This final chapter of the report builds on the preceding text, recapitulating the elements of the committee’s work, identifying the major themes, and highlighting the key findings, conclusions, and ...

Coal-fired power plants are among the largest stationary sources of airborne particulate matter, emitting a complex mixture of filterable and condensable particles. Primary emissions comprise ash and ...

Coal combustion remains a major source of atmospheric particulate matter (PM), with significant implications for air quality, human health and climate. Particulate emissions arise from complex ...

This chapter provides a background for the committee’s evaluation of the health effects of indoor exposure to fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) and practical mitigation solutions by briefly summarizing ...