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Study finds significant slowdown in decrease of NOx emissions in US; implications for air quality management

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NO x emissions have not been decreasing as expected in recent years (2011–2015) when comparing top-down estimates from satellites and surface NO 2 measurements to the trends predicted from the US Environmental Protection Agency’s emission inventory data, according to a new study by an international team of researchers. Click to enlarge.

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California ARB releases concept paper for public review on reducing short-lived climate pollutants

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Short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) include methane, tropospheric ozone, black carbon, and fluorinated gases. They are powerful climate forcers that remain in the atmosphere for a much shorter period of time than carbon dioxide. The Concept Paper will be discussed at a 27 May public workshop.

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WMO reports GHG concentrations at highest in 800K years

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Concentrations of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere surged at a record-breaking speed in 2016 to the highest level in 800,000 years, according to the World Meteorological Organization’s Greenhouse Gas Bulletin. ppm in 2015 because of a combination of human activities and a strong El Niño event. ppm in 2015. parts per billion.

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ARB releases proposed cap-and-trade regulation for comment; transportation fuels impacted in 2015

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The cap is enforced by requiring each source that operates under the cap to turn in one allowance or offset credit for every metric ton of carbon dioxide equivalent (MTCO 2 e) that it emits. Over time, the cap will steadily decline. Because the allowances are tradable, individual emitters do not have specific emission limits.

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Calif. ARB releases GHG scoping plan update; more ZEVs, “LEV IV”, MD and HD regulations; ZEV for trucks; more LCFS

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The update identifies eight key sectors for ongoing action: Energy; Transportation, fuels, land use and infrastructure; Agriculture; Water; Waste management; Natural lands; Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (such as methane and black carbon); and Green Buildings. Background.

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Climate Expert: Don't Call It Geoengineering

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In 2015, the U.S. Spectrum : When you talk about climate interventions, are you including carbon removal and sequestration in that category? We do some work on carbon removal, but that's pretty big space with a lot of investment. Wanser: I'll focus on the one for which there is the most robust information. Which is good.

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New study finds asthma morbidity in children is enhanced in areas with high traffic-related air pollution near the home

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While numerous studies have linked fine particulate pollution (PM 2.5 ) exposures to respiratory illnesses, including asthma, there is a lack of information about the health effects of exposure to particulate pollution from different sources. —Delfino et.al. for future control measures. The webinar will be archived on ARB’s website.

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