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Air Quality Issues - cover

Air Quality Issues

Yves Earhart

Traducteur A AI

Maison d'édition: Publifye

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Air Quality Issues examines the pressing challenges of urban air pollution, emphasizing the critical need for effective environmental monitoring and strategies to safeguard public health. The book argues for a data-driven approach, highlighting the sources and composition of urban air pollutants, and correlating these pollutants with human health outcomes. Did you know that air pollution can lead to respiratory illnesses and cardiovascular diseases? The book provides a historical overview of air pollution incidents that shaped current environmental regulations and scientific understanding, setting the stage for a comprehensive analysis.

 
Beginning with atmospheric chemistry and toxicology, the book systematically builds an understanding of the interactions between air pollutants and human physiology. It analyzes primary and secondary sources of air pollution, assesses environmental monitoring methodologies, and reviews epidemiological evidence. The book stands out for its practical approach, avoiding sensationalism while presenting objective evidence to inform decision-making in urban environments.

 
It will be useful to students, public health professionals, urban planners, policymakers, and concerned citizens.
Disponible depuis: 22/02/2025.
Longueur d'impression: 86 pages.

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