Air Pollution Handbook

The contamination of Earth's atmosphere through harmful or extreme quantities of particles, gases or biological molecules is known as air pollution. It can have various adverse effects on the health of humans such as causing diseases, allergies or in extreme cases, even death. Other living organisms such as animals and food crops can also be harmed by it. Air pollution can be caused due to both human and natural processes. A few examples of the different pollutants are carbon monoxide gas, ash from volcanoes and sulfur dioxide. Some of the alternatives which can be adopted in order to reduce air pollution are using biofuel for airplanes, using electric motor vehicles and using renewable sources of energy to generate electricity. This book covers in detail some existent theories and innovative concepts revolving around air pollution. It presents this complex problem in the most comprehensible and easy to understand language. With its detailed analyses and data, this book will prove immensely beneficial to professionals and students involved in this area at various levels.