Fossil combustion from electric utilities in the United States emitted approximately ** tons of particulate matter PM2.5 in 2023. PM2.5 emissions from U.S. electric utilities have fallen more than ** percent since the year 2000. PM2.5 refers to atmospheric particulate matter that have a diameter of less than *** micrometers. They are usually composed of acids, organic chemicals, metals, and soil or dust particles, and are hazardous to human health.
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Environmental Protection Agency. (February 9, 2024). Annual particulate matter PM2.5 emissions from electric utilities in the United States from 2000 to 2023 (in 1,000 tons) [Graph]. In ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app×îа汾. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from /statistics/1247499/electric-utilities-particulate-matter-2-5-emissions-us/
Environmental Protection Agency. "Annual particulate matter PM2.5 emissions from electric utilities in the United States from 2000 to 2023 (in 1,000 tons)." Chart. February 9, 2024. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app×îа汾. Accessed August 13, 2026. /statistics/1247499/electric-utilities-particulate-matter-2-5-emissions-us/
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Environmental Protection Agency. "Annual Particulate Matter Pm2.5 Emissions from Electric Utilities in The United States from 2000 to 2023 (in 1,000 Tons)." ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app×îа汾, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app×îа汾 Inc., 9 Feb 2024, /statistics/1247499/electric-utilities-particulate-matter-2-5-emissions-us/
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