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The State of the Air in 2024? Not Great

Union of Concerned Scientists

Since its inception, the report has effectively heightened the awareness of some hazardous air pollutants, and engaged the public, media, advocates, and policymakers in the ongoing fight against air pollution. The air quality for this report was calculated using data reviewed by EPA from 2020, 2021, and 2022.

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Improving EPA’s Latest Ozone Transport Rule

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The proposed rule would provide de minimus air quality benefits in downwind areas with extremely high costs – estimated by EPA at $22 billion discounted 2016 dollars for the 2023-2042 period. The agency’s air quality modeling indicates that most areas would receive an ozone reduction of less than 0.1 ppb by 2025.

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Ohio EPA Division of Air Pollution Control hosts Program Advisory Group Meeting

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On January 20, 2021, the Ohio EPA’s Division of Air Pollution Control (DAPC) hosted a “Program Advisory Group” (PAG) meeting via Microsoft Teams to inform interested stakeholders of recent and upcoming DAPC activities. Expanding the emissions inspection and maintenance program (i.e.

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Good News—and Bad—about Fossil Fuel Power Plants in 2023 

Union of Concerned Scientists

GW record from 2021. In 2021 alone, the plants slated for retirement emitted more than 28,000 tonnes of nitrogen oxides (NO x ), 32,000 tonnes of sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ), and 51 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ), according to EIA data. NO x also contributes to the formation of ozone (or “smog”), another toxic pollutant.

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DEP, DCNR, PennDOT Employees Recognized With Governor’s Award For Excellence For Environmental Projects

PA Environment Daily

educational video and efforts to reduce air pollution. Reducing Air Pollution DEP Air Quality Engineer Vince Pascucci was recognized for his work to fight climate change and protect and improve air quality throughout Pennsylvania. Wolf for exceptional accomplishments in 2021.

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Sparklers & Fireworks: How Do Festive Traditions Impact Air Quality?

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Studies have also shown that fireworks can create a ‘burst’ of ozone formation, also harmful to human health. An examination by Dyson found firework pollution impacts indoor air quality too. The graph below highlights the spike in PM2.5 in Los Angeles following Independence Day. 2) Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire.

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Mack Trucks, 30 Other Businesses Call On Pennsylvania To Accelerate Electrification Of Trucks And Buses

PA Environment Daily

Electric vehicle technology has improved rapidly over the last decade, paving the way for new models of every vehicle class. Conventional vehicles are a leading source of air pollutants that affect human health. “It is now vital to build upon that work by taking the necessary actions to meet the objectives outlined in the MOU.