Evaluating the Impact of the Clean Heat Program on Air Pollution Levels in New York City

Zhang, Lyuou; He, Mike Z.; Gibson, Elizabeth A.; Perera, Frederica P.; Lovasi, Gina S.; Clougherty, Jane E.; Carrión, Daniel; Burke, Kimberly; Fry, Dustin; Kioumourtzoglou, Marianthi-Anna

doi:10.1289/ehp9976

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“…The EPA has yet to exercise regulatory authority to create federal emissions standards for other types of home appliances that vent directly outdoors (e.g., gas furnaces, water heaters, stoves, and dryers). Local municipalities and states have implemented policies, such as the New York Clean Heat Program, to transition from fossil fuel heating sources to cleaner energy forms with documented reductions in outdoor air pollution, including PM 2.5 , SO 2 , and NO 2 ( 119 ).…”

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Indoor Air Sources of Outdoor Air Pollution: Health Consequences, Policy, and Recommendations: An Official American Thoracic Society Workshop Report

Nassikas,

McCormack,

Ewart

et al. 2024

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Indoor sources of air pollution worsen indoor and outdoor air quality. Thus, identifying and reducing indoor pollutant sources would decrease both indoor and outdoor air pollution, benefit public health, and help address the climate crisis. As outdoor sources come under regulatory control, unregulated indoor sources become a rising percentage of the problem. This American Thoracic Society workshop was convened in 2022 to evaluate this increasing proportion of indoor contributions to outdoor air quality. The workshop was conducted by physicians and scientists, including atmospheric and aerosol scientists, environmental engineers, toxicologists, epidemiologists, regulatory policy experts, and pediatric and adult pulmonologists. Presentations and discussion sessions were centered on 1 ) the generation and migration of pollutants from indoors to outdoors, 2 ) the sources and circumstances representing the greatest threat, and 3 ) effective remedies to reduce the health burden of indoor sources of air pollution. The scope of the workshop was residential and commercial sources of indoor air pollution in the United States. Topics included wood burning, natural gas, cooking, evaporative volatile organic compounds, source apportionment, and regulatory policy. The workshop concluded that indoor sources of air pollution are significant contributors to outdoor air quality and that source control and filtration are the most effective measures to reduce indoor contributions to outdoor air. Interventions should prioritize environmental justice: Households of lower socioeconomic status have higher concentrations of indoor air pollutants from both indoor and outdoor sources. We identify research priorities, potential health benefits, and mitigation actions to consider (e.g., switching from natural gas to electric stoves and transitioning to scent-free consumer products). The workshop committee emphasizes the benefits of combustion-free homes and businesses and recommends economic, legislative, and education strategies aimed at achieving this goal.

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confidence: 99%

Indoor Air Sources of Outdoor Air Pollution: Health Consequences, Policy, and Recommendations: An Official American Thoracic Society Workshop Report

Nassikas,

McCormack,

Ewart

et al. 2024

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“…11 Zhang et al evaluating the impact of the clean heat program on air pollution levels in New York City, where residual heating oil has been identified as a major source of multiple air pollutants, including fine particulate matter (PM2.5), sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ), nitrogen oxides (NO x ), and black carbon. 12 Previous works reported the sources of indoor air pollution in New York City residences of asthmatic children. 13 Individuals spend ∼90% of their time indoors in proximity to sources of particulate and gaseous air pollutants.…”

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The impact of the air pollution on health in New York City

Mananga,

Lopez,

Diop

et al. 2023

Journal of Public Health Research

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New York City is attempting to find a solution to an issue that many states and cities face: how to minimize air pollution so that it has fewer negative impacts on human health. Despite having the highest population in the United States (US), New York City typically has reasonably clean air. As the City and State of New York have worked to reduce emissions from local and regional sources, the air quality in New York City has improved during the past few decades. Despite these advancements, air pollution still poses a severe hazard to the health of everyone living in New York’s environment. Various diseases including respiratory, circulatory, neurological, gastrointestinal, and urinary illnesses, which can be fatal, are intimately associated with air pollution. This review article will concentrate on how air pollution affects respiratory diseases such as asthma in children. In addition to analyzing the severe effects of air pollution on the vulnerable population, this review article will highlight the health repercussions of air pollution on New York City and its residents. furthermore, we argue for potential ideas and discoveries while also putting up a policy option to lower air pollution.

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Covariance in policy diffusion: Evidence from the adoption of hyperlocal air quality monitoring programs by US cities

Qamar

Pierce

Dobler

2023

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Evaluating the Impact of the Clean Heat Program on Air Pollution Levels in New York City

Cited by 10 publications

References 4 publications

Indoor Air Sources of Outdoor Air Pollution: Health Consequences, Policy, and Recommendations: An Official American Thoracic Society Workshop Report

Indoor Air Sources of Outdoor Air Pollution: Health Consequences, Policy, and Recommendations: An Official American Thoracic Society Workshop Report

The impact of the air pollution on health in New York City

Covariance in policy diffusion: Evidence from the adoption of hyperlocal air quality monitoring programs by US cities

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