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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transportation control measure (TCM)

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Any control measure to reduce vehicle trips, vehicle use, vehicle miles traveled, vehicle idling, or traffic congestion for the purpose of reducing motor vehicle emissions. TCMs can include ...

global warming

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An increase in the temperature of the Earth's troposphere. Global warming has occurred in the past as a result of natural influences, but the term is most often used to refer to the warming predicted ...

oxygenate

Pollution control; Air pollution

An organic molecule that contains oxygen. Oxygenates are typically ethers and alcohols.

permit to operate (P/O)

Pollution control; Air pollution

An operational permit issued yearly by an air district to sources that meet specified regulations.

air quality manager

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An individual employed by the local, state, or federal government to manage air quality.

international agency for cancer (IARC)

Pollution control; Air pollution

An expert international agency of the World Health Organization which publishes evaluations of evidence on the carcinogenicity of a wide range of chemicals. For more information, please go to the ...

risk assessment

Pollution control; Air pollution

An evaluation of risk which estimates the relationship between exposure to a harmful substance and the likelihood that harm will result from that exposure.