Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 21, 2025

It presents air pollution data at the county-level for two pollutants, deadly fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) and ground-level ozone. is emitted directly from the tailpipes of gasoline and diesel vehicles, while ozone and even more PM 2.5 The report analyses the concentration levels of PM 2.5

Ozone

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. Environmental Science & Technology vol. Environmental Science & Technology vol. The volatile chemical precursors (e.g.,

Ozone

Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 15, 2025

Although warehouses themselves are often not significant sources of air pollution, they attract high concentrations of heavy-duty trucks, which are the nations largest source of nitrogen oxides, a key contributor to ground-level ozone pollution.

Ground-Level Ozone

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 2024

Replacing heavy diesel vehicles with new low- to zero-emissions equipment technology will help mitigate air pollution from transportation sources.” Vehicles produce 47 percent of nitrogen oxides in the air, leading to the formation of ground-level ozone.

Ground-Level Ozone

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 1, 2022

By replacing older polluting engines and equipment with new technologies, funded projects remove nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide, particulate matter, and hydrocarbon pollution from the air. “This comprehensive approach to reducing vehicle emissions will help improve Pennsylvanians’ health while also helping to slow climate change.”

Nitrogen Oxides

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2022

Transportation generates 47 percent of nitrogen oxide emissions in Pennsylvania, contributing to the formation of ground-level ozone. AFIG grants are awarded for projects in three categories: Vehicle Retrofit and/or Purchasing; Refueling Infrastructure; and Innovative Technology.

Nitrogen Oxides

PA Environment Daily

MAY 20, 2022

Pascucci was nominated for this award for his work on the Reasonably Available Control Technology II (RACT II) regulation for reducing air pollution from coal-fired power plants in line with federal requirements.

Ground-Level Ozone