Air quality
Air pollution occurs when quantities of substances which have harmful effects are released into the atmosphere. Harm includes both acute and chronic effects on human health, affecting several different systems and organs, and environmental damage. Some form of air pollution control has existed as far back as the thirteenth century. Legislation imposes controls on emissions from all areas of businesses and private persons to prevent air pollution; industry and transport are particularly affected.
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