The Health Impacts of Environmental Policy: The North Carolina Clean Smokestacks Act.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
The North Carolina Clean Smokestacks Act and related policies led to substantial decreases of emitted air pollutants from coal-fired power plants. Improved air quality was associated with statewide improvements in respiratory, cardiovascular, and cerebrovascular health in North Carolina. The effectiveness of environmental policies can be monitored for impact on both environmental and health outcomes.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Kravchenko, J; Lyerly, HK; Ross, W
Published Date
- 2018
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 79 / 5
Start / End Page
- 329 - 333
PubMed ID
- 30228143
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0029-2559
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.18043/ncm.79.5.329
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States