PURISM, EMOTIONALISM, CONSERVATISM, OR PRAGMATISM IN RELATION TO TRANSPORT INDUCED AIR POLLUTION

Three substances, carbon monoxide, inorganic lead, and the substance mixture termed "photochemical smog" are discussed with reference to known health effects, potential health effects, suggested health effects and fictional health effects. Ambient air pollution can be a factor in the induction of disease but it must be seen in context with other aetiological factors of disease. A degree of air pollution may well be more acceptable than deprivation of societal benefits produced by the "pollutors." The decision is one for an informed public. (TRRL)

• Supplemental Notes:
  • National Conference Publication No 80/2. Engineering Conference 1980. Adelaide, 14-18 April, 1980 Proceedings.
• Corporate Authors:

  Institution of Engineers

  11 National Circuit
  Barton, A.C.T.,   Australia 
• Authors:
  • CRAWFORD, W A
• Conference:
  • National Conference Publication No 80/2. Engineering Conference 1980. Adelaide, 14-18 April, 1980 Proceedings.
• Publication Date: 1980

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 264-272
• Serial:
  • Issue Number: 80/2

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air pollution; Attitudes; Carbon monoxide; Chemical analysis; Conferences; Fog; Health; Lead (Metal); Lead compounds; Luminous intensity; Photochemical oxidants; Politics; Smog; Vehicles
• ITRD Terms: 7391: Carbon monoxide; 1394: Catalytic converter; 7163: Chemical analysis; 8525: Conference; 2547: Fog; 2144: Health; 7138: Lead (metal); 505: Light intensity; 1255: Vehicle
• Subject Areas: Highways; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00330397
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ARRB
• Files: ITRD, TRIS, ATRI
• Created Date: Aug 15 1981 12:00AM