The main sectors contributing to PM2.5 emissions in the United States include:
- Electricity Generating Units (EGUs): These units burn fossil fuels like coal and natural gas to produce electricity, contributing significantly to air pollution-related health impacts. They are among the most substantial contributing sectors to PM2.5 emissions and associated health risks.
- Residential and Commercial Combustion: This includes oil and natural gas-burning furnaces or wood-burning stoves used for heating homes and commercial spaces. These sources are significant contributors to PM2.5 emissions and health impacts due to their widespread distribution.
- Transportation Sector: This sector includes emissions from vehicles, contributing to ambient concentrations of PM2.5.
- Industrial Sector: Various industrial processes contribute to PM2.5 emissions, including manufacturing activities and resource extraction.
- Agriculture Sector: Agricultural activities, such as tillage and livestock operations, can generate PM2.5 through soil dust and other emissions.
- Manufacturing Sectors: This includes sectors such as metals manufacturing, petrochemical manufacturing, and non-metallic mineral manufacturing, which contribute to PM2.5 emissions through their production processes.
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