PM-10/PM-2.5
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-021311
PM 10 is measure of particles in the atmosphere with a diameter of less than ten or equal to a nominal 10 micrometers. PM-2.5 is a measure of smaller particles in the air. PM-10 has been the pollutant particulate level standard against which EPA has been measuring Clean Air Act compliance. On the basis of newer scientific findings, the Agency is considering regulations that will make PM-2.5 the new "standard".
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-021311 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | General environmental |
| References | Terms of Environment |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-ENV-021311",
"term": "PM-10/PM-2.5",
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"definition": "PM 10 is measure of particles in the atmosphere with a diameter of less than ten or equal to a nominal 10 micrometers. PM-2.5 is a measure of smaller particles in the air. PM-10 has been the pollutant particulate level standard against which EPA has been measuring Clean Air Act compliance. On the basis of newer scientific findings, the Agency is considering regulations that will make PM-2.5 the new \"standard\".",
"subject": "General environmental",
"references": [
"Terms of Environment"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/pm-10-pm-2-5/"
}
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