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U.S. PM10 emissions 1970-2016

Volume of particulate matter (PM10) emissions in the U.S. from 1970 to 2016 (in thousand tons)
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The data shows the volume of particulate matter 10 micrometers (PM10) emissions in the U.S. from 1970 to 2016. In 2016, there was 24.4 million tons of PM10 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.

1970 13022
1975 7555
1980 7013
1985 41323
1990 27753
1995 25820
2000 23747
2005 21302
2006 21401
2007 21501
2008 21580
2009 21199
2010 20823
2011 20723
2012 22074
2013 23425
2014 24502
2015 24472
2016 24442