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Atmospheric pollution occurs on different spatial and temporal scales. On the macro scale, global problems of importance are the depletion of the stratospheric ozone layer and global warming, which is caused by the emission and accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. On a regional scale, the transboundary transport of pollutants can be responsible for acid deposition or the formation of photochemical smog. Air quality on a local and urban scale is closely related to emissions arising from almost all human activities, and to local characteristics such as topography, climate and also economy. Aspects of air quality investigated on a micro-scale include studies on emissions from a single point source, indoor pollution from oil or wood burning stoves, or the dispersion of pollutants in a street canyon.
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Bøhler, T. (2010). Air Quality Management and Personal Exposure. In: Lazaridis, M., Colbeck, I. (eds) Human Exposure to Pollutants via Dermal Absorption and Inhalation. Environmental Pollution, vol 17. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-8663-1_9
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