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The Mercury and Air Toxics Standards are a lifesaving, fully implemented, effective pollution prevention program that specifically protects pregnant women and babies from harm. Since 2012, the mercury standards have helped to dramatically lower mercury emissions from coal plants.
15: Number of coal plants in Iowa that have reduced mercury and air toxics pollution as a result of mercury standards.
87%: Amount that mercury pollution has decreased in Iowa since 2011.
$1.3 billion: Amount of health benefits to Iowans each year due to mercury standards.
20: Bodies of water with fish advisories across Iowa due to mercury contamination.