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Transportation Air Pollution
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Air Pollution – Sources
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Internal Combustion Engine
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Pollutants
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Photochemical Smog
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Ozone
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Acid Rain
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The Environmental Protection Agency
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Clean Air Acts 1955, 1963, 1970, 1990
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Clean Air Act of 1990
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Air Quality Standards National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)
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Attainment of NAAQS
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1-hour Ozone Standard Where are the problem areas?
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How are emission standards achieved?
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Catalytic Converter
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Command and Control Strategy
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Tailpipe Emissions Testing in Connecticut Tailpipe Emissions Testing in Connecticut
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EPA Strategies Have Worked for Pollution Emission by cars. Even though vehicle miles increased by 150%, emission have substantially decreased.
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Cars also emit CO2
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Justices Say E.P.A. Has Power to Act on Harmful Gases (NYT April 3, 2007) Justices Say E.P.A. Has Power to Act on Harmful Gases (NYT April 3, 2007) WASHINGTON, April 2, 2007— In one of its most important environmental decisions in years, the Supreme Court ruled on Monday that the EPA has the authority to regulate heat-trapping gases in automobile emissions.
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Conclusions Clean Air Act has been very successful Clean Air Act has been very successful But, Ozone problems persist. But, Ozone problems persist. Acid rain problems persist. Acid rain problems persist. NOx emission from autos is a major contributor to these problems NOx emission from autos is a major contributor to these problems Transportation produces 25% of GHG emissions Transportation produces 25% of GHG emissions
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