Air Pollution

Air Pollution is a textbook and reference work by V. P. Kudesia and Manika Barar, published in print by Pragati Prakashan. It is intended for undergraduates, postgraduate scholars, and researchers in chemistry, environmental science, civil engineering, and related technical fields. It gives a systematic, application-oriented overview of atmospheric chemistry, environmental pollution, and air quality management, with particular attention to India's regulatory and ecological situation alongside global sustainability frameworks.

The topics include ozone chemistry, atmospheric kinetics, thermodynamics, and the greenhouse effect. The book also covers the dynamics of different sources and types of pollution, such as photochemical smog, industrial emissions, noise, indoor air quality, odour, and the toxicity of heavy metals. It treats specialized hazards as well, including nitrosamines as environmental carcinogens, chlorinated dioxins, and the environmental impact of methyl isocyanate.

On method, the text covers sampling and analysis techniques for gaseous and particulate pollutants, advanced instrumental methods of air analysis, and emission inventory modeling. It assesses the effects of pollutants on plants and human health and presents practical frameworks for industrial risk assessment and emission control. Legal and policy aspects of environmental management run through the book, including analysis of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, and the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. The book is designed to support coursework and research preparation, and a digital edition is also available.