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How much sulfur dioxide can newer flue gas treatment technologies remove?
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Newer flue gas treatment technologies are highly effective at mitigating air pollution. Specifically, these systems can remove more than 90 percent of sulfur dioxide from flue gas.1
This is primarily achieved through flue gas desulfurization (FGD) processes, which utilize various forms of scrubbers to capture pollutants. While these technologies are essential for reducing acid rain and improving air quality, they are often costly to install and operate.21