The Hidden Killer: Towards Regulating Railyard Diesel Particulate Matter Emissions in Oregon
Diesel engines are the predominant choice when moving freight, particularly for the railroad industry. Compared to gasoline engines, diesel emits relatively few of the toxic compounds generally associated with internal combustion. However, diesel engines produce a disproportionate quantity of partic...
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2019-08-01
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| description | Diesel engines are the predominant choice when moving freight, particularly for the railroad industry. Compared to gasoline engines, diesel emits relatively few of the toxic compounds generally associated with internal combustion. However, diesel engines produce a disproportionate quantity of particulate aerosols. Airborne pollutants from locomotives and freight transferring equipment in railyards significantly impact the air quality of surrounding neighborhoods. We summarize the health impacts of diesel particulates emitted from railyards in Oregon. Using the most conservative range of the EPA's assessment, we calculate a Pigouvian Tax for the railroad companies to pay, totaling $624.24 per μg/m3 for each person in the affected area. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-21fca1a5bb6b42d48c0d30be978fd1842022-12-21T18:43:01ZengPortland State UniversityHatfield Graduate Journal of Public Affairs2474-10782019-08-013210.15760/hgjpa.2019.3.2.3The Hidden Killer: Towards Regulating Railyard Diesel Particulate Matter Emissions in OregonKevin Downing0Robert McCullough1Eric Shierman2Skookum Environmental AdvisorsPortland State UniversityMcCullough ResearchDiesel engines are the predominant choice when moving freight, particularly for the railroad industry. Compared to gasoline engines, diesel emits relatively few of the toxic compounds generally associated with internal combustion. However, diesel engines produce a disproportionate quantity of particulate aerosols. Airborne pollutants from locomotives and freight transferring equipment in railyards significantly impact the air quality of surrounding neighborhoods. We summarize the health impacts of diesel particulates emitted from railyards in Oregon. Using the most conservative range of the EPA's assessment, we calculate a Pigouvian Tax for the railroad companies to pay, totaling $624.24 per μg/m3 for each person in the affected area.https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/29276Railroad Diesel EmissionsAir Quality and Environmental HealthFederal and State Environmental PolicyPigouvian TaxPortlandOregon |
| spellingShingle | Kevin Downing Robert McCullough Eric Shierman The Hidden Killer: Towards Regulating Railyard Diesel Particulate Matter Emissions in Oregon Hatfield Graduate Journal of Public Affairs Railroad Diesel Emissions Air Quality and Environmental Health Federal and State Environmental Policy Pigouvian Tax Portland Oregon |
| title | The Hidden Killer: Towards Regulating Railyard Diesel Particulate Matter Emissions in Oregon |
| title_full | The Hidden Killer: Towards Regulating Railyard Diesel Particulate Matter Emissions in Oregon |
| title_fullStr | The Hidden Killer: Towards Regulating Railyard Diesel Particulate Matter Emissions in Oregon |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Hidden Killer: Towards Regulating Railyard Diesel Particulate Matter Emissions in Oregon |
| title_short | The Hidden Killer: Towards Regulating Railyard Diesel Particulate Matter Emissions in Oregon |
| title_sort | hidden killer towards regulating railyard diesel particulate matter emissions in oregon |
| topic | Railroad Diesel Emissions Air Quality and Environmental Health Federal and State Environmental Policy Pigouvian Tax Portland Oregon |
| url | https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/29276 |
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