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Is there any type of air pollution that isn't dangerous, but most people think it is? If so, could you give me some examples? If not, thank you for your time. I am from the USA.
Hi Taylor
Thanks for your question
If I were you I would consider some of the language and definitions you are using.
Pollution - By definition this is a bad thing, ergo, there is no good pollution.
However, if you were to ask me" do new incinerators emit high levels of pollution" I would say no, but "most people" say yes because they don't know the ins and outs of the issue.
Sorry for the brevity and I hope this helps
Rob
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Rob Gibson
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I have expertise in effects of air pollution on LOCAL communities. I would be gratful if you could make the enquiry as specific as possible. Such questions as "please tell me about air pollution" are not helpful & will have to point you to various texts in libraries. I look forward to hearing from you
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Experience in the area I have expertise in effects of air pollution on LOCAL communities. I have a good grasp on what will affect human health in the air pollution sphere and how to gain improvements. I can also with general air pollution related queries and certain specific problems, for example those air pollution problems caused by TRANSPORT related sources. My main interest is related to AVIATION on which I can also advise on NOISE related matters. I am based in the United Kingdom so most of my knowledge is related to the UK situationOrganisations belong to I am honorary secretary of the south east region of the National Society of Clean Air and Environmental Protection within the UK Education/Credentials Degree from University of Bradford and more importantly seven / eight years dealing with air pollution and noise related matters at the Terminal 5 public inquiry at Heathrow.
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