Measuring air quality is essential for improving human and environmental health. Changes in the natural composition of the air we breathe are common in industrialised societies, where most of the world’s population lives. Action to eliminate or at least minimise...
An atmospheric immission is the concentration of a pollutant measured in ambient air at a particular location. Pollutants may originate from human activities or natural sources and can be present as gases, smoke, dust or other airborne particles, altering the natural...
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a gas that occurs naturally in the atmosphere and plays a crucial role in the life processes of the planet. This gas, also known as atmospheric carbon, is fundamental to the life cycle of plants as it is absorbed during photosynthesis and...
Atmospheric particulate matter are microscopic elements suspended in the air, consisting of solid and liquid substances. They have a wide range of sizes and are a mixture of substances of both organic and inorganic origin. In addition to their natural origins, such as...
Atmospheric emissions are pollutants released into the air from both human activities and natural sources. The main anthropogenic sources include industry, transport powered by combustion engines and energy generation. These emissions can affect air quality, public...
