A Consumer Guide to the Clean Air Act
A Consumer Guide to the Clean Air Act
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In today’s world, we have many natural resources that we need to protect and ensure that they are safe to use today and tomorrow. These resources include water, trees, land and other important elements that are needed for our survival. While we need all of these elements to live our daily lives in good health, one of the most important of these natural resources is the air.
Humans and animals need to breathe air in order to survive in our everyday life. The body needs clean, fresh air in order to exist and if it is not clean, the body will reject the air. In some instances, if the air is not clean, this could trigger various health problems. And the chief cause of poor air quality has been from man-made causes of air pollution.
Air pollution can be described simply as the introduction in the air of chemicals or other harmful materials that can damage the atmosphere of the Earth. This damage can have an adverse health effect because of continued exposure. These health risks can include respiratory problems, heart disease, and even lung cancer.
Air pollution has been a growing concern for a number of years. In 1970, the United States Government enacted legislation with an aim to control the problems of air pollution. There are several different provisions to the Act that deal with emission standards for vehicles, noise pollution and many other areas that sets acceptable and safe levels of air quality.
To learn more about the concerns of air pollution and how the Clean Air Act is working towards a safe and healthier life for everyone.
- Air Pollution Overview – Article from the National Geographic which provides an overview of the cause and effects of air pollution.
- Air Pollution – Information from Medline Plus which gives a description of pollution and the effect on the air.
- Air Pollution and the World – In this article from the World Health Organization, the effects of air pollution around the world are discussed.
- Overview of the Clean Air Act – Government information about the problems of air pollution.
- Clean Air History – A historical look at various legislation that have been enacted to help the problem of air pollution.
- Act Information – Information from the Union of Concerned Scientists which explains how the legislation can help the environment.
- Sources and Types of Emissions – Article which lists various sources and types of emissions and pollutants that are known.
- Air Pollutants and Air Quality – Information from the Australian government about types of air pollutants and the effect on air quality.
- Can I Reduce Air Pollution? – Useful government information which explains how everyone can contribute to reducing air pollution.
- Air Pollution Facts for Kids – Useful page for kids which gives information on the problems of air pollution.
- Air Pollution for Kids – Educational page with ways to teach kids about the dangers of polluted air.
- Air Pollution and Children’s Health – Government information on the health effect on children of breathing polluted air.
- Pollution Impact on Kids and Children – Informative research from UCLA about the impact that air pollution has on younger people.
- Pollution Factsheet – California Environmental Protection Agency has provided this fact sheet as a source of information on air pollution.
- Air Pollution Resource Guide – Useful page with information and resources to learn more about air pollution.
- Teachers’ Air Quality Resources – Informative and educational page of information that teachers can share with students.
We hope this information was helpful. Please feel free to return to this page often to help learn how you can do your part for cleaner air.