Air quality standards aim to control and limit the emission of pollutants from industrial sources to protect public health and the environment.

Sulfur dioxide is a major air pollutant emitted from power plants due to the combustion of fossil fuels, particularly coal.

Emission limits specify the maximum quantity or concentration of pollutants that can be released into the atmosphere from industrial sources.

Sulfur dioxide emissions from industrial sources contribute to the formation of acid rain when they react with water vapor and oxygen in the atmosphere.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is the primary federal agency responsible for developing and enforcing air quality standards in the United States.

Emission control refers to the techniques and technologies used to reduce or eliminate pollutants from industrial emissions before they are discharged into the air.

Electrostatic precipitators are devices that use electrical charges to remove particulate matter from industrial emissions.

Ambient air quality standards define the maximum allowable concentrations of pollutants in the air we breathe.

Nitrogen dioxide is a major contributor to smog formation, particularly in urban areas with high levels of traffic and industrial activity.

Air quality modeling is used to predict the dispersion and impact of industrial emissions on the surrounding air quality.

Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are a group of chemicals that were widely used in refrigeration and aerosol products and are known to contribute to the depletion of the ozone layer.

Emission monitoring involves the continuous measurement and recording of pollutants released from industrial sources.

Carbon dioxide is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for trapping heat in the atmosphere and contributing to global warming.

Pollution prevention involves reducing or eliminating the generation of pollutants at the source, rather than controlling emissions after they are produced.

Particulate matter, especially fine particles, can penetrate deep into the lungs and cause respiratory problems, including asthma and bronchitis.