Air Quality In L.A By Madelene Geledzhyan And Jestynn Joy Concepcion Period 4 6/12/06By Madelene Geledzhyan And Jestynn Joy Concepcion Period 4 6/12/06

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Major Air Pollutants and their Sources Carbon monoxide- a gas that comes from burning fossil fuelsCarbon monoxide- a gas that comes from burning fossil fuels-Cars-Furnaces-Heaters -Cars-Furnaces-Heaters Nitrogen dioxide-Reddish brown gas that comes from the burning of fossil fuels. Nitrogen dioxide-Reddish brown gas that comes from the burning of fossil fuels. - Cars -Power Plants Particulate Matter- Solid or liquid matter that’s suspended into the air Particulate Matter- Solid or liquid matter that’s suspended into the air -road dust -burned fuel -construction-automobiles -sea spray -powerplants

…Continued... Sulfur dioxide- corrosive gas that cannot be seen or smelled at low levels but can have a “rotten egg” smell at high levelsSulfur dioxide- corrosive gas that cannot be seen or smelled at low levels but can have a “rotten egg” smell at high levels -burning coal and oil -power plants Lead – blue-green metal that is very toxic and is found in a number of forms and locationsLead – blue-green metal that is very toxic and is found in a number of forms and locations -when unleaded gasoline is not used -when unleaded gasoline is not used -power plants -old house paint -old water pipes -toxic air pollutants –a large number of chemicals that are known or suspected to cause cancer -fossil fuels -asbestos and formaldehyde

…continued… Stratospheric ozone depleters- chemicals that destroy the ozone in the stratosphereStratospheric ozone depleters- chemicals that destroy the ozone in the stratosphere-CFC’s -air conditioners -refrigerators Greenhouse gases- gases that warm the planet Greenhouse gases- gases that warm the planet -fossil fuels -power plants -houses-industries

Health Effects Frequent asthma attacks Breathing difficulties Premature death Birth defects Hard for body to receive oxygen Tired and dizziness Increase in heart attacks and stokes Lead can loser IQ Lead causes kidney failures Cancer Over exposure to UV rays Respiratory disease Frequent asthma attacks Breathing difficulties Premature death Birth defects Hard for body to receive oxygen Tired and dizziness Increase in heart attacks and stokes Lead can loser IQ Lead causes kidney failures Cancer Over exposure to UV rays Respiratory disease

How big of a threat is air pollution to us? Causes 1,600 deaths per yearCauses 1,600 deaths per year 45% of the year is highly polluted45% of the year is highly polluted When air is polluted, you can only see 8 kilometers in front of your faceWhen air is polluted, you can only see 8 kilometers in front of your face Industries are a big cause of pollution, not just cars.Industries are a big cause of pollution, not just cars. Pollution leads to many respiratory diseases and cancersPollution leads to many respiratory diseases and cancers The harmful toxic material in the air thins the ozone layerThe harmful toxic material in the air thins the ozone layer A thinner ozone layer means that more harmful sunlight reaches people and causes skin cancer, etcA thinner ozone layer means that more harmful sunlight reaches people and causes skin cancer, etc Causes 1,600 deaths per yearCauses 1,600 deaths per year 45% of the year is highly polluted45% of the year is highly polluted When air is polluted, you can only see 8 kilometers in front of your faceWhen air is polluted, you can only see 8 kilometers in front of your face Industries are a big cause of pollution, not just cars.Industries are a big cause of pollution, not just cars. Pollution leads to many respiratory diseases and cancersPollution leads to many respiratory diseases and cancers The harmful toxic material in the air thins the ozone layerThe harmful toxic material in the air thins the ozone layer A thinner ozone layer means that more harmful sunlight reaches people and causes skin cancer, etcA thinner ozone layer means that more harmful sunlight reaches people and causes skin cancer, etc

Clean Air Act The act tried to reduce air pollution by eliminating sources like power plants and steel millsThe act tried to reduce air pollution by eliminating sources like power plants and steel mills Act identified air pollution as a national problem and announced that research is needed to reduce this hazardAct identified air pollution as a national problem and announced that research is needed to reduce this hazard In 1963 air pollution standards were set for stationary sources In 1963 air pollution standards were set for stationary sources Later standards were set for automobileLater standards were set for automobile These amendments reduced air pollution in the united states by great amounts These amendments reduced air pollution in the united states by great amounts The act tried to reduce air pollution by eliminating sources like power plants and steel millsThe act tried to reduce air pollution by eliminating sources like power plants and steel mills Act identified air pollution as a national problem and announced that research is needed to reduce this hazardAct identified air pollution as a national problem and announced that research is needed to reduce this hazard In 1963 air pollution standards were set for stationary sources In 1963 air pollution standards were set for stationary sources Later standards were set for automobileLater standards were set for automobile These amendments reduced air pollution in the united states by great amounts These amendments reduced air pollution in the united states by great amounts

Summary Clean Air Act Amendment is against air pollution.Clean Air Act Amendment is against air pollution. EPA sets standards to emits pollution from different sources.EPA sets standards to emits pollution from different sources. US develop alternative source of energy by using electricity.US develop alternative source of energy by using electricity. 150 nation in UN committee signed treaty on Global Warming.150 nation in UN committee signed treaty on Global Warming. US abandoned treaty because it counters US interest and was brought back 2005.US abandoned treaty because it counters US interest and was brought back Clean Air Act Amendment is against air pollution.Clean Air Act Amendment is against air pollution. EPA sets standards to emits pollution from different sources.EPA sets standards to emits pollution from different sources. US develop alternative source of energy by using electricity.US develop alternative source of energy by using electricity. 150 nation in UN committee signed treaty on Global Warming.150 nation in UN committee signed treaty on Global Warming. US abandoned treaty because it counters US interest and was brought back 2005.US abandoned treaty because it counters US interest and was brought back 2005.

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