This chapter provides a background for the committee’s evaluation of the health effects of indoor exposure to fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) and practical mitigation solutions by briefly summarizing ...

People breathing contaminated air over the course of years are at greater risk of developing numerous diseases. This is thought to be due to highly reactive components in particulate matter, which ...

Particulate matter (PM) emissions arise throughout the life cycle of mining operations, from excavation and blasting to transport and stockpile management. The size distribution of particles—from ...

This final chapter of the report builds on the preceding text, recapitulating the elements of the committee’s work, identifying the major themes, and highlighting the key findings, conclusions, and ...