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Source: Industrial processes, combustion of chlorinated materials. Impact: Toxic, can cause reproductive and developmental problems, cancer.

Source: Agriculture (livestock, fertilizers). Impact: Forms particulate matter, contributes to nutrient pollution.

Source: Incomplete combustion of fossil fuels. Impact: Binds with hemoglobin, reducing oxygen delivery to organs.

Source: Old paint, gasoline, industrial processes. Impact: Neurological effects, especially in children.

Source: Vehicle exhaust, industrial emissions. Impact: Long-term exposure can lead to leukemia, other health issues.

Source: Dry cleaning, degreasing solvents. Impact: Neurological effects, potential carcinogen.

Source: Plasticizers in PVC, cosmetics. Impact: Endocrine disruptors, may affect human reproduction.

Source: Electrical equipment, sealants. Impact: Carcinogenic, can affect immune, nervous, and endocrine systems.

Source: Paint thinners, gasoline, printing. Impact: Respiratory issues, neurological damage from long-term exposure.

Source: Construction materials in older buildings. Impact: Inhalation can lead to lung cancer, mesothelioma.

Source: Combustion, construction, natural sources. Impact: Respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.

Source: Natural decay of uranium in soil and rocks. Impact: Lung cancer from inhalation, especially in poorly ventilated buildings.

Source: Industrial processes, combustion of residual oil. Impact: Respiratory inflammation, allergic reactions, increased risk of lung cancer.

Source: Vehicle engines, power plants. Impact: Respiratory issues, smog formation, acid rain.

Source: Reaction of sunlight with pollutants like NOx and VOCs. Impact: Causes respiratory problems, damages crops.

Source: Burning of sulfur-containing fossil fuels. Impact: Causes respiratory problems and acid rain.

Source: Industrial processes, smoking, household products. Impact: Eye, nose, throat irritation; potential carcinogen.

Source: Agriculture, waste treatment, natural gas leakage. Impact: Potent greenhouse gas, contributes to climate change.

Source: Solvents, paints, fuels. Impact: Smog formation, health effects like headaches and organ damage.

Source: Incomplete combustion of organic material. Impact: Some compounds are carcinogenic and mutagenic.

Source: Refrigerants, aerosol propellants. Impact: Depletion of the ozone layer, global warming.

Source: Fossil fuel combustion, deforestation. Impact: Greenhouse gas contributing to global warming.

Source: Biomass burning, vehicle exhaust. Impact: Irritation of the eyes, skin, and respiratory tract; potential carcinogen.

Source: Natural decay of organic matter, industrial processes. Impact: Poisonous at high concentrations, smells like rotten eggs.