sources of air pollution

nitrogen oxides/ NO, NO2

produced from combustion processes, particularly in vehicles and power plants, contributing to air pollution and the formation of smog and acid rain.

ground level ozone

formed when nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds react in sunlight.

sulfur dioxide/ SO2

produced by the burning of fossil fuels, particularly coal, and by industrial processes.

carbon monoxide

produced from incomplete combustion of fossil fuels, vehicles, and industrial processes.

lead

can be released into the air through industrial processes, leaded gasoline, and the burning of fossil fuels.

particulate matter

a mixture of solid particles and liquid droplets in the air, originating from vehicle emissions, industrial activities, and construction sites.

volatile organic compounds/ vocs

they are emitted from a variety of sources including paint, cleaning supplies, and gasoline or naturally through plants

mercury

released into the air from industrial processes, mining, and burning of coal