AIR POLLUTION TRAFFIC RULES IN PREVENSION The Air Prevention and Control of Pollution Act was implemented and

put into law in 1981. The law covers provisions regarding air pollution in the state of Maharashtra, India. The act works in unison with other laws passed around the same time for water pollution prevention and rules about biomedical and hazardous waste.

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The Air Prevention and Control of Pollution Act mandates the prevention of air pollution in addition to the release of information related to the control and abatement of air pollution.

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The organization in charge of enforcing the Air Prevention and Control of Pollution Act is the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, established in September 1970. The Board reports to the Environment Department of the Government of Maharashtra. Sponsored Links Make Work Apps in Minutes Create custom apps from any web application in minutes - no coding! www.capriza.com/

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The act also calls for the responsibility of the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board to inspect various air pollution control systems as well as act as a review board for planning concepts for new control systems.

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As one of the foremost laws of air pollution control in India, the Air Prevention and Control of Pollution Act was one of the first environmental protection regulations put into place around the world.

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Public awareness is also one of the most important aspects of the Air Prevention and Control of Pollution Act. Keeping the public aware of the reasons for a healthy and clean environment overall is also a main factor of the law.

Sources of Air Pollution Pollution enters the Earth's atmosphere in many different ways. Most air pollution is created by people, taking the form of emissions from factories, cars, planes, or aerosol cans. Second-hand cigarette smoke is also considered air pollution. These man-made sources of pollution are called anthropogenic sources. Some types of air pollution, such as smoke from wildfires or ash from volcanoes, occur naturally. These are called natural sources. Air pollution is most common in large cities where emissions from many different sources are concentrated. Sometimes, mountains or tall buildings prevent air pollution from spreading out. This air pollution often appears as a cloud making the air murky. It is called smog. The word "smog" comes from combining the words "smoke" and "fog." Large cities in poor and developing nations tend to have more air pollution than cities in developed nations. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), some of the worlds most polluted cities are Karachi, Pakistan; New Delhi, India; Beijing, China; Lima, Peru; and Cairo, Egypt. However, many developed nations also have air pollution problems. Los Angeles, California, is nicknamed Smog City. Indoor Air Pollution Air pollution is usually thought of as smoke from large factories or exhaust from vehicles. But there are many types of indoor air pollution as well. Heating a house by burning substances such as kerosene, wood, and coal can contaminate the air inside the house. Ash and smoke make breathing difficult, and they can stick to walls, food, and clothing. Naturally-occurring radon gas, a cancer-causing material, can also build up in homes. Radon is released through the surface of the Earth. Inexpensive systems installed by professionals can reduce radon levels. Some construction materials, including insulation, are also dangerous to people's health. In addition, ventilation, or air movement, in homes and rooms can lead to the spread of toxic mold. A single colony of mold may exist in a damp, cool place in a house, such as between walls. The mold's spores enter the air and spread throughout the house. People can become sick from breathing in the spores. Effects On Humans People experience a wide range of health effects from being exposed to air pollution. Effects can be broken down into short-term effects and long-term effects.

Short-term effects, which are temporary, include illnesses such as pneumonia or bronchitis. They also include discomfort such as irritation to the nose, throat, eyes, or skin. Air pollution can also cause headaches, dizziness, and nausea. Bad smells made by factories, garbage, or sewer systems are considered air pollution, too. These odors are less serious but still unpleasant. Long-term effects of air pollution can last for years or for an entire lifetime. They can even lead to a person's death. Long-term health effects from air pollution include heart disease, lung cancer, and respiratory diseases such as emphysema. Air pollution can also cause long-term damage to people's nerves, brain, kidneys, liver, and other organs. Some scientists suspect air pollutants cause birth defects. Nearly 2.5 million people die worldwide each year from the effects of outdoor or indoor air pollution. People react differently to different types of air pollution. Young children and older adults, whose immune systems tend to be weaker, are often more sensitive to pollution. Conditions such as asthma, heart disease, and lung disease can be made worse by exposure to air pollution. The length of exposure and amount and type of pollutants are also factors.

1. Older refrigerators may contain the now-heavily regulated refrigerant Freon. Don't dispose of an old fridge without learning how you can safely handle this controversial refrigerant. 2. Most states have strict requirements regarding the disposal of tires and motor oil. Burning is usually not permitted except in cases where special permits are obtained. 3. Old aerosol cans may have air pollutants in them. Check with your local recycling center to learn how to safely dispose of old spray paint, canned air, hair spray, and other items. 4. Plastics emit Dioxin and poisonous gases when burned. If you are planning any kind of trash burn (with local permits in place, of course) keep any and all plastics out of the fire. There are many regulations governing the proper disposal or destruction of these items in some circumstances. Check with your local recycling center or other responsible agency to learn what the best method of disposal is for these potentially polluting products!

Air Pollution: What It is and What It Does

Nearly 200 dangerous pollutants have been found in the air we breathe. They come from many sources: industrial smokestacks, car and truck exhaust, wood stoves and even household products. Air pollution also comes from natural sources like road dust, dust storms, forest fires and volcanoes. The consequences of this pollution are serious. Health is compromised, particularly for children and the elderly. Resistance to respiratory infection is lowered, eyes and noses are irritated and existing cardiovascular or respiratory illness gets worse. In addition, air pollutants, even in small amounts, may cause cancer and other serious illnesses.

Air pollution causes acid rain which can devastate forests. It also diminishes in the upper atmosphere's ozone layer, allowing dangerous ultraviolet radiation to reach the surface.

What You Can Do

Reduce Trips
Cutting down on vehicle miles driven reduces air pollution, so form car pools and use the bus. If you must drive, do several errands on the same trip. Utah has a mandatory trip reduction program for state employees to cut the drive-alone rate by 20 percent.

Use Cleaner-Burning Fuels

Consider converting your car to run on natural gas or propane. It will also give you a tax break on fuel.

Drive at Steady Speeds

Try to avoid rapid acceleration and deceleration and stop-and-go driving.

Don't Idle
It uses less fuel and causes less pollution to turn off an engine for 30 seconds rather than keeping it running.

Maintain Your Car

Keep your car properly tuned and keep tires inflated. It saves fuel and cuts pollution.

Avoid Topping Off Gas Tanks

This wastes fuel by evaporation and pollutes the air. The problem is worse in summer.

Handle Household Chemicals Properly

Make sure paints, solvents and pesticides are in tightly sealed containers. Dispose of unwanted chemicals through waste recycling programs.

Burn Wood Sparingly

Observe bans on burning. Use less-polluting wax fire logs or burn only dry, well-seasoned wood in small, hot fires. Inspect and clean your chimney annually.

Convert Your Fireplace

Install a natural gas, propane or electric fire.

Handle Refrigerants Properly

The chlorofluorocarbon refrigerant in household refrigerators and air conditioners damages the protective ozone layer in the upper atmosphere if it escapes into the air. Contact your county health department to find out where you can properly dispose of these appliances.

Get Involved In Cleaning Up The Air

Do something to make us all healthier. Let your local public officials know how you feel about air quality issues in your community. Join a community group that is working to improve air quality.

Federal Law
The Environmental Protection Agency has targeted six air pollutants. The State is required to keep them below federally mandated health-based levels. The pollutants are: carbon monoxide, ozone, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, lead and particulate matter (dust). EPA also is developing standards for nearly 200 sources of air pollution to ensure hazardous air pollutants are controlled.

State Regulation
Industrial air pollution is controlled by Utah Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Air Quality.

Vehicle Emissions
To meet air quality standards, several Wasatch Front counties have implemented improved vehicle inspection and maintenance programs. The test simulates actual driving conditions to detect pollutants not found by previous methods.

Wood Burning Control

Burning wood in fireplaces adds particulate matter to the air. Wood burning is discouraged or banned when air pollution rises.

No-Drive Days
During winter and summer months, drivers are encouraged to leave their vehicles home as much as possible to reduce winter pollution and summer smog.