¥Sulfur Oxides (SOx)
–SO2 - sulfur dioxide
–produced largely through coal burning
–responsible for acid rain problem
¥Volatile Organic
Compounds (VOCs)
–highly reactive organic compounds
–released through incomplete combustion and industrial sources
¥Particulate Matter
(dust, ash, smoke, salt)
–10 um particles (PM10) stay lodged in your lungs
–2.5 um particles (PM2.5) can enter blood stream