5 days ago · Air pollution - Greenhouse Gases, Climate Change, Emissions: Global warming is recognized by almost all atmospheric scientists as a significant environmental problem caused by an increase in levels of certain trace gases in the atmosphere since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution in the mid-18th century.

Oct 31, 2023 · The effects of air pollution wreck havoc on human health and our planet as a whole. Learn about what causes air pollution and how to help reduce the effects.

Jan 16, 2025 · Greenhouse Gas Emissions Overview, by Type of Gas: 2022 Total U.S. Emissions in 2022 = 6,343 Million Metric Tons of CO₂ equivalent (excludes land sector). Percentages may not add up to 100% due to independent rounding.

Apr 16, 2024 · Gasoline is a toxic and highly flammable liquid. The vapors given off when gasoline evaporates and the substances produced when gasoline is burned (carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, and unburned hydrocarbons) contribute to air pollution. Burning gasoline also produces carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas.

5 days ago · Air pollution, release into the atmosphere of various gases, finely divided solids, or finely dispersed liquid aerosols at rates that exceed the natural capacity of the environment to dissipate and dilute or absorb them.

Oct 12, 2022 · A one-stop-shop for NOAA-wide greenhouse gas information, news, emissions, data, tools, science explainers, reports, assessments, and educational resources.

6 days ago · In addition, EPA has reduced the benzene content in gasoline, and has established stringent emission standards for on-road and nonroad diesel and gasoline engine emissions that significantly reduce emissions of mobile source air toxics.

Nov 15, 2021 · Natural gas is a fossil fuel. It emits pollution and is a major contributor to climate change. Learn more in the NRDC guide.

Dec 18, 2024 · Since our first data release in 2021, Climate TRACE has tracked greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions — carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O) — providing a powerful tool for accelerating climate action.

Mar 23, 2022 · Air pollution, which comes from many of the same sources as the greenhouse gas emissions driving climate change, is one of the largest threats to human health worldwide.