Ocean and mountains to the north and east. During the summer‚ the sunny climate produces a layer of warm‚ dry air at upper elevations. Southern California counties are where almost 15 million people reside. South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) is a governmental organization established in 1977 to deal with the historically poor air quality in the area surrounding Los Angeles. Air pollution injures organisms‚ reduces visibility‚ and attacks and corrodes materials such as metals‚ plastics
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temperature of surface waters in Lake Superior during the summer increased 4.5°F‚ twice the rate of increase in air temperature. These lake surface temperatures are projected to rise by as much as 7°F by 2050 and 12.1°F by 2100.‚ Higher temperatures‚ increases in precipitation‚ and lengthened growing seasons favor production of blue-green and toxic algae that can harm fish‚ water quality‚ habitats‚ and aesthetics‚‚ and could heighten the impact of invasive species already present.In the Great Lakes
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AIR POLLUTION IN THE PHILIPPINES Guides and Tips Home / Blog / Air Pollution in the Philippines Air pollution is a common and frequent problem nowadays. When you are on your way to work‚ you pass by your neighbors’ backyard where he is currently burning their garbage from yesterday‚ then you come across a smoke-belching public utility vehicle‚ then a guy beside you lighted a cigarette and started suffocating you with second-hand smoke. You cannot always depend on your handkerchief on covering
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on. Areas in and around Pittsburg in the late 1960’s had a large smog or dense air pollution that had residents up in arms. Also in Cleveland ‚ Ohio‚ water pollution in the rivers‚ streams‚ and lakes In the Cuyahoga. These events forever changed our environment‚ and that’s when the first piece of significant federal legislation was in acted. Other acts followed: the clean air act‚ the national ambient air quality standards‚ the clean water act (1972)‚ endangered species act (1973). Another
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Air Pollution in China When people think about air pollution‚ the things that come to their mind are smog‚ acid rain‚ and other forms of outdoor air pollution. Air Pollution is not a new topic. It is a problem that we have noticed since the industrial revolution‚ when trees‚ houses and cars were covered in soot from the factories. Every year‚ chemical substances present in the air within buildings affect the healths of thousands of people. The definition of air pollution is "The presence in the
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Air Sacrifice – Mongolia Photo by Viacheslav Smilyk Lamas direct the entire ceremony‚ with their number determined by the social standing of the deceased. They decide the direction the entourage will travel with the body‚ to the specific day and time the ceremony can happen. Mongolians believe in the return of the soul. Therefore the lamas pray and offer food to keep evil spirits away and to protect the remaining family. They also place blue stones in the dead persons bed to prevent evil spirits
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BACHELOR OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (HONS) COURSEWORK Year 2012 MONTH SEPTEMBER Subject MGT4513 STRATEGIC AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT Weightage 25% Submission Date 25TH OCTOBER 2012 Regulations A. Late Submission A 10% deduction per day of total coursework marks (excluding weekends and public holidays). Late submission between 5 to 10 days‚ results in a 50% deduction of total coursework marks. Late submission past 10 days results in an automatic 0% for coursework and the student
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JR AIR POLLUTION CONTROL OFFICER MISSION STATEMENT Our mission is to protect the people and the environment of Santa Barbara County from the effects of air pollution. Front Cover: FACING NORTH FROM SANTA BARBARA SHORES COUNTY PARK (COURTESY OF DONALD KENDIG) Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District Located in the State of California Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Year Ended June 30‚ 2013 Prepared by: The Fiscal Section of the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution
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The Air We Breathe Air pollution is an issue that is often talked about‚ but never seen. If you can’t see it it’s not a big deal‚ right? Wrong. While people tend to think that air pollution only affects the ozone layer‚ it affects us more than we think. Air pollution is a leading cause in sicknesses‚ diseases and cancers among humans of all ages. Air pollution is an undercover issue that causes more harm to us than we can understand. According to The 11th Hour‚ 30 to 60 percent of school children
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AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT There are two different purposes of air quality management. One is to achieve and maintain such levels of air quality to protect the health of the public. Second is to prevent damage to plant and animal life and property‚ and to encourage social and economic development in the country. Chapter I Standards Section 3. Ambient Air Quality Standards. There shall be established ambient air quality standards which shall prescribe the maximum concentration of air pollutants permissible
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