Air Quality and Atmospheric Science

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Layers of the atmosphere and their effects on humans

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Contrast stratospheric ozone (O₃) with tropospheric ozone in terms of its effect on humans.

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Clean Air Act effect

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Be familiar with the effect of the Clean Air Act on air quality in the U.S.

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Photochemical vs. industrial smog

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Contrast photochemical smog and industrial smog, including main reactants and products.

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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The U.S. agency responsible for regulating and enforcing national pollution control standards.

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UV radiation

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A type of energy produced by the sun that can cause skin cancer and cataracts.

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Use of computer models in climate change research

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Computer models simulate climate change scenarios and predict future climate patterns.

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Mitigation vs. adaptation strategies in climate change

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Mitigation strategies aim to reduce climate change effects, while adaptation strategies adjust to changes.

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Geoengineering risks

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Geoengineering is a potentially risky mitigation strategy due to its unpredictable effects on the environment.

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Top producer and consumer of fossil fuels

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Different countries lead as top producers and consumers of various fossil fuels.

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Three major nuclear accidents have had significant effects on humans and the environment.

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The three large nuclear accidents are Chernobyl, Fukushima, and Three Mile Island, with Chernobyl being the most devastating.