Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 21, 2025

It presents air pollution data at the county-level for two pollutants, deadly fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) and ground-level ozone. is emitted directly from the tailpipes of gasoline and diesel vehicles, while ozone and even more PM 2.5 Internal combustion vehicles are largely to blame, since PM 2.5

Ozone

HumanNature

JANUARY 30, 2025

We breathe oxygen from the atmosphere, weather systems distribute water, and the ozone in the upper atmosphere protects us from harmful radiation. 5] Additionally, the reaction of these volatile chemicals contributes to ground-level ozone production, which, unlike ozone in the stratosphere, is hazardous to human health.

Ozone

Vermont Law

JANUARY 18, 2016

Correspondingly, in the US, land use laws aim at environmental protection after urban development but no specific regulation addresses the UHIE. Third, current building regulation is opaque, inconsistent, and unpopular with developers. Green-roofs buffer some stormwater, sequester carbon, and improve water quality. flood-prone regions.

Climate Change

Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

One good example of the nexus between global warming and local pollution is ground-level ozone. A study of the causes of the explosion suggested the need for stronger safety regulations. To make matters worse, NOx contributes to the formation of ground-level ozone and secondary PM2.5,

Ground-Level Ozone