Air pollution affects us all in a number of crucial ways, causing
lasting damage to our health and our environment. Whereas primary
pollution can result from local activities, the extent of the impact can
be felt at spatial scales from the individual up to the whole planet,
and temporal scales from minutes to decades. Consequently, pollution of
our atmosphere remains a critical concern, warranting continued
scientific investigation and the development of effective local and
global solutions. 'The World Atlas of Atmospheric Pollution' clearly and
engagingly summarises current understanding of the state of air
pollution on city to global scales.
Using high-quality graphical illustrations, the Atlas begins with a
historical perspective before addressing topics such as urban and global
air pollution, long-range transmission of pollution, ozone depletion and
the impacts of air pollution, as well as future trends. Each chapter
provides an introduction to the topic and graphical representations of
the spatial and temporal distributions of air pollutants. Wherever
possible, the chapters give a world-wide view of the state of our
atmosphere. The illustrations are supported by explanations and other
background material, allowing the reader to gain an informed insight
into emission sources, the resulting atmospheric concentrations of key
pollutants and their associated impacts.
