Air Quality in a Changing Climate
2011
Air Quality in a Changing Climate
Editorial
Author Information
Author(s): Dan Costa
Primary Institution: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Conclusion
Air pollution regulation continues to have important implications for public health and environmental welfare, as well as the health of the economy.
Supporting Evidence
- Over the past 40 years, emissions were reduced by more than two-thirds while productivity improved.
- Air policy benefits from 1990 to 2020 exceeded $2 trillion, preventing 160,000 deaths in just one year.
- Capital investment in air pollution controls is expected to create 638,000 jobs between 2010 and 2015.
Takeaway
Air pollution has decreased significantly over the years, but many Americans still live in areas with poor air quality, and we need to keep improving our understanding and management of air pollution.
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