case study 3: ground-level ozone Flashcards
1
Q
what is ozone
A
secondary pollutant that has critical ingredients to ozone production
- carbon compound, nitric oxides, sunlight
2
Q
comes from…
A
autos, industrial activities, trees and plants
3
Q
known effects:
A
- respiratory health specifically older adults
- burning eyes and throat, shortness of breath, asthma attacks
4
Q
current activity:
A
- active research and action on socioeconomic and racial disparities in air pollution exposure
- work on air pollution in twin cities
- conditions have improved but more needs to be done
