Air Pollution

Welcome: Air Pollution
Description: When people think about air pollution, they usually think about smog, acid rain, CFC's, and other forms of outdoor air pollution. But did you know that air pollution also can exist inside homes and other buildings? It can, and every year, the health of many people is affected by chemical substances present in the air within buildings. Let's take a closer look at the various types of air pollution, the effects that they have on people, and what is being (or not being) done to correct the problem.
Grade Level: College / Adult
Curriculum: Health / PE
Keywords: air pollution types
Author(s): Meltem Hasanoglu