Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 9780309084840
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a toxic air pollutant produced largely from vehicle emissions. Breathing CO at high concentrations leads to reduced oxygen transport by hemoglobin, which has health effects that include impaired reaction timing, headaches, lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting, weakness, clouding of consciousness, coma, and, at high enough concentrations and long enough exposure, death. In recognition of those health effects, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as directed by the Clean Air Act, established the health-based National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for CO in 1971. Most areas that were previously designated as "nonattainment" areas have come into compliance with the NAAQS for CO, but some locations still have difficulty in attaining the CO standards. Those locations tend to have topographical or meteorological characteristics that exacerbate pollution. In view of the challenges posed for some areas to attain compliance with the NAAQS for CO, congress asked the National Research Council to investigate the problem of CO in areas with meteorological and topographical problems. This interim report deals specifically with Fairbanks, Alaska. Fairbanks was chosen as a case study because its meteorological and topographical characteristics make it susceptible to severe winter inversions that trap CO and other pollutants at ground level.
The Ongoing Challenge of Managing Carbon Monoxide Pollution in Fairbanks, Alaska
Carbon Monoxide Emissions in Fairbanks, Alaska
Carbon Monoxide Emissions from Moving Vehicles in Fairbanks, Alaska
The Ongoing Challenge of Managing Carbon Monoxide Pollution in Fairbanks, Alaska
Winter 73-74 Weather and Carbon Monoxide Air Pollution in Fairbanks, Alaska
Author: John R. Zimmerman
Publisher:
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Category : Air
Languages : en
Pages : 31
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Air
Languages : en
Pages : 31
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A Study of Winter Air Pollutants at Fairbanks, Alaska
Regional Monitoring of Ambient Air, Carbon Monoxide in Fairbanks, Alaska
Author: Timothy M. Gilmore
Publisher:
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Category : Air
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Air
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Carbon Monoxide Air Quality Trends in Fairbanks, Alaska
Author: Sierra Research (Firm)
Publisher:
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Category : Air
Languages : en
Pages : 34
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Air
Languages : en
Pages : 34
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Accumulation of Atmospheric Pollutants Near Fairbanks, Alaska, During Winter
Author: Thomas F. Jenkins
Publisher:
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Category : Air
Languages : en
Pages : 27
Book Description
Concentrations of hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, condensation nuclei and nitric oxide were monitored near Fairbanks, Alaska, at a selected location not under the direct influence of a local pollution source. The measurements were made continuously over a period of weeks during January and February 1973, the period when atmospheric pollution would be expected to be most severe. Accumulation and dissipation of the pollutants was found to be related to atmospheric inversion conditions, wind speed and daily traffic patterns. Maximum hourly average concentrations of hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and condensation nuclei were 9.7 ppm, 22.1 pp, 482 ppm and more than 10,000 N/cu cm respectively. Comparative background levels are reported to be 1.4 ppm, 0.1 ppm, 320 ppm, and 100-400 N/cu cm. Vehicle emissions appeared to be the primary source of the various pollutants. (GRA).
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Air
Languages : en
Pages : 27
Book Description
Concentrations of hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, condensation nuclei and nitric oxide were monitored near Fairbanks, Alaska, at a selected location not under the direct influence of a local pollution source. The measurements were made continuously over a period of weeks during January and February 1973, the period when atmospheric pollution would be expected to be most severe. Accumulation and dissipation of the pollutants was found to be related to atmospheric inversion conditions, wind speed and daily traffic patterns. Maximum hourly average concentrations of hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and condensation nuclei were 9.7 ppm, 22.1 pp, 482 ppm and more than 10,000 N/cu cm respectively. Comparative background levels are reported to be 1.4 ppm, 0.1 ppm, 320 ppm, and 100-400 N/cu cm. Vehicle emissions appeared to be the primary source of the various pollutants. (GRA).
National Centers for Environmental Health, Fairbanks, Alaska
Author: Teresa M. Buchta
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Category : Sick building syndrome
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Sick building syndrome
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description