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A Penn State-led study found coal-fired power plants increased daily particulate matter emissions during the 2018-19 government shutdown. The research highlights how enforcement gaps can trigger immediate environmental and health consequences.
Power plants may emit significantly higher amounts of air pollution during federal government shutdowns when environmental monitoring and enforcement activities are suspended, according to new research from Penn State University. The study, published in the Journal of the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists, provides compelling evidence that regulatory oversight directly impacts power plant emissions and environmental compliance.
