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Carbon Monoxide

• Carbon monoxide (CO) binds to hemoglobin in red blood cells, reducing the blood's oxygen-carrying capacity.

### Smog

• Nitrogen oxides (NOx) contribute to the yellowish color of smog.

Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAP)

• Mercury (Hg) is considered a Hazardous Air Pollutant (HAP).

Toxic Release Inventory (TRI)

• The Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) aims to track, collect, and disseminate data about toxic chemical releases and waste management activities by industries.

### Mining and Coal

• Coal mining and burning coal are the primary sources of mercury (Hg).

### Unconventional Pollutants

• ozone (O3) is NOT classified as a conventional pollutant.

### Eutrophication

• Eutrophication is caused by excess nutrients, primarily nitrogen and phosphorus, entering water bodies.

### Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

• Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) include materials like paint thinners, gasoline, and cleaning solvents.

### Sulfur Dioxide

• The burning of fossil fuels, especially coal, is the primary source of sulfur dioxide (SO2).

### Primary Pollutants

• Carbon monoxide (CO) is considered a primary pollutant.

### Nitrogen Oxide (NOx)

• Nitrogen oxides (NOx) are formed when nitrogen in fuel is heated over 650°C in the presence of oxygen.

### Fugitive Pollutants

• Fugitive pollutants, also known as non-point-source pollutants, are released unintentionally from various sources such as leaks, spills, and dust.

### Air Pollution Deaths

• An estimated 4.2 million lives are lost annually due to air pollution in China and India.

### Unconventional Pollutants

• Unconventional pollutants are characterized by complex chemical reactions in the atmosphere and long-term effects.

### Acid Rain

• Acid rain is a major environmental issue that results from the reaction of sulfur dioxide (SO2) in the atmosphere.

Clean Air Act

• The Clean Air Act of 1970 established standards for six conventional pollutants in the U.S.

### Indoor Air

• Radon (Rn), a radioactive gas, is a significant health hazard found in indoor air.

### Temperature Inversion

• A temperature inversion can trap air pollutants near ground level.

### Sulfur and Nitrogen Emission Effects

• Sulfur and nitrogen emissions contribute to acid rain, respiratory problems, and smog formation.

### Ozone Depletion

• Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and halons are the primary chemical compounds responsible for the destruction of stratospheric ozone.

### Montreal Protocol

• The Montreal Protocol aims to phase out ozone-depleting substances, leading to the expected recovery of the ozone layer.

### Acid Deposition

• Acid deposition can lead to the acidification of lakes and rivers, harming aquatic life and damaging ecosystems.

### Pollution Control Belief

• The belief that simply diluting pollutants with clean air is an ineffective pollution control approach.

### Carbon Monoxide and Lead

• Carbon monoxide (CO) interferes with the body's ability to transport oxygen, while lead (Pb) can cause neurological damage and cardiovascular problems.