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Why Sulfur Oxides Are Bad and How Flue Gas Desulfurization Technology Works
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Sulfur oxides (SOx) have several harmful effects both to the environment, and to human and animal health. Much of the SOx in the atmosphere comes from the burning of fossil…


Coal Plants May Get Scrubber Reprieve from Proposed EPA NAAQS Redesignations
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has moved to redesignate four new areas of Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, and Texas as being in attainment of air quality standards for sulfur dioxide (SO2). …


EES Acquires Novinda’s Amended-Silicate Technology for Mercury Control from Utility & Industrial Power Plants

SANDY HOOK, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Environmental Energy Services, Inc. (EES), a privately held clean energy company utilizing innovative chemistry for energy efficiency, air pollution control, and water treatment for utility and industrial…


Power Plant Emissions Down Substantially in U.S. Since 1990
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Power plant SO2 and NOx emissions have decreased 92% and 84%, respectively, since Congress passed major amendments to the Clean Air Act in 1990. Meanwhile, mercury air emissions from power…


EPA to Retain Primary NAAQS for Sulfur Dioxide
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will refrain from amending the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for sulfur dioxide (SO2), retaining a 2010 rule, which it said adequately protects public…