GG231 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Smog, Volatile Organic Compound
Document Summary
Changes in concentration in any of the gases will enhance the greenhouse effect. Chlorofluorocarbons (comes from aerosols, refrigerants) 35 ozone depletions. Cfcs have been found to lead to a decline in the amount of ozone available to capture uv light. ground level ozone. What is it? is a colorless, odorless gas at ambient concretion"s and is a major component of smog. Main components of the reaction: reaction between oxides and nitrogen and volatile organic compounds in the presence of sunlight. Printing/surface coating (15 percent) industrial (13%) Ozone irritates the respiratory tract and eyes. exposure to high levels results in chest tightness coughing and wheezing. Much of the discussion on the geography of risk is related to spatial factors. Map of death related to (climate change) Regions at highest risk: all of africa, especially southern africa, parts of south western asia and parts of north western south america. Regions at lowest risk: north america, europe and russia and australia/new zealand.
