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Emissions Standards

/ɪˈmɪʃənz ˈstændərdz/noun
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Emissions standards are government-imposed limits on the amount of pollutants, such as carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides, that can be released from sources like vehicles, factories, and power plants. They play a crucial role in protecting public health and the environment by driving innovation in cleaner technologies, with modern applications increasingly targeting greenhouse gases to address climate change.

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