Air Pollution
Air Pollution | The Threat Posed by Pollution Has Been Exaggerated
Air pollution has been substantially reduced in the United States over the past few decades, yet a majority of Americans falsely believe that air quality has worsened and seriously threatens their health. This belief is due to misleading reports by environmentalists and regulatory agencies. The American Lung Association, the Public Interest Research Group, and the Environmental Protection Agency have all exaggerated the frequency and geographic extent of harmful ozone levels, and often blur the distinction between modest and severe health risks associated with air pollution....
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Table of Contents
- Air Pollution and Health: An Overview
- Poor Air Quality Threatens Human Health
- Air Quality Has Improved
- The Threat Posed by Pollution Has Been Exaggerated
- Global Warming Caused by Air Pollution Will Harm Human Health
- Global Warming Caused by Air Pollution Will Not Harm Human Health
- Indoor Air Pollution Is a Major Risk to Public Health
- Air Pollution Is a Serious Health Risk in Asia
- Pollution Regulation Reforms Will Worsen Air Quality
- Pollution Regulation Reforms Will Improve Air Quality
- A Global Approach to Pollution Regulation Is Necessary
- Organizations to Contact
- Bibliography
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