Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 13, 2024

The American Lung Association’s State of the Air report measures three of the major types of pollutants in the San Joaquin Valley: long-term particle matter, short-term particle matter, and ozone. come from reactions of industrial pollutants (nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides) with sunlight and unfinished fuel combustion.

2024 130

2024 Fossil Fuels Ozone Air Pollution 130

HumanNature

DECEMBER 5, 2023

What was once a display of the peaceful time of day as the sun spills over the horizon is now synonymous with the atmospheric symptoms of wildfires. Data is from the Environmental Protection Agency AirNow database: view an interactive map of this data here. The question “ why is the sky orange? But why is the sky orange?

Nitrogen Oxides 105

Nitrogen Oxides Carbon Monoxide Ozone 2023 105

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2022

On January 21, the Department of Environmental Protection announced funding for more than $2.7 Transportation generates 47 percent of nitrogen oxide emissions in Pennsylvania, contributing to the formation of ground-level ozone. It also supports the installation of fueling stations for these vehicles.

Nitrogen Oxides 52

Nitrogen Oxides Greenhouse Ground-Level Ozone Carbon Dioxide 52

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The Cuyahoga fire, along with a major oil spill off the coast of Santa Barbara that same year, galvanized national attention and led to the first Earth Day, a slew of new air and water protection laws, and the creation of new federal departments to administer them, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Clean Water Act 268

Clean Water Act Carbon Dioxide Clean Air Act Climate Change 268