Outdoor air pollutants

Abdel Mohsen O. Mohamed; Munjed A. Maraqa; Fares M. Howari; Evan K. Paleologos

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-809582-9.00009-8

Outdoor air pollutants

Abdel Mohsen O. Mohamed
, Munjed A. Maraqa
, Fares M. Howari
, Evan K. Paleologos

Inc
EX Scientific Consultants
United Arab Emirates University
Zayed University
Abu Dhabi University

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Abstract

In this chapter, sources and characteristics of outdoor air pollutants are presented along with their effects on human health and the environment. In addition, emphasis is given to air pollutant monitoring by exploring the type of monitoring programs, sampling methods, and emission standards and by presenting the case of air pollution monitoring in the United Arab Emirates. Finally, the chapter explores the case of climate change by looking into its causes and economic and environmental impacts.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Pollution Assessment for Sustainable Practices in Applied Sciences and Engineering
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	491-554
Number of pages	64
ISBN (Electronic)	9780128095829
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-809582-9.00009-8
State	Published - 1 Jan 2020
Externally published	Yes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 13 Climate Action

Keywords

Air pollution monitoring
Ambient air
Climate change
Emission standards
Greenhouse gases
Health and environmental effects
Sources of pollution
Types of air pollutants

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Outdoor air pollutants

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