[PDF] air pollution in california facts

A number of air pollutants, coming out of a variety of industrial processes, impact the health of California residents. Air monitoring shows that over 90 percent of Californians breathe unhealthy levels of one or more air pollutants during some part of the year.
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  • Why is air pollution high in California?

    From vehicular emissions and fossil fuel production to prolonged wildfire seasons due to climate change, there are many sources of pollution that contribute to such an unhealthy air quality in California.2 jui. 2022

  • What is the biggest cause of pollution in California?

    Cars and trucks (especially diesels)Industrial sources, such as chrome platers.Neighborhood businesses, such as dry cleaners and service stations.Building materials and products.

  • What are 5 interesting facts about air pollution?

    10 facts about air pollution

    Air pollution kills at least 7 million people every year, which is 15 times more people than die from war and violence. 90% of people – that's 6.9 billion people – breathe polluted air every day.Air pollution chops 6.6% off China's GDP every year (3% for the US and 2.3% for the UK)
  • Since 1990, California has used its authority under the federal Clean Air Act to enact more aggressive rules on emissions from diesel vehicles and engines compared to the rest of the U.S. These policies, crafted by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), have helped the state reduce diesel emissions by 78% between
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