PA Environment Daily

APRIL 7, 2025

So it kind of stifles business, could hurt local governments, maybe they need the tax base, maybe they need the jobs, said Rep. He added, I think local governing bodies already have the right, if they see a business trying to come in, that may be a pollutant or may be not good for the community, they already have a way to get around that.

Air Pollution

Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 21, 2025

referred to as secondary emissions – is formed in the atmosphere from precursor pollutants that also originate from the combustion in fossil-fuel powered engines, such as nitrogen oxides (NO x ), sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). But beyond this primary formation of PM 2.5 , even more PM 2.5

Ozone

Legal Planet

APRIL 24, 2025

ISRs are especially powerful because local air districts dont have very many effective ways to tackle pollution from mobile sources, which is typically the province of the federal government. With President Trump promising to roll back federal pollution standards, ISRs are on the verge of becoming the hot new thing in some policy circles.

Air Pollution

Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 17, 2025

However, in the past 25 years, the average emissions from a Class I line-haul locomotive have decreased by just 54 and 55 percent for particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) and nitrogen oxide (NO X ) emissions, respectively, well short of the 95 percent and 92 percent respective reduction required of new line-haul locomotives.

Regulations

Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 21, 2025

Decades of government vehicle standards to improve vehicle efficiency and cut down on tailpipe pollution have saved car and truck drivers trillions of dollars at the pump, saved countless lives from reduced exposure to toxic air pollution , and avoided the extraction and burning of billions of barrels of oil. In the U.S.,

Nitrogen Oxides

Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 15, 2025

Although warehouses themselves are often not significant sources of air pollution, they attract high concentrations of heavy-duty trucks, which are the nations largest source of nitrogen oxides, a key contributor to ground-level ozone pollution.

Ground-Level Ozone

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 21, 2025

PA Bulletin, page 2390 ) The station is classified as a major facility for RACT purposes having the potential to emit greater than 100 tons per year of nitrogen oxide (NOx) and 50 tons per year of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions.

Nitrogen Oxides

Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 17, 2025

The range depends in large part on how much of the components are made in this country (which in turn depends in large part on the degree to which states and the federal government send clear signals about how much we value offshore wind). Support good decision making.

Fossil Fuels

Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 25, 2025

Cleaner cars, cleaner air Our Cleaner Cars, Cleaner Air Report showed that while pre-2004 cars make up fewer than 20% of the cars on the road, they are responsible for the majority of tailpipe pollution because they produce higher amounts of lung-damaging particulate pollution and contribute significantly more smog-forming nitrogen oxide emissions.

Fossil Fuels

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 21, 2023

But while greenhouse gas emissions may be reduced, a delivery fulfilled by a diesel-burning truck may lead to increases in emissions of smog-forming nitrogen oxides and lung-damaging particulate matter. Companies like Pepsi have successfully deployed electric tractor trucks carrying payloads up to 82,000 lbs.

Nitrogen Oxides

Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Gas plants and infrastructure emit nitrogen oxides (NOx) during combustion, which degrade local air quality. EN: Besides the fact that state and federal officials largely ignore the harm gas does to public health, the environment and the climate, government policies let gas developers off the hook for cleaning up their pollution.

Clean Energy

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 1, 2022

California’s leadership on reducing truck pollution has been on full display the past few years, passing critical regulations requiring 90 percent reduction in smog-forming nitrogen oxide (NO X ) emissions from diesel trucks and requiring manufacturers sell an increasing share of electric trucks to move away from fossil fuels altogether.

Nitrogen Oxides

Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

A few critical points puncture the industry’s empty rhetoric: When hydrogen is burned, it can emit as many nitrogen oxides as natural gas combustion —if not more —which can cause significant respiratory health problems. In a previous blog , McNamara did a wonderful job detailing the facts about hydrogen. degree C target within reach.

Fossil Fuels

Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Primarily, these have focused on the 2007 EPA regulations, which were the first step in the phase-in of diesel engine standards meant to cut particulate emissions by more than 80 percent and smog-forming nitrogen oxides (NO X ) emissions by 90 percent. Source: ERM 2022 ).

2007

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 2, 2024

This funding, provided by the Inflation Reduction Act , is available to a wide variety of entities, including port authorities, local and tribal governments, and regional air quality agencies as well as businesses and non-profits that partner or collaborate with these public entities.

Air Pollution

Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 5, 2024

The IPCC is a collaborative panel consisting of 195 member governments. Representatives of these member governments convene in Plenary Sessions, like the one we just attended. Each country sends delegations that can include both government officials and scientific experts, collectively forming the Panel.

Climate Change

Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 4, 2023

Trucks and buses on California’s roads and highways are responsible for the majority of lung-damaging fine particulate and ozone-forming nitrogen oxide emissions, and a sizable amount of climate-warming greenhouse gas emissions as well. Both the state and federal governments have committed billions of dollars to spur this work.

Nitrogen Oxides

Enviromental Defense

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Along with their contribution to larger climate change impacts, gas plants also cause local air pollution – mainly nitrogen oxides and particulate matter. Respected bodies like the International Energy Agency have been clear – there is no room for new fossil fuel infrastructure if we want to hold warming to 1.5

Nitrogen Oxides

PA Environment Daily

JULY 27, 2022

Also on the agenda is a final regulation setting RACT (Reasonably Available Control Technology Standards) for major sources of nitrogen oxides. Local government groups, drinking water suppliers and many other groups opposed the last minute amendment, which Republican legislators ignored. Read More here.

Nitrogen Oxides

PA Environment Daily

JULY 30, 2024

In Pennsylvania, 47 percent of nitrogen oxide emissions come from gasoline and diesel vehicles, and transportation contributes up to 22 percent of Pennsylvania's overall greenhouse gas emissions. The awards will save an estimated 895,231 gallons of gasoline per year. Partners Host Aug.

Nitrogen Oxides

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 31, 2023

Getting more zero- and low-emission vehicles on the road in Pennsylvania helps reduce harmful air pollutants, including nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, particulate matter, and volatile organic compounds. It also helps lower the level of carbon dioxide, helping to address climate change.

Nitrogen Oxides

Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Fossil gas is bad for our health Gas plants emit nitrogen oxides which increase smog and can cause respiratory problems for people living nearby. Gas plants are often the top emitters of nitrogen oxides in communities.In the home, gas stoves and ovens release Nitrogen Dioxide in amounts above safe limits.

Natural Gas

Clean Energy Law

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

As described in Latham’s previous reporting on the rulemaking [iii] and adoption [iv] of Rule 2305, the regulation applies to warehouses in the South Coast Air Basin [v] of 100,000 square feet or more and aims to reduce regional nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions and local diesel particulate matter emissions.

Regulations

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 29, 2023

Local government groups, drinking water suppliers and many other groups opposed the last minute amendment, which Republican legislators ignored. Read more here. Read More here. The amendment placed nearly all the burden for the treatment of manganese pollution on those using the water rather than polluting it.

Nitrogen Oxides

Enviromental Defense

MAY 29, 2024

We know that the plant emits nitrogen oxides (NOx) which are known to cause asthma in young children and cause difficulty breathing for people with respiratory illnesses. The world is going through an energy transition yet the Ontario government is stuck in the past. This is not the work of a fiscally responsible government.

Nitrogen Oxides

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 9, 2022

The Board also approved a final regulation setting RACT (Reasonably Available Control Technology Standards) for major sources of nitrogen oxides. Local government groups, drinking water suppliers and many other groups opposed the last minute amendment, which Republican legislators ignored. Read More here.

Nitrogen Oxides

Legal Planet

JUNE 8, 2023

The emissions from these trucks, such as particulate matter & nitrogen oxides, can contribute to poor air quality in these communities. Moreover, it is important for regional or national governments to prioritize meeting the targets set by the Paris Agreement, supporting cities in their efforts.

Nitrogen Oxides

Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 21, 2024

Most prominently, because the approach is changing from rewarding specific technologies to rewarding anything that meets the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions threshold of “clean”—hence the “tech-neutral” label—exactly how the government goes about determining whether or not something is actually eligible will be enormously important.

Electricity

Enviromental Defense

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Instead of subsidizing these polluting waste and fossil-burning projects, the government should invest in truly renewable energy, which is a cleaner and more affordable source of power. Instead, this false solution will foist more waste and air pollution on a community that is already overburdened with both.

Fossil Fuels

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Local government groups, drinking water suppliers and many other groups opposed the last minute amendment, which Republican legislators ignored. Setting Manganese Toxics Water Quality Standard, RACT For Major Sources Of Nitrogen Oxides [Posted: November 28, 2022] PA Environment Digest Read More here.

Regulations

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2022

The AFIG Program funds projects that replace older gasoline- or diesel-fueled vehicles with cleaner fuel vehicles that helps reduce emissions of carbon monoxide, particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, nitrogen oxides, and carbon dioxide, a principal greenhouse gas.

Nitrogen Oxides

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 14, 2021

We can turn in the direction of healthier air quality and slow down climate change by switching to electric vehicles, whether we're government officials, business owners, school administrators, community leaders, or individual consumers. It’s free for public use and distribution.

Nitrogen Oxides

Clean Energy Law

JUNE 1, 2021

The WAIRE Program essentially requires warehouse operators to take actions to electrify warehouse activities and the trucks that visit warehouses in order to reduce nitrogen oxides (NOx) and diesel particulate matter (DPM) emissions. Transferring and Banking Points.

Regulations

Clean Energy Law

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

As of April 2018, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) region, which encompasses the Basin, was home to approximately 34,000 warehouses with 1.17 The District is targeting formal adoption of Proposed Rule 2305 at its May 1, 2020, Governing Board meeting. Endnotes. [1] Endnotes. [1] 5] See [link] (last visited Nov.

Ozone

Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 3, 2024

The Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) program provides $5 billion in grants to states, local governments, tribes, and territories to develop and implement ambitious plans for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful air pollution. billion for competitive implementation grants.

Electricity

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 10, 2022

Setting Manganese Toxics Water Quality Standard, RACT For Major Sources Of Nitrogen Oxides [PaEN] -- Our Pocono Waters To Release Report On Economic Benefits Of PA's Special Protection Streams In The Poconos Aug. Coal Ash Basin In Lancaster County -- EQB Approves Final Reg. What’s Your Community Doing?

Natural Gas

Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 21, 2022

While the manufacturers are jumping on the market opportunity that heavy-duty electric trucks present, the federal government has no zero-emission sales requirements (for light- or heavy-duty vehicles for that matter) and California’s standards only require 40 percent zero-emissions sales for tractor-trailer trucks by 2035.

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