Acid rain causes acidification of lakes and streams and contributes to the damage of trees at high elevations (for example, red spruce trees above 2,000 feet) and many sensitive forest soils. In addition, acid rain accelerates the decay of building materials and paints, including irreplaceable buildings, statues, and sculptures that are part of our nation’s [...]
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Describe what air pollutants are, when and how outdoor air pollution is formed, and what the health effects are from breathing polluted air.
Read the Environmental Protection Agency’s Air Quality Index (AQI) chart, record weather data, and determine the presence of air pollutants.
Create graphs to help visualize or recognize trends.
Predict when ground level ozone may [...]
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Mercury is a potent neurotoxin found in a variety of products. It affects the brain, liver and kidneys and can cause developmental disorders in children. Young children and developing fetuses are especially at risk. Metallic, or elemental mercury, is a liquid at room temperature and like any [...]
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Indoor air pollution is responsible for the deaths and illness of millions of young children in developing countries. This study investigated the acceptability (willingness to try) and feasibility (ability to perform) of four indoor air pollution reduction behaviors (improve stove maintenance practices, child location practices, ventilation practices and reduce the duration of solid fuel burning). [...]
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Air pollution is made up of many kinds of gases, droplets and particles that reduce the quality of the air. Air can be polluted in both the city and the country. In the city, cars, buses and airplanes, as well as industry and construction may cause air pollution. In the country, dust from [...]
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