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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hybrid electric vehicle (HEV)

Pollution control; Air pollution

Hybrid electric motor vehicles may operate using both electric and gasoline-powered motors. Emissions from hybrid electric motor vehicles are also substantially lower than conventionally powered ...

solvent base

Pollution control; Air pollution

Hydrocarbon- containing compounds such as paint thinner used for the purpose of thinning various types of coatings such as paint.

sensitive groups

Pollution control; Air pollution

Identifiable subsets of the general population that are at greater risk than the general population to the toxic effects of a specific air pollutant (e.g., infants, asthmatics, elderly).

Federal Implementation Plan (FIP)

Pollution control; Air pollution

In the absence of an approved State Implementation Plan (SIP), a plan prepared by the U. S. EPA which provides measures that nonattainment areas must take to meet the requirements of the Federal ...

PM2.5

Pollution control; Air pollution

Includes tiny particles with an aerodynamic diameter less than or equal to a nominal 2. 5 microns. This fraction of particulate matter penetrates most deeply into the lungs. For more information, ...

control techniques guidelines (CTG)

Pollution control; Air pollution

Guidance documents issued by U. S. EPA that define reasonably available control technology (RACT) to be applied to existing facilities that emit excessive quantities of air pollutants; they contain ...

alternative fuels

Pollution control; Air pollution

Fuels such as methanol, ethanol, natural gas, and liquid petroleum gas that are cleaner burning and help to meet ARB's mobile and stationary emission standards. These fuels may be used in place of ...