U.S. state policies aimed at mitigating power
plant emissions vary widely in effectiveness, finds a new study by researchers at Emory University.
Not exact matches
Estimates
vary, but between 7,500 and 52,000 people in the United States meet early deaths because of small particles resulting from power
plant emissions.
EPA requires states to cut their power
plant carbon dioxide
emissions rates by
varying amounts by 2030.
Many of these damages
vary with the location of air -
emission releases, so it is important to account for the existing and potential future locations of vehicle tailpipes, power
plants, oil refineries, vehicle and battery production facilities, and upstream supply chain entities, such as mines for raw material extraction.
Coal - fired electric utility
emissions vary depending on the technology and coal used at each
plant, but are roughly 50 % elemental mercury, according to EPA.