THe Best Choice
Railroads: The Best Choice For The Environment
| RANK | Oxides of Nitrogen |
Volatile Organic Compounds |
Particulate Matter |
Carbon Monoxide |
Carbon Dioxide |
| 1 | Rail | Rail | Air | Rail | Rail |
| 2 | Water | Water | Rail | Water | Water |
| 3 | Truck | Air | Water | Air | Truck |
| 4 | Air | Truck | Truck | Truck | Air |
(Emissions per ton-mile)
Source:Envirotrans
