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Air pollution is caused by any undesirable substance, which enters the atmosphere. Air pollution is a major problem in modern society. Even though air pollution is usually a greater problem in cities, pollutants contaminate air everywhere. These substances include various gases and tiny particles, or particulates that can harm human health and damage the environment. They may be gases, liquids, or solids. Many pollutants are given off into the air as a result of human behavior. Pollution occurs on different levels: personal, national, and global. (Source: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry)



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Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality

Florida Air Now

Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Air Quality

Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Air Pollution

Agency of Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, The Air

Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Air and Radiation

Environmental Protection Agency, Air Compare

Environmental Protection Agency, Report on the Environment

Environmental Protection Agency, Ambient Air Quality Standards

Environmental Protection Agency, Ozone

Environmental Protection Agency, Ozone Standards

Environmental Protection Agency, Ozone 8 hour designations

Environmental Protection Agency, Particulate Matter

Environmental Protection Agency, Air Quality Criteria for Particulate Matter

Environmental Protection Agency, 2006 Particulate Matter Standards
 

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