Definition of «smokestack emissions»

"Smokestack emissions" refers to the release of harmful gases, particles, and pollutants into the air from large industrial chimneys, typically found in factories, power plants, or other heavy industries. These emissions can have negative effects on both human health and the environment.

Sentences with «smokestack emissions»

The expected introduction of plug - in hybrid electric vehicles could cut U.S. gasoline use, but could increase deadly air pollution in some areas, two reports say.That's because a plug - in's lower tailpipe emissions may be offset by smokestack emissions from the utility generating plants supplying electricity to recharge the big batteries that allow plug - ins to run up -LSB-...] (globalclimatescam.com)
Seeking to propel the US faster into the fray on curbing climate change, President Obama laid out an aggressive plan Tuesday to sharply curb smokestack emissions of existing coal - fired power plants and to double wind, solar, and other renewable energy production from today's levels. (csmonitor.com)
The expected introduction of plug - in hybrid electric vehicles could cut U.S. gasoline use, but could increase deadly air pollution in some areas, two reports say.That's because a plug - in's lower tailpipe emissions may be offset by smokestack emissions from the utility generating plants supplying electricity to recharge the big batteries that allow plug - ins to run up to 40 miles without kicking on their gasoline engines. (globalclimatescam.com)
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