Air pollutions control policies effective in improving downwind air quality
Wednesday, December 9, 2015 - 11:39
in Earth & Climate
Emissions controls on coal-fired power plants are making a difference in reducing exposure of mercury to people, especially in the western Maryland community. A study of air quality has found that levels of mercury in the air from power plant emissions dropped more than half over a 10-year period, coinciding with stricter pollution controls.