EPJ Web of Conferences 9, 227-232 (2010)
https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/201009018

Air pollution and society

School of Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia, Norwich NR4 7TJ, UK

Abstract

Air pollution is as much a product of our society as it is one of chemistry and meteorology. Social variables such as gender, age, health status and poverty are often linked with our exposure to air pollutants. Pollution can also affect our behaviour, while regulations to improve the environment can often challenge of freedom.