EPA`s integrated nitrogen oxides strategy
Conference
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OSTI ID:617907
- Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC (United States)
Nitrogen oxides (NO{sub x}) are highly reactive and play a major role in the formation of various gases and particles in the atmosphere which lead to harmful effects on human health and welfare. This paper briefly describes the multiple impacts on human health and welfare that result from emissions of NO{sub x} and describes EPA`s strategy to integrate NO{sub x} reductions from various mobile and stationary sources in a balanced manner to achieve environmental benefits. Based on modeling information, it is clear that substantial reductions in NO{sub x} emissions over large geographic areas are needed if many densely populated areas of the nation are to attain the national ambient air quality standard for ozone. In addition to attainment of the health standard for ozone, the reduction of NO{sub x} emissions will also likely improve the nation`s environment by reducing adverse impacts of acid deposition, eutrophication of waterbodies, global warming, nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter, stratospheric ozone depletion, toxics, and visibility.
- OSTI ID:
- 617907
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-970145--
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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