Air Pollution

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction to air pollution. 2. Green House Effect. 3. Meteorology and inversion temperature. 4. Carbon monoxide. 5. Oxides of nitrogen. 6. Acid rain. 7. Organic pollutants, and photochemical smog in the atmosphere. 8. Particulates. 9. Ozone. 10. Cigarettes and smoking. 11. Transport and air pollution. 12. Chemical industry and environmental air pollution. Bibliography.

"This book examines the problem of air pollution in a very scientific manner, taking into account its causes and effects very seriously. Air pollution is not a new problem; it has been around for centuries. Air pollution can cause death, impair health, reduce visibility, bring about vast economic losses and contribute to the general deterioration of both our cities and countryside. It can also cause intangible losses to historical monuments such as the Taj Mahal, which is believed to be badly affected by air pollution." (jacket)