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A Source-to-Outcome Approach to Address Near-Road Air Pollution
Citation:
KRYAK, D. D., K. N. Black, R. COOK, M. Costantini, R. W. BALDAUF, A. F. VETTE, AND D. L. COSTA. A Source-to-Outcome Approach to Address Near-Road Air Pollution. EM: AIR AND WASTE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION'S MAGAZINE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGERS. Air & Waste Management Association, Pittsburgh, PA, (November):34-37, (2010).
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Description:
Motor vehicle emissions have been an environmental and public health issue in the United States for many decades, despite substantial emission reductions since the 1970s. The pollutant burden from motor vehicles has been reduced even with increases in traffic volume (measured as vehicle miles traveled [VMT]) over this time period (see Figure 1). However, mobile source-related pollution is still a public health concern for people spending significant amounts of time near roadways. This article provides a broad overview of the issues associated with human exposure to traffic pollutants and illustrates the complex nature of near-road pollution issues.
