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Air pollution is the presence of substances in the atmosphere that are harmful to humans and other living beings, or cause damage to the environment. Air pollution can be chemical, physical or biological. [1]
The air quality in Malaysia is reported as the API (Air Pollutant Index) or in Malay as IPU (Indeks Pencemaran Udara). Four of the index's pollutant components (i.e., carbon monoxide, ozone, nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide) are reported in ppmv but PM 2.5 particulate matter is reported in μg/m 3.
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Various definitions of pollution exist, which may or may not recognize certain types, such as noise pollution or greenhouse gases.The United States Environmental Protection Administration defines pollution as "Any substances in water, soil, or air that degrade the natural quality of the environment, offend the senses of sight, taste, or smell, or cause a health hazard.
Average global distribution of particulate matter (PM2.5) concentrations (2001-2006) Atmospheric particulate matter, also known as particulate matter, or PM, describes solids and/or liquid particles suspended in a gas, most commonly the Earth's atmosphere. [1]
Environmental monitoring is the processes and activities that are done to characterize and describe the state of the environment. It is used in the preparation of environmental impact assessments, and in many circumstances in which human activities may cause harmful effects on the natural environment.
Depati Amir Airport (IATA: PGK, ICAO: WIPK) also known as Pangkal Pinang Airport, is an airport located in Pangkal Pinang on Bangka Island, part of Bangka Belitung Islands province, Indonesia.
Potash evaporation ponds at the Intrepid mine near Moab, Utah, 2012. Colorado River is at right of frame.. Intrepid Potash, Inc. (NYSE: IPI), based in Denver, Colorado, is a fertilizer manufacturer.