Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Based on data from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on toxic air and water emissions for a large number of industrial facilities across the US, refineries are the 10 th most toxic industry , in a toxicity ranking list with over 200 grades. Refineries are among the most toxic industries in this country.

Ground-Level Ozone 287

Ground-Level Ozone Fossil Fuels Ozone Air Pollution 287

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 6, 2022

Since 2005, shale gas development, also known as unconventional natural gas development (UNGD), has grown rapidly. NOx and VOCs mix in the presence of sunlight to form ground level ozone (smog). Shale gas infrastructure is often constructed and operated close to where people live.

Air Pollution 57

Air Pollution Natural Gas Ground-Level Ozone Nitrogen Oxides 57

Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 29, 2023

By railing against what he calls a “radical climate change movement” and suing the federal government to protect corporate polluters. In 2015, when he took office as AG after stints in the Texas Legislature, he sued the Environmental Protection Agency for strengthening a standard for ground-level ozone, better known as smog.

Fossil Fuels 363

Fossil Fuels Climate Change Sea Level Electricity 363