EPA: Clear Skies -- Clear Skies in Missouri

EPA: Clear Skies -- Clear Skies in Missouri: "Highlights of Clear Skies in Missouri


Missouri sources would reduce emissions of SO2 by 28%, NOx by 61%, and mercury by 41% by 2020 due to Clear Skies.

• The health benefits in Missouri would total $3.1 billion annually ($560 million under an alternative estimate) and include 400 fewer premature deaths (200 under an alternative estimate) and 1,000 fewer hospitalizations/ emergency room visits each year. These substantial benefits would occur largely due to significant emissions reductions in states upwind of Missouri.
• In addition, Missouri would receive environmental benefits, including improved visibility and reductions in sulfur, nitrogen, and mercury deposition.
• Clear Skies does not significantly impact electricity prices. With or without Clear Skies, electricity prices in the electricity supply region that includes Missouri are expected to remain below 2000 prices."