Something in the Air? Uncovering the air quality of St. Mary's University
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Publication Date
Spring 2026
Description
What is air quality?
Measurement of how clean or polluted the air is in a certain area. The Environmental Protection Agency uses Air Quality Index (AQI), a scale that describes the quality of air. The six major pollutants measured are: •ground- level ozone •particulate matter •carbon monoxide •sulfur dioxide •nitrogen dioxide •lead Impacts of air pollution
•Acid rain •Climate change •Damage to plants and crops •Loss of biodiversity
•Respiratory illnesses •Cardiovascular damage •Premature death •Coughing and asthma
Keywords
Air quality, Air pollution, Containments, St. Mary's University
Digital Publisher
Digital Commons at St. Mary's University
Collection
Presentations
Format
PPT
Medium
Presentation
City
San Antonio, Texas
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