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Parent topics

• Earth science [r]: The study of the components and processes of the planet Earth. [e]
• Engineering [r]: The profession in which a knowledge of the mathematical and natural sciences gained by study, experience and practice is applied with judgment to develop ways to economically use the materials and forces of nature for the benefit of mankind. [e]
• Politics [r]: Activity that relates to the way in which society is governed, and the process by which human beings living in communities make decisions and establish obligatory values for its members (although more widely it can also refer to processes concerning the exercise of influence, status or power in government decision-making). [e]

Subtopics

• Chemical engineering [r]: The field of engineering that deals with industrial and natural processes involving the chemical, physical or biological transformation of matter or energy into forms useful for mankind, economically and safely without compromising the environment [e]
• Environmental engineering [r]: A field of engineering devoted to remediation of all forms of pollution. [e]

Other related topics

• AERMOD air pollution dispersion model [r]: An air pollution dispersion modeling system which is the preferred regulatory model of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. [e]
• Air pollution [r]: The presence of contaminants or pollutant substances in the air (air pollutants) that interfere with human health or welfare, or produce other harmful environmental effects. [e]
• Air pollution dispersion modeling [r]: Describes the basic mathematical simulation (i.e., modeling) of how buoyant air pollutants disperse in the atmosphere. [e]
• Air pollution dispersion modeling/Catalogs/Compilation of air pollution dispersion models [r]: A compilation and brief discussion of the many air pollution dispersion models developed worldwide. [e]
• Air Quality Index [r]: A number used by government agencies to characterize the quality of the ambient air at a given location. [e]
• AP 42 Compilation of Air Pollutant Emission Factors [r]: Description and discussion of the United States Environmental Protection Agency's publication AP 42 Compilation of Air Pollutant Emission Factors. [e]
• Bay Area Air Quality Management District [r]: Add brief definition or description
• California Environmental Protection Agency [r]: A state cabinet-level agency within the government of California whose mission is to restore, protect and enhance the environment, to ensure public health, environmental quality and economic vitality. [e]
• CALPUFF air pollution dispersion model [r]: An advanced, integrated Gaussian puff modeling system for the simulation of air pollution dispersion. [e]
• Meteorology [r]: The interdisciplinary scientific study of the processes and phenomena of the atmosphere, including weather studies and forecasting [e]
• South Coast Air Quality Management District [r]: The local governmental agency in California responsible mainly for regulating stationary sources of air pollution in all of Orange county and the urban portions of Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. [e]
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency [r]: An agency of the federal government of the United States of America whose mission is to protect human health and safeguard the natural environment (air, water and land) of the nation [e]