Nitrogen Dioxide and Health Impact
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) is a reddish-brown gas with a pungent odor, part of a group of pollutants known as nitrogen oxides (NOₓ). Its chemical formula is NO₂, formed when nitrogen (N₂) reacts with oxygen (O₂) during high-temperature combustion processes.
NO₂ is regulated as a criteria pollutant under the U.S. Clean Air Act, emphasizing its significance in air quality management. Reducing exposure is critical to safeguarding public health, particularly for at-risk populations.
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Air Quality
Have you ever wondered what is in the air we breathe? Learn about air quality and how it impacts humans and the environment.
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