Smog: Urban Air Pollution
What is Smog? Smog is a common form of air pollution which occurs mostly in urban areas. There are two main types: (a) regular, or
Articles on pollution and pollutants. Health effects of airborne pollution like black carbon aerosols, particulate matter and photochemical smog; toxic waste from fossil fuels and nuclear plants; microplastics in the ocean.
What is Smog? Smog is a common form of air pollution which occurs mostly in urban areas. There are two main types: (a) regular, or
What is Particulate Matter? Particulate matter (PM) refers to all the tiny particles of stuff floating around in the air. They are a major constituent
The health impacts of air pollution (outdoor and indoor) are becoming a major concern. The World Health Organization (WHO) calculates that polluted air kills 8
The term “black carbon” (BC) refers to particles emitted during the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels, wood and other forms of biomass. It is one
In this article we look at the so-called “Asian brown cloud” – also known as the “Indian Ocean brown cloud” – which is an extensive
Indoor air pollution kills close to 4 million people every year, mostly in developing countries. 1 The most vulnerable are poor people who do not
This article explains the main types of air pollution – such as aerosols, particulates and smog – their causes and their effects on ourselves and
In this article we explain what microplastics are, and the dangers they present to the marine food web, animals and human health. We also discover
In this article we look at ground level ozone – a type of air pollution associated with summer smog – and explain what it is,
What Are Aerosols? Aerosols are small particles (solid or liquid) emitted into the atmosphere by a variety of natural and industrial processes and then carried