Pollutants

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August 31, 2024 4 min read Definitions

National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS): Standards Established by the EPA for Harmful Pollutants

Environmental Science Government Regulations Air Quality EPA Pollutants Public Health Environmental Protection

National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) are regulations set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to control the concentration of pollutants harmful to public health and the environment.

August 25, 2024 3 min read Definitions

Cap and Trade: Emissions Trading

Environmental Policy Economics Cap-and-Trade Emissions Trading Pollutants Environmental Policy Market-Based Regulation

Cap and Trade is an environmental policy where the government sets a limit on the overall amount of pollutants emitted, and companies trade permits among themselves to reduce emissions.