Air pollution and growth 1990 - 2008

American Thinker:



Hoven's Index for March 18, 2010


Changes in annual US emissions of various air pollutants, 1990 to 2008:

Fine particulate matter: -58%

Coarse particulate matter: -39%

Ammonia: -6%

Oxides of sulfur: -50%

Oxides of nitrogen: -36%

Volatile organic compounds: -35%

Carbon monoxide: -53%

Lead: -79%

Source: The EPA.