Reaction Rates Matter

I always find articles like this recent concentrate in C&E News interesting because so often we think of pollution as the primary component that is “emitted” into the atmosphere.  So much chemistry takes place to these pollutants after they are in the opened environment.  This article discusses how light plays a role in the formation of new pollutants (or secondary pollutants).  All of this chemistry is truly important to help improve air quality.  I would assume that there are already emission standards that allow companies to emit more pollutants at night when their is no sunlight.  This can help decrease the production of secondary pollutants that may be more dangerous.  Every person should have an interest in clean air – because we don’t have a choice but to breath it…