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tons of nitrogenoxides. tons of nitrogenoxides. From Norfolk Southern to Shell, we deserve transparent and real-time information about what pollution is being dumped on our communities. The PADEP must do more to hold these polluters accountable.” Shell reported emissions of 370.688 tons.
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6 was enacted, the plants have emitted more than 29 million tons of heat-trapping carbon dioxide, 28,000 tons of nitrogenoxides (NOx), and 16,000 tons of sulfur dioxide (SOx). The Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel estimates that, since H.B. Ohioans pay for OVEC losses.
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million to seven applicants for the PA State Clean Diesel Grant Program , which provides financial incentives and support for fleet owners and operators to reduce airpollution from their vehicle fleets. Transportation is one of our biggest areas of impact for improving air quality,” said DEP Interim Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley.
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