Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 12, 2024

In 1963, a typical car—which ran on leaded gasoline without pollution control devices— emitted 520 pounds of hydrocarbons, 1,700 pounds of carbon monoxide, and 90 pounds of nitrogen oxide every 10,000 miles traveled. Cars and trucks are a lot cleaner than when I was growing up.

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Nitrogen Oxides Carbon Monoxide Electricity Law 280

Earthava

MAY 17, 2021

A great example is a biofuel. This refers to any fuel produced from plants, algae, or animal waste, making it an eco-friendly and readily available source of renewable energy. These biofuels also produce fewer air pollutants such as carbon monoxide, air toxics, and sulphur dioxide, among others.

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Biofuels Carbon Emissions Carbon Monoxide Air Pollution 69

Environmental Progress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

Between 1980 and 2018, US carbon monoxide levels decreased by 83 percent, lead by 99 percent, nitrogen dioxide by 61 percent, ozone by 31 percent, and sulfur dioxide by 91 percent. Subsidies and mandates for renewables result in higher electricity prices and the net transfer of wealth from lower to upper income citizens.

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2020 Air Pollution Climate Change Natural Gas 95