Vehicles, Air Pollution & Human Health - Union of Concerned Scientists
WEBJul 18, 2014 · Cars and trucks are one of the leading causes of air pollution—but cleaner vehicles can help. Nearly one half of everyone living in the United States—an estimated 150 million—live in areas that don’t meet federal air quality standards.
How Much Air Pollution Comes From Cars? - Treehugger
WEBAug 18, 2022 · In 2020, transportation accounted for 27% of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, 57% of which were passenger cars and light-duty trucks (followed by medium and heavy-duty trucks and...
Cars, Trucks, Buses and Air Pollution - Union of Concerned Scientists
WEBJul 23, 2008 · Addressing heavy-duty vehicle pollution is critical for improving air quality and reducing heat-trapping emissions in communities around the country.
Air Pollution in Your Car - American Lung Association
WEBAug 30, 2023 · Much of the air pollution in your car enters from the outside as you travel, through open windows and air vents. Gasoline and diesel exhaust fumes contain a number of dangerous pollutants, including particulate matter , volatile organic compounds (VOCs), nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide .
Overview of Air Pollution from Transportation | US EPA
WEBNov 21, 2023 · What Vehicles, Engines and Pollutants are Regulated by EPA? EPA emissions standards for vehicles and engines cover everything from weed whackers to locomotives. Text version of infographic. Health and Environmental Impacts of Air Pollution. Mobile sources of air pollution emit ozone, particle pollution, and air toxics.
What You Can Do to Reduce Pollution from Vehicles and Engines
WEBAug 2, 2024 · Follow these tips to effectively reduce emissions, drive more safely, and save money on fuel costs all at the same time: Drive efficiently – go easy on the gas pedal and brakes. Maintain your car – get regular tune-ups, follow the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule, and use the recommended motor oil. Learn more:
The environmental impacts of cars, explained - National Geographic
WEBSep 4, 2019 · Vehicles are America’s biggest air quality compromisers, producing about one-third of all U.S. air pollution. The smog, carbon monoxide, and other toxins emitted by vehicles are...
Decreased vehicle emissions linked to fewer deaths | News
WEBDec 13, 2021 · Boston, MA – Decreasing vehicle emissions since 2008 have reduced by thousands the number of deaths attributable to air pollution, yielding billions of dollars in benefits to society, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Smog, Soot, and Other Air Pollution from Transportation
WEBApr 25, 2024 · EPA implements national programs and standards for fuels and vehicles that reduce air pollution including smog, soot, and toxic pollutants, and spur investments in clean vehicle and engine technology.
Gross polluters and vehicle emissions reduction - Nature
WEBJun 9, 2022 · Vehicle emissions produce an important share of a city’s air pollution, with a substantial impact on the environment and human health. Traditional emission estimation methods use remote sensing...