Air Pollution Carbon Emissions Natural Gas 
Legal Planet
JUNE 13, 2022
That’s understandable in terms of India’s current carbon emissions, which are now only a quarter of China’s. Natural gas, oil, and nuclear are minor players. Natural gas, oil, and nuclear are minor players. But we need to be more forward-looking.
Union of Concerned Scientists
JULY 25, 2022
Limiting climate change will require the rapid reduction in these emissions from the vehicles we drive. Electric vehicles (EVs) can eliminate tailpipe emissions altogether and so are an attractive option for reducing both global-warming and smog-forming air pollution.
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Enviromental Defense
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
“ Natural” gas is not clean or green, as its misleading name implies Every reputable environmental organization and energy agency around the world is saying we can’t build new gas projects if we want to avoid complete climate chaos. Using gas appliances at home creates indoor air pollution and can lead to asthma in children.
Union of Concerned Scientists
APRIL 20, 2023
Section 111 of the Clean Air Act constrains how EPA sets standards—but gives states wide latitude in implementation. Section 111 employs a two-phase process where, once EPA moves to regulate pollution from a new source—here, power plants—(111(b)), it is then required to regulate that pollution from existing sources, too (111(d)).
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 31, 2022
Touting jobs and economic revitalization, these industries move into areas that are struggling economically, bringing with them industrial blight, noise, harmful air pollution, health problems (including rising costs), possible water contamination, reduced property values, and degradation of quality of life. as Carbon Emissions Soar.”
Union of Concerned Scientists
APRIL 27, 2023
Fossil fuel power plant owners are facing increased accountability for their air and water pollution, including from a new round of environmental and public health protections that are being rolled out by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Union of Concerned Scientists
MAY 12, 2022
All told, they represent 56 percent of the US population, generate 62 percent of the country’s gross domestic product, and are responsible for 43 percent of the country’s annual carbon emissions. Emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides from power plants in alliance states drop 88 percent and 77 percent respectively by 2040.
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