Air Quality

While the field of air quality is well established, it is evolving in response to new regulations driven by climate change. The seventh edition of this essential textbook presents the most current information, incorporating updates across all sections to reflect the latest technologies, regulations, and air quality management strategies. All chapters are thoroughly reviewed for the latest updates and the chapters on regulations, modeling, monitoring, and control technologies are revised. New sections are added on topics such as the co-benefits of climate change, air pollution, and hydrogen vehicles. The section on indoor air quality is thoroughly updated as it remains a growing concern in society. New in this edition:Includes the latest updates on air quality legislation in the United States. Presents the latest information on the state of air quality monitoring. Provides updates on the effects of air pollution and CO2 on climate change. Explains the impact of recent changes in energy production on pollutant emissions and the associated co-benefits from climate change mitigation. Incorporates broadened coverage of air pollutant emissions and quality in other countries with an increased emphasis on global air quality. Includes a new section on ozone deposition. Provides new emerging pollutants such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This textbook is for students taking introductory courses in air quality, air pollution, and climate change. The end of each chapter includes a list of recommended readings as well as questions to check reading comprehension. Professors can take advantage of an arsenal of included tools, such as lecture slides, a test bank for each chapter, and answer guides.