Primary Pollutants
Injected directly into atmosphere
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Carbon Monoxide (CO)
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odorless, colorless, poisonous gas
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byproduct of burning fossil fuels
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body acts as if CO is O2 in blood, can result in
death
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Nitrogen Oxides (NOx, NO)
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NO - nitric oxide
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emitted directly by autos, industry