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Description

AirKnowledge is a partnership training program in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Office of State Air Partnerships (OSAP). AirKnowledge develops training material focused on the Clean Air Act program areas associated with ambient air quality planning and stationary source emissions control regulation.

Questions this resource can help answer

How can I learn more about air pollution, regulations, and control technologies?

What resources are available to teach students about air quality and air quality regulations?

How do I use this resource?

The website provides a set of training courses and materials. The eLearning section includes slideshow style courses that cover a wide range of air quality topics, including history of air regulations and sections of the Clean Air Act, health and environmental effects of air pollution, air quality management, types of air pollutants, sources of air pollution and ways to control emissions, environmental sciences related to air pollution, compliance and enforcement, and others. Under Classroom Course Materials, you can find slide decks and handouts for use in classroom settings.

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Irregularly

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United States

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