Primary Pollutants
¥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