Emission transfers of toxic chemical pollutants among NAFTA Countries: A structural change approach

Key Points

• Emission transfers of toxic pollutants among NAFTA countries are significant, impacting regional air quality.
• Chemical pollutants showed a marked rise in emissions in the last two decades across affected regions.
• Observational analysis using a structural change approach identified critical trends in pollutant transfer.
• Findings highlight the need for cooperative policies to address toxic emissions across national borders.