Chapter 7: Air Pollution

Traffic congestion is a daily reality of India’s urban centers. Slow speeds and idling vehicles produce, per trip, 4 to 8 times more pollutants and consume more carbon footprint fuels, than free flowing traffic. This 2008 image shows traffic congestion in Delhi.

Learning Outcomes

After studying this chapter, you should be able to:

  • Identify sources of air pollution
  • List common air pollutants

Chapter Outline

  • 7.1 Atmospheric Pollution
  • 7.2 Ozone Depletion
  • 7.3 Acid Rain

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Essentials of Environmental Science by Kamala Doršner is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Modified from the original.

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