Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The fossil fuel industry has systematically contaminated our environment with a wide range of toxic chemicals for over a century. One good example of the nexus between global warming and local pollution is ground-level ozone. Another study found high levels of PM2.5 A study has shown that PM2.5

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HumanNature

JANUARY 30, 2025

5] Additionally, the reaction of these volatile chemicals contributes to ground-level ozone production, which, unlike ozone in the stratosphere, is hazardous to human health. VCP sources (outlined in black) contribute 63% of the SOA formation potential, which exceeds the contributions from fossil fuel sources.

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Ocean Conservancy

JUNE 13, 2024

To reach these targets, a massive energy transition from dirty conventional marine fuels to zero-emission energy (like wind-assisted propulsion) and fuels is imperative. There is no time to waste on false climate solutions like Liquified Natural Gas (LNG)—a fossil fuel with serious global warming and public health implications.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

This investment will enable us to begin transitioning our fleet from burning fossil fuels to using renewable resources to reduce our carbon footprint, which will benefit both our company and our community.” It also helps lower the level of carbon dioxide, one of the greenhouse gases heating up the climate, in the air.

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Vermont Law

JANUARY 18, 2016

According to the United Nations Environment Programme. , “30-40% of all primary energy is used in buildings” contributing greatly to fossil fuel use and climate change, especially in the US, where 82 percent of people live in cities. Notably, global urbanization. Cutting these figures in half. Through green-roofs. ,

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 18, 2023

At least one fossil fuel-friendly Democrat stoked the fire, too. Like nitrogen dioxide, methane combines with other pollutants to form ground-level ozone—more commonly known as smog—and it is a significantly more potent global warming pollutant than carbon dioxide. The federal government,” West Virginia Sen.

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Columbia Climate Law

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Methane also contributes to the formation of ground-level ozone which is itself a heat-trapping greenhouse gas and, when inhaled by humans, can trigger a variety of health problems from throat irritation and coughing to bronchitis, asthma, and reduced lung function.

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