhand Smoke

Global Warming and Climate Change

    Worsening Health Effects

    Rising Sea Level

    Disruption of the Water Cycle

    Changing Forests and Natural Areas

    Challenges to Agriculture and the Food Supply

Addressing Climate Change

Ozone Depletion

Environmental Close-Up: Radon

Indoor Air Pollution

Environmental Close-Up: Noise Pollution

Issues & Answers: International Air Pollution