About Air

The Basics

What causes air pollution?

There are hundreds of different air pollutants emitted into the atmosphere from stationary sources (like factories and mills) as well as from mobile sources (like cars and trucks). The Department keeps the air clean by controlling and limiting the amount of air pollutants emitted.

• Air Pollutants
• Emissions Sources
• Regulatory Programs

What can I do to keep Florida's air clean?

• Things You Can Do To keep Florida's Air Clean

What are the Division's focus areas?

The following areas reflect the Division's priorities for protecting air quality and provide information about topics of special interest to the public.

• Climate Change and Greenhouse Gases
• Wildfires, Smoke and Air Quality