Air Pollution: Phytotoxicity of Acidic Gases and Its Significance in Air Pollution Control
Emissions of gaseous air pollutants have increased in the last years in spite of increased controls and concern for air quality. Predictions of future development also indicate that a further increase in emissions must be expected. From an extensive analysis of fuel use in conventional power plants in industry and for domestic heating, Brocke and Schade (1971) and Schade (1975) predict that sulfur dioxide (S02) emissions in the Federal Republic of Germany will increase from '3. 5 million t in 1969, over 4. 2 million t in 1973, to 4. 6 million t in 1980. Rasch (1971) predicts that emission of hydrogen chloride (HCI) from burning of wastes will increase from a present 8000 t/year to about 100000 t in 1980. Emission of gaseous fluoride compounds, in North Rhine Westphalia alone, are expected to increase from 7500 t in 1969 to 8800 t in 1985 (MAGS, 1972). Similar predic­ tions have also been made in the USA (Heggestadt and Heck, 1971). A doubling of S02 emissions from oil and particularly coal-fired power plants is expected between 1960 and 1980 (Wood, 1968; Lewis et aI. , 1974). When it is considered that total control of air pollutants is technically and especially economically impossible, it is important that, in the future, emissions are controlled within a technical and economic framework to such an extent that ambient pollutant concentrations near the ground present no hazard to man or his environment (BImSchG, 1974).
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Air Pollution: Phytotoxicity of Acidic Gases and Its Significance in Air Pollution Control
Emissions of gaseous air pollutants have increased in the last years in spite of increased controls and concern for air quality. Predictions of future development also indicate that a further increase in emissions must be expected. From an extensive analysis of fuel use in conventional power plants in industry and for domestic heating, Brocke and Schade (1971) and Schade (1975) predict that sulfur dioxide (S02) emissions in the Federal Republic of Germany will increase from '3. 5 million t in 1969, over 4. 2 million t in 1973, to 4. 6 million t in 1980. Rasch (1971) predicts that emission of hydrogen chloride (HCI) from burning of wastes will increase from a present 8000 t/year to about 100000 t in 1980. Emission of gaseous fluoride compounds, in North Rhine Westphalia alone, are expected to increase from 7500 t in 1969 to 8800 t in 1985 (MAGS, 1972). Similar predic­ tions have also been made in the USA (Heggestadt and Heck, 1971). A doubling of S02 emissions from oil and particularly coal-fired power plants is expected between 1960 and 1980 (Wood, 1968; Lewis et aI. , 1974). When it is considered that total control of air pollutants is technically and especially economically impossible, it is important that, in the future, emissions are controlled within a technical and economic framework to such an extent that ambient pollutant concentrations near the ground present no hazard to man or his environment (BImSchG, 1974).
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Air Pollution: Phytotoxicity of Acidic Gases and Its Significance in Air Pollution Control

Air Pollution: Phytotoxicity of Acidic Gases and Its Significance in Air Pollution Control

Air Pollution: Phytotoxicity of Acidic Gases and Its Significance in Air Pollution Control

Air Pollution: Phytotoxicity of Acidic Gases and Its Significance in Air Pollution Control

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Emissions of gaseous air pollutants have increased in the last years in spite of increased controls and concern for air quality. Predictions of future development also indicate that a further increase in emissions must be expected. From an extensive analysis of fuel use in conventional power plants in industry and for domestic heating, Brocke and Schade (1971) and Schade (1975) predict that sulfur dioxide (S02) emissions in the Federal Republic of Germany will increase from '3. 5 million t in 1969, over 4. 2 million t in 1973, to 4. 6 million t in 1980. Rasch (1971) predicts that emission of hydrogen chloride (HCI) from burning of wastes will increase from a present 8000 t/year to about 100000 t in 1980. Emission of gaseous fluoride compounds, in North Rhine Westphalia alone, are expected to increase from 7500 t in 1969 to 8800 t in 1985 (MAGS, 1972). Similar predic­ tions have also been made in the USA (Heggestadt and Heck, 1971). A doubling of S02 emissions from oil and particularly coal-fired power plants is expected between 1960 and 1980 (Wood, 1968; Lewis et aI. , 1974). When it is considered that total control of air pollutants is technically and especially economically impossible, it is important that, in the future, emissions are controlled within a technical and economic framework to such an extent that ambient pollutant concentrations near the ground present no hazard to man or his environment (BImSchG, 1974).

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9783642665462
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Publication date: 12/08/2011
Series: Ecological Studies , #22
Edition description: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1977
Pages: 130
Product dimensions: 6.69(w) x 9.61(h) x 0.01(d)

Table of Contents

1. Materials and Methods.- 1.1 Apparatus for the Experimental Determination of Air Pollution Effects.- 1.2 Air Analyses.- 1.3 Test Plants and Soils.- 1.4 Determination of Plant Responses.- 2. Experimental Analysis of the Effects of Gaseous Air Pollutants.- 2.1 Criteria for the Evaluation of Air Pollution Effects.- 2.2 Influence of Concentration and Exposure Time.- 2.3 Significance of Continuous and Intermittent Pollutant Action.- 2.4 Effects of Gaseous Air Pollutants in Combination.- 2.5 Significance of External and Internal Growth Factors.- 3. Comparisons of the Phytotoxic Characteristics of Sulfur Dioxide, Hydrogen Fluoride, and Hydrogen Chloride.- 3.1 Functions in Plant Metabolism.- 3.2 Accumulation of Pollutants in Plant Organs.- 3.3 Hidden Injury.- 4. Discussion of the Suitability of Plant Responses as a Basis for Air Pollution Control Measures.- 4.1 Air Quality Criteria and Their Use in Setting Air Quality Standards.- 4.2 Plants as Indicators for Pollutants Containing Sulfur, Fluoride, and Chloride.- 4.3 Measures for the Reduction of Pollutant Action in Plant Stands.- References.- Color Plates.
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