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Public Health
Public Health, environment emissions, exam 2
| Pollutant | % of total annual emissions | Rank of annual emissions | Rank- est. rel. health effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| sulfur oxides | 14 | 3 | 1 |
| particulates | 6 | 5 | 2 |
| nitrogen oxides | 12 | 4 | 3 |
| hydrocarbons | 12 | 2 | 4 |
| carbon monoxides | 53 | 1 | 5 |
| stationary fuel combusion | 17 | 2 | 1 |
| industry | 15 | 3 | 2 |
| transportation | 55 | 1 | 3 |
| agricultural burning | 7 | 4 | 4 |
| solid waste disposal | 4 | 5 | 5 |