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Specifically volatile organic compounds, because cars don't emit very much of that particular type of pollution anymore. If you look at overall emissions across
by jimrandomh 9y ago
Specifically volatile organic compounds, because cars don't emit very much of that particular type of pollution anymore. If you look at overall emissions across all types of air pollution, cars are still much worse.
- Hello71 9y agoso basically "deodorants smell more than car exhaust"?
- mirimir 9y agoPhotocatalyzed reactions between NOx and hydrocarbons create ozone and particulates. Back in the day, US EPA focused on reducing hydrocarbon emissions from vehicles, paint and so on. Because it was easier than reducing NOx emissions from vehicles. The problem is that some areas, such as the Blue Ridge Mountains, have high natural hydrocarbon levels from trees. Plus personal care products. Without the NOx pollution, hydrocarbon emissions wouldn't be so problematic.