Industrial Emission Standards

SDG(s)

Sustainable Development Goal(s)

3Good health and well-being

11Sustainable cities and communities

13Climate action

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Type of the Solution

Regulation

Affected Sector

Industry

Description of the solution

Regulations that set limits on the amount of air pollutants that industrial facilities can release into the atmosphere. These standards aim to protect public health and the environment by controlling emissions from various industrial processes.

Socio-economic effects

Improved air quality, reduced respiratory illnesses, potential economic benefits from cleaner air

Type of Measure

2. policy/regulation measure

Type of sub-measure

5. (none)

Who led the solution

National government

Timescale of implementation

Long-term (5 and above)

Other Notes

Specific emission standards and enforcement details may vary depending on the country and regulating body. Industrial emission standards are often informed by broader air quality goals like NAAQS. https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/04/30/2020-08143/review-of-the-national-ambient-air-quality-standards-for-particulate-matter https://www.in.gov/idem/sips/national-ambient-air-quality-standards/ https://dec.vermont.gov/air-quality/monitoring/naaqs https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/resources/national-ambient-air-quality-standards https://www.epa.gov/criteria-air-pollutants/naaqs-table

Links to the solution

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SDG(s)

Sustainable Development Goal(s)

3Good health and well-being

11Sustainable cities and communities

13Climate action

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