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U.S. PM2.5 emissions 1990-2016

Volume of particulate matter (PM2.5) emissions in the U.S. from 1990 to 2016 (in thousand tons)

The data shows the volume of particulate matter 2.5 micrometers (PM2.5) emissions in the U.S. from 1970 to 2016. In 2016, there was 6.16 million tons of PM2.5 emissions. Particulate matter is a mixture of tiny particles and liquid droplets. They are usually composed of acids, organic chemicals, metals, and soil or dust particles.

1990	7560
1995	6929
2000	7288
2005	5592
2006	5736
2007	5881
2008	6014
2009	5988
2010	5964
2011	6100
2012	6222
2013	6345
2014	6220
2015	6191
2016	6163

U.S. PM2.5 emissions 1990-2016

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