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Air Pollution - Its Nature, Sources, and Effects Human health effects associated with acute and chronic exposures to air pollution are well documented. Because of possible health effects and concern for the health and safety of visitors and employee... Details > National Park Service AIRNOW Maintained by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) this web site provides users with air pollution data in a visual format; information about the public health and environmental effects of a... Details > U.S. Environmental Protection Agency An Introduction to Indoor Air Quality This health information brochure provides information about the causes of indoor air pollution and the health problems associated with it. Addresses both health care professionals and consumers.... Details > U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Basic Information: Six Common Air Pollutants Links to information and resources related to the programs administered by the Office of Air and Radiation (OAR), an agency of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).... Details > Office of Air and Radiation, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Cleaner Air: Council on Environmental Quality This document provides overviews on the Federal Government's Clear Skies Initiative and other health-based air quality standards. ... Details > Council on Environmental Quality Concerned Citizens Resources - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Visit this site to become familiar with environmental issues and potential environmental and human health risks caused by pollution. Learn how you, your family, and your community can protect the envi... Details > U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Coping With Indoor Air Pollution   Indoor air pollution is irritating to everyone: But people who have respiratory problems are even more sensitive to indoor irritants and are more prone to developing complications. This article lists ... Details > American Association for Respiratory Care Environmental Health Program    This page talks about how the health program works, protecting human health by minimizing exposure to air pollutants and toxic chemicals, and by curtailing overuse of antibiotics in agriculture to hel... Details > Environmental Defense EPA Student Center This web was designed for middle and high school students. Users can search for background information on a wide variety of environmental issues including conservation, ecosystems, water, air, waste a... Details > U.S. Environmental Protection Agency State of the Air: 2007   You can find out if you're breathing dirty air with this interactive map/ZIP code search for the air quality in your area. The information is from the American Lung Association report, State of the A... Details > American Lung Association