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Montreal Protocol
Ground level Ozone vs. Stratospheric Ozone
Solutions to Ground Level Ozone
Solutions to the Hole in the Ozone
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Effects of Global Climate Change
Greenhouse Gases and Effects
Climate Change: Positive Feedback Loops
Industrial vs. Photochemical Smog
Effect of Climate Change
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Temperature Change
Changes in Precipitation
Sea Level Changes
Changes in Biota
Changes in Global Ice
Proxy Indicators
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Air Pollution
Primary vs. Secondary Pollutants
EPA's Regulated Air Pollutants
Acid Rain
Indoor Air Pollution
Air Toxics
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Indoor Air Pollution
Most Common Pollutants and Sources
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Radon Gas
Sick Building Syndrome
Solutions/Control of Indoor Air Pollution
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Solutions
Kyoto Protocol
Carbon Offsets
Controlling Pollution From Automobiles
Controlling Pollution From Industry/ Electrical Generation
Case Study/ Article
References
indoor air pollution
Causes
Volatile organic compounds
Chromium Salts
Asbestos
Fiberglass microfibers
Asbestos
Radon
Carbon Monoxide
Lead
Health Effects
Acute lower respiratory infections
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Lung cancer
Cardiovascular Disease
Cataract
Burns and poisonings
Asthma
Tuberculosis
Cervical cancer
Nasopharyngeal cancer
Solutions
Minimize Chemical Pollutants
DO NOT SMOKE INDOORS!
Choose products that say “Greenguard” or “Green Seal.” And buy products that say “no VOCs”, “natural”, or “alternative”
Do not use cleaners very often
Reduce the occurrence of paint stripping, painting, sanding, rock polishing, and gluing.
Control exhaust from cars and other appliances (lawnmowers)
("Indoor Air Pollution: Health Effects," n.d.).
Keep It Clean
Wash bed sheets, pillows, and comforters.
Do not wear shoes inside your home because it will bring in dirt and dust.
Place Welcome or Goodbye mats at your entrance and exit.
Use HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) vacuum cleaners.
Control Moisture
Clean humidifiers
Repair any leaks
Remove water if there was any water damage
Use the bathroom fans when showering
Buy and use many house plants.
Ensure Proper Ventilation
Open windows for fresh air.
Ensure that mechanical filters fit well.
Use home mechanical air systems
("Indoor Air Pollution: Health Effects")
Let's breathe!