Union of Concerned Scientists
DECEMBER 10, 2023
Fossil fuel emissions, such as particulate matter and ozone, contribute to respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses, as well as deaths. Phasing them out will help address climate change and lead to local health benefits from less burning of the fuels.
The Energy Law
SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
Emissions reductions will take effect quickly, starting January 1, 2012 for SO2 and annual NOx reductions, and May 1, 2012 for ozone season (May-September) NOx reductions. Texas power plants must meet the January 1, 2012 deadline for SO2 and annual NOx emissions, and the May 1 deadline for ozone season NOx emissions. Tribune, Sept.
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A Greener Life
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
The planetary boundaries framework was first introduced in 2009. The boundary for ozone depletion, for example, while not transgressed globally, was headed for increasing regional transgressions. We don’t know how long we can keep breaching these key boundaries before combined pressures lead to irreversible change and harm.”
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 7, 2022
So when this industry and its drilling took off in the late otss, you know, 2009, 2010, we were sort of in the right place at the right time. And over the last 15 years, I've spent regular time in Danville. We founded the Environmental Health Institute in 2007. What Do Communities Experience Now, what's a community's experience?
Union of Concerned Scientists
OCTOBER 15, 2024
This, along with many other chemicals, like diesel particulates and ground-level ozone that form soot and smog, and metals like lead in paint and drinking water, are regulated by the EPA to keep us safe. PFAS is shorthand for a class of “forever chemicals” that persist in the environment indefinitely.
Legal Planet
MARCH 17, 2025
In late 2009, EPA made a formal finding often called the Endangerment Finding that greenhouse gases may endanger human health and welfare. In this post, Ill explain the 2009 finding, its significance, the specific arguments EPA is making, and why they are likely to fail. First, it has to qualify as an air pollutant.
Union of Concerned Scientists
JANUARY 28, 2025
Presidential directives on scientific integrity Agencies across the US government have had scientific integrity policies for many years, following President Barack Obamas 2009 presidential memorandum directing that Each agency should have appropriate rules and procedures to ensure the integrity of the scientific process within the agency.
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