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SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

New WHO has issued new Global Air Quality Guidelines (AQGs) that reduce levels of key air pollutants, some of which also contribute to climate change. Recommended 2021 AQG levels compared to 2005 air quality guidelines. When action is taken on these classical pollutants—particulate matter (PM), ozone (O?), Source: WHO.

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Pollution Global 2005 Ozone 435

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OCTOBER 17, 2013

Between 2009 and 2011, up to 96% of city dwellers were exposed to fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) concentrations above WHO guidelines and up to 98% were exposed to ozone (O 3 ) levels above WHO guidelines. These EU limits or targets are in certain cases less strict than WHO guidelines.

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Pollution 2002 Ozone 2011 223

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AUGUST 18, 2015

EPA also is issuing draft Control Techniques Guidelines (CTGs) for reducing VOC emissions from existing equipment and processes in the oil and natural gas industry. Those benefits include reductions in health effects related to fine particle pollution, ozone and air toxics, along with improvements in visibility.

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EPA Oil Gas Industrial 150