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The North Carolina Clean Smokestacks Act and related policies led to substantial decreases of emitted air pollutants from coal-fired power plants. Improved air quality was associated with statewide improvements in… Click to show full abstract
The North Carolina Clean Smokestacks Act and related policies led to substantial decreases of emitted air pollutants from coal-fired power plants. Improved air quality was associated with statewide improvements in respiratory, cardiovascular, and cerebrovascular health in North Carolina. The effectiveness of environmental policies can be monitored for impact on both environmental and health outcomes.
Keywords:
impacts environmental;
north carolina;
health impacts;
health;
environmental policy
Journal Title: North Carolina Medical Journal
Year Published: 2018
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Journal Title: North Carolina Medical Journal
Year Published: 2018
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