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Air Pollution: Global Pollution From Jet Aircraft Could Increase in the Future

RCED-92-72 Published: Jan 29, 1992. Publicly Released: Mar 04, 1992.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the impact of increased jet engine exhaust emissions on the environment, focusing on: (1) the impact of jet emissions on ground-level and global air pollution; and (2) federal agencies' roles controlling in jet aircraft emissions.

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Air pollutionAir pollution controlAircraftAircraft enginesAirline regulationAtmospheric researchEnvironmental monitoringEnvironmental researchLocal governmentsOzoneResearch and developmentOzone layer depletion