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Pollution also comes from anthropogenic sources. Table 1.4 lists some examples of human made air pollutants.
| Sources | Pollutants |
|---|---|
| Power plants (fixed sources) | Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, particulates |
| Transportation (mobile sources) | Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, particulates and refrigerants |
| Buildings | Refrigerants |
| Factories | Dust, hydrocarbons and assorted emissions |
| Agriculture | Methane, hydrogen sulfide |
| Nuclear industry (including nuclear power plants) | Radiation, radioactive waste |
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