Consider the following questions:
1. The wind blows across State A and into State B in the United States. State A has fossil fuel -burning power plants, but relatively low level air pollution. State B has power plants run by hydroelectric plants, but higher level of pollution. You are an environmental consultant. You and your firm were hired to study and resolve the problem. Describe what's happening and why.What could the two States do to correct the situation?
2. a) In 2001, Why did USEPA began the process of developing limits on mercury emissions from coal-fired power plants.
b) Emissions of mercury to the atmosphere are relatively small. Why are these emissions increasingly becoming an environmental concern?
3. a) Identify the sources of primary and secondary pollutants and describe their significance in the context of air pollution control.
b) Describe sources of natural air pollution and their air quality significance.