Air Quality: Multi-Pollutant Legislation in the 110th Congress

Parker, Larry ; Blodgett, John

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Air pollution control;    Environmental policy;    Greenhouse gases;   

RP-ID  :  RL34018
RP-ID  :  RL34018_2008Feb11

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report discusses air pollutants (petroleum, natural gas, and coal), which account for about two-thirds of U.S. electricity generation. These gases include several pollutants that directly pose risks to human health and welfare. The report also discusses the utilities that are subject to an array of environmental regulations.