NASA
Nasa Earth Observatory: Natural Hazards: Dust, Smoke, and Haze
NASA's Earth Observatory offers photographs of dust, smoke, and haze throughout the world. Learn how these pollutants can be hazardous to our Earth.
Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology
Ciese Real Time Data Projects: Size, Shape and Health Effects of Particulates
How does particulate pollution affect people with breathing disorders? Real time air quality data is provided for you to assess your state. Using this data you can determine who might be at risk in your particular area.
Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology
Ciese Real Time Data Projects: Air Pollution: Sources of Particulate Matter
Find out what sources are contributing to the particulate pollution in your state. An interactive bar graph shows the major types of air pollution and their sources. This particular activity focuses on two types of particulates.
NASA
Nasa Earth Observatory: Global Maps: Aerosol Optical Depth
View Earth's aerosol optical depth by watching a global map evolve from January 2005 to November 2008. Learn about aerosol amounts such as volcanic ash, sea salt, smoke, and other pollutants.
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State Energy Conservation Office-Texas
Seco: Environmental Pollutants From Electricity Production [Pdf]
Facts about some major environmental pollutants produced by power plants, and what consumers can do to lower the carbon footprint from their energy use.
Other
Clean Air Revival: Burning Issues: Constituents of Wood Smoke
Site has several articles on particles from wood smoke and its health effects.
Other
California Air Resources Board: Air Pollution Particulate Matter Brochure
This online brochure focuses on particulate matter in the atmosphere and its health effects.