Description
Book SynopsisAir pollution affects us all in a number of crucial ways, causing lasting damage to our health and our environment. While primary pollution can result from local activities, the extent of the impact can be felt at spatial scales from the individual up to the whole planet and temporal scales from minutes to decades. Consequently, pollution of our atmosphere remains a critical concern, warranting continued scientific investigation and the development of effective local and global solutions. ‘The World Atlas of Atmospheric Pollution’ clearly and engagingly summarises current understanding of the state of air pollution on city to global scales.
Trade Review'A beautifully produced volume which explores diverse aspects of air pollution in the early 21st century in an engaging and visually arresting way.' —Jimi Irwin, ‘Institution of Environmental Sciences’ E-bulletin
‘[A] solid primer for readers who want to become more familiar with how air pollution is formed, transformed, and transported as well as gain an understanding of how air pollution effects the environment and public health.’ —Melissa C. Lott, ‘Scientific American’, Plugged In blog
Table of Contents1. Air Pollution History; 2. Air Pollution in Urban Areas; 3. Long-range Transport of Atmospheric Pollutants and Transboundary Pollution; 4. Global Air Pollution and Climate Change; 5. Ozone Depletion; 6. Environmental and Health Impacts of Air Pollution; 7. Future Trends in Air Pollution
