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Atmospheric particulate matter – also known as particulate matter (PM) or particulates – is microscopic solid or liquid matter suspended in the Earth's atmosphere. The term aerosol commonly refers to the particulate/air mixture, as opposed to the particulate matter alone. Sources of particulate matter can be man-made or natural. They have impacts on climate and precipitation that adversely affect human health.
Subtypes of atmospheric particle matter include:
The IARC and WHO designate airborne particulates a Group 1 carcinogen. Particulates are the deadliest form of air pollution due to their ability to penetrate deep into the lungs and blood streams unfiltered, causing permanent DNA mutations, heart attacks, and premature death. In 2013, a study involving 312,944 people in nine European countries revealed that there was no safe level of particulates and that for every increase of 10 μg/m3 in PM10, the lung cancer rate rose 22%. The smaller PM2.5 were particularly deadly, with a 36% increase in lung cancer per 10 μg/m3 as it can penetrate deeper into the lungs.
Educational video about particulate matter, the Reno/Sparks wintertime air pollutant of concern, discussing: -what particulate matter is, -how the different sizes of particulate matter compare, -what the health effects of particulate matter air pollution are, and -where particulate matter comes from.
In this IAQA Tech Tip video, you'll learn about different methods to measure particulate matter in real time. Visit the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) website for more information http://www.iaqa.org.
The "Particulates Matter (PM)" program educates, engages, and empowers local high school and college youth about the impacts of air pollution and ways they can advocate for change in their communities. Interested in bringing an air quality workshop to your school? Contact Us: Scott Chan - Program Director: schan@apiopa.org Kyle Tsukahira - Program Manager: ktsukahira@apiopa.org Workshops Made Possible By: The International Environmental Partnership (IEP) The United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) The Environmental Protection Administration Taiwan (EPAT) North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) Curriculum Based on "Kids Making Sense" Created By: Sonoma Technology, Inc. Airbeam Sensors and Air Casting App/Website Created By: Habitat Map Special Th...
Learn about reducing particulates as part of the carbon chemistry within environmental chemistry. SUBSCRIBE to the Fuse School YouTube channel for many more educational videos. Our teachers and animators come together to make fun & easy-to-understand videos in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Maths & ICT. JOIN our platform at www.fuseschool.org This video is part of 'Chemistry for All' - a Chemistry Education project by our Charity Fuse Foundation - the organisation behind The Fuse School. These videos can be used in a flipped classroom model or as a revision aid. Find our other Chemistry videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW0gavSzhMlReKGMVfUt6YuNQsO0bqSMV Twitter: https://twitter.com/fuseSchool Access a deeper Learning Experience in the Fuse School platform and app: www...
Atmospheric particulate matter – also known as particulates or particulate matter (PM) – are particles of solid or liquid matter suspended in the Earth's atmosphere as atmospheric aerosol, a term which refers to the particulate/air mixture, as opposed to the particulate matter alone. However, it is common to use the term aerosol to refer to the particulate component alone. Sources of particulate matter can be man-made or natural. They can adversely affect human health and also have impacts on climate and precipitation. Subtypes of atmospheric particle matter include suspended particulate matter (SPM), respirable suspended particle (RSP; particles with diameter of 10 micrometres or less), fine particles (diameter of 2.5 micrometres or less), ultrafine particles, and soot. The IARC and WHO d...
Poland has the worst air quality in European Union according to the European Environment Agency. The animation movie is a part of educational campaign "PM Tracers" by Future of Rural Energy initiative. English subtitles.
As climate change increases the likelihood of wildfires in California, megacities in developing countries burn more fossil fuels and coastal cities striving to meet air quality standards deal with rising amounts of particulate emissions from ships, what does the future hold for the air we breathe? Three prominent atmospheric chemistry experts at UC San Diego discuss their latest research on atmospheric aerosols and explain how these microscopic particles in the atmosphere affect our health, environment and global climate change. Series: Molecules for the Media [9/2008] [Science] [Show ID: 14856]
This AutoMate Training video will cover the operation and function of a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF). Topics covered include :- - DPF internal structure, operation and use - DPF Regeneration with Oscilloscope readouts - Causes of DPF Failure Visit http://www.automatetraining.com.au for more information.
"Atmospheric particulate matter" – also known as "particulate matter" or "particulates" – is microscopic solid or liquid matter suspended in the Earth's atmosphere. The term aerosol commonly refers to the particulate/air mixture, as opposed to the particulate matter alone. Sources of particulate matter can be man-made or natural. They have impacts on climate and precipitation that adversely affect human health. Subtypes of atmospheric particle matter include "suspended particulate matter" , "respirable suspended particle" , "fine particles" , "ultrafine particles", and "soot". The IARC and WHO designate airborne particulates a Group 1 carcinogen. Particulates are the deadliest form of air pollution due to their ability to penetrate deep into the lungs and blood streams unfiltered...