The Progress • Between 1970 and 2002, the U.S. population increased 38 percent, VMT increased 155 percent and gross domestic product increased 164 percent. At the same time, total emissions of the six principal pollutants (CO, lead, NOx, ozone, particulate matter, and sulfur dioxide) decreased 31 percent. • As a result of automotive emissions control program, CO emissions have decreased 41 percent (more…)

Who is most likely to get sick from bad indoor air? • People with asthma • People with allergies • People with lung disease such as bronchitis or emphysema • People with heart problems or disease • Children • Elderly people How do I know if I’ve been exposed to formaldehyde? If you have been exposed to formaldehyde you’ll have symptoms like those caused by mold or tobacco smoke: (more…)

Residents still say allergies and respiratory problems are aggravated by air pollution (49%) and 45% still believe it makes the air smell bad. v. Next residents were asked to respond to a series of statements pertaining to air pollution causes and methods of control. TABLE 5 outlines the responses to each statement: Section 1, Q # 5 — Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with each of the following. (more…)

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is an independent public body established in July 1993 under the Environmental Protection Agency Act, 1992. Its sponsor in Government is the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. The EPA is managed by a full time Executive Board consisting of a Director General and four Directors. Independence is assured through the selection procedures (more…)

The USEPA has classified six different substances as “criteria pollutants” due to their potential to harm human health and the environment: carbon monoxide, lead, nitrogen dioxide, ozone, sulfur dioxide, and inhalable particulate matter. In order to protect public health, the USEPA has established the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), which set “maximum allowable levels” for each pollutant. (more…)

I. BACKGROUND The City of Fort Collins is committed to the goal “… of continually improving air quality as the city grows .” In order to do this, City Council adopted the Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP), which establishes specific programs to achieve air pollution reduction. In order to access the effectiveness of air quality programs, the AQAP calls for periodic residential surveys to determine general public views (more…)

Enview 2000 is one of the most powerful air quality software suites available today. It’s easy to use menu driven structure enables air quality professionals to undertake a range of basic and complex tasks alike. Comprehensive support is also available from its CD based 300 page manual which clearly explains how all the tasks can be quickly and efficiently executed. Enview 2000 runs under (more…)

Federal air quality laws and DOE regulations that govern the release of airborne radioactive material include 40 CFR 6 Subpart H: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs)—part of the Clean Air Act (CAA), and DOE Order 5400.5, Radiation Protection of the Public and the Environment. Under NESHAPs Subpart H, facilities that have the potential to deliver an annual radiation dose of greater than 0. (more…)

Limiting uncontrolled air leakage in your home is one of the most cost-effective ways to reduce energy use. A well sealed home may also eliminate transfer for moisture from the interior of the home to the building components, reducing the chances of rot or frost damage. A tight building shell can reduce the amount of dust, pollen, or other contaminants that enter the living space. Most of all, a tight home puts the occupant in control (more…)

Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a Regional Technical Assistance Project (RETA 5937) to assist member countries in the development of strategies and plans to reduce vehicle emissions. RETA activities in Indonesia supported the formulation of an Integrate Vehicle Emission Reduction Action Plan for Jakarta. As part of the RETA-5937, an integrated Vehicle Emission Reduction Strategy (IVERS) workshop was organized in October 2001 to ensure broad-based involvement of all stake holders in drafting the Action Plan. An IVERS (more…)