Clean air is crucial for human health and the environment. Poor air quality has been tied to cardiovascular and respiratory effects in humans. It can also damage the environment by acidifying water bodies, harming plants and disrupting natural processes. Whether its human activity or natural occurrences, our air quality faces threats every day. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is working on a number of exciting initiatives to reduce various types of air pollution and improve Missouri's air quality.
Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) Trading Program
Emission trading for sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides
Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) Program
Developing climate action plans and implement projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Volkswagen Trust Funds
Projects to reduce emissions of nitrogen dioxide emissions from mobile sources