2021 Air Pollution Environmental Protection 
Union of Concerned Scientists
AUGUST 20, 2024
Diesel school buses – which represent the majority of school buses – were not only sending out toxic fumes from the tailpipe, but pollution was getting inside the buses, exposing children to unhealthy air. Electric school buses are the best choice for reducing emissions that pollute our air and harm our health.
Union of Concerned Scientists
MAY 13, 2024
Since its inception, the report has effectively heightened the awareness of some hazardous air pollutants, and engaged the public, media, advocates, and policymakers in the ongoing fight against air pollution. The air quality for this report was calculated using data reviewed by EPA from 2020, 2021, and 2022.
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Breezometer
OCTOBER 31, 2021
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), ozone can inflame the cells that line a child’s upper airways and lungs, harming the respiratory system “like a sunburn damages the skin.” Repeated and excessive traffic pollution and poor air quality were determined to be linked to Ella's worsening asthma.
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
Mon Valley residents in Valley Clean Air Now are urging industry and government to take action to help the community following days of poor air quality since last Friday. VCAN is seeking to raise money to educate and protect the most at-risk residents from harmful air pollution by installing home portable air cleaners.
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.
Union of Concerned Scientists
MARCH 23, 2023
GW record from 2021. But if plant owners actually do follow through on their retirement plans, there will be real, tangible public health and environmental benefits. pollution, which are particles with diameters of 2.5 In 2019, air pollution more broadly was responsible for about 6.7 micrometers or less.
Union of Concerned Scientists
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Breathing ethylene oxide in the air over a long period of time is associated with an increased risk of developing cancer, especially white blood cell and breast cancers. Workers at these facilities and children who are exposed are especially at risk.
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