EESA10H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Chrysotile, Cumulative Incidence, Grunerite
2 May 2017
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Smoke and sulphur dioxide pollution killed many. Releases co2 into the air and many other pollutants. Particles (so2) irritate bronchial passages leading to severe difficulty in breathing. Excessive mucus produced in cough causing lasting cough. Can also cause lung cancer and heart disease. Particulate matter, co, nitrogen oxide, sulphur dioxide, volatile organic compounds (voc), lead, ground level ozone. Co (carbon monoxide) incomplete burning of fuels containing carbon. Mainly a problem for indoor air pollution. Forms in any time of combustion process. Dissolves into water and makes it acidic. Causes respiratory illness > increases chance of heart and lung disease. Voc +nox + heat + sunlight = ozone. Good in stratosphere but bad in ground level. 5x more concentrated than pollutants in the other air. Health effects (indoor air pollution) takes years to develop. Same symptoms experienced by occupants of a buildings. Fibrous minerals used in buildings, car breaks, and heat resistant fabrics. Doesn"t evaporate into air or dissolve in water.
