Author : Dawn Fark
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 138 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (83 download)
Book Synopsis The Effects of Fine Particulate Air Pollution from Fossil Fuel Combustion and Sustainable Transportation by : Dawn Fark
Download or read book The Effects of Fine Particulate Air Pollution from Fossil Fuel Combustion and Sustainable Transportation written by Dawn Fark and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study is to report on the health effects of inhalable fine particulates formed during the combustion of fossil fuels and the secondary formations of particles in the air as they relate to motor vehicle exhaust and fossil fuel use. Background information is gathered on the atmosphere and fossil fuel combustion as well as definitions and classifications of particulate matter. Human lung physiology and the proven chronic and acute health effects reported from exposure to fine particles are examined. This was followed by a discussion on the alternative fuels available to replace or improve existing conventional fuels and the latest technology available to replace the internal combustion engine. The final portion provides possible solutions to this growing problem in an attempt to promote a more sustainable transportation industry. When the findings were applied to a real life situation, a cab company, it was found that over $4,000 per annum per car could be saved in energy prices alone, by switching the fleet to natural gas with environmental, human health, and future technology-change benefits in addition.