Can air pollution cause breathing problems?
Air Air quality in the United States started to become a problem with increasing industrialization and as more people moved into cities. Early in the twentieth century there were no regulations controlling pollutants emitted into the air. Many laws and regulations have been enacted to protect people and the environment from air pollution. These rules and regulations have resulted in dramatic improvements in air quality within Arizona and nationwide. These laws continue to be important as science reveals with more detail and precision how air pollution damages public health and the environment. This site provides some frequently asked questions (FAQs) that many people have about air quality and how it can impact children’s health. FAQ: What is air pollution? Air pollution can be a single pollutant or a combination of different pollutants.
