Saastepöly
Saastepöly, often translated as pollution dust or particulate matter, refers to fine particles of solid or liquid dispersed in the air. These particles originate from various sources, both natural and anthropogenic. Natural sources include dust storms, volcanic eruptions, and sea salt spray. Human activities, however, are a significant contributor to saastepöly, with major sources being combustion processes like vehicle exhausts, industrial emissions, and burning of solid fuels for heating.
The size of these particles is a critical factor in their impact. Ultrafine particles (less than 0.1
Exposure to saastepöly has well-documented adverse health effects. It is linked to respiratory illnesses such as
Monitoring and managing saastepöly levels are important public health and environmental goals. This involves identifying emission