Staten Island v/s California


Hypothesis

Landfill waste regulations and the characteristics of a society can affect the levels of emission concentrations of toxic chemicals.


Measurable Concentrations of Toxic Gases in Ambient Air Samples





Fresh Kills Landfill
California Landfills

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The geographical location of municipal landfills can affect the emission concentrations of different toxic gases. Although the methods used by each individual landfill were the same, the levels of toxins released varied greatly. There are several factors that can account for the varying amounts.

Measurable Concentrations of Toxic Gases in Ambient Air Samples



Staten Island v/s California

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Conclusion

It is evident, after analysis of our data, that there could possibly be a direct relationship between the emission concentrations of certain chemicals , the waste acceptance regulations of a landfill and the characteristics of society.