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International study finds air pollution leads to millions of hospital visits for asthma attacks worldwide

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The researchers aimed to estimate the number of asthma emergency room visits and new onset asthma cases globally attributable to PM 2.5 , ozone, and NO 2 concentrations. Anthropogenic emissions were responsible for ?37% Remaining impacts were attributable to naturally occurring ozone precursor emissions (e.g., Anenberg, Daven K.

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Study finds power law scaling relationship between urban population and NO2 pollution

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These regions contain two-thirds of total global anthropogenic NO x emissions. Even though larger cities are typically more energy efficient with lower per-capita emissions, more people still translates to more pollution.) for China, reflecting regional differences in industrial development and per capita emissions.

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NASA’s Orbiting Carbon Observatory 2 reaches orbit

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As depicted above, the international Afternoon Constellation includes OCO-2, GCOM-W1, Aqua, CALIPSO, CloudSat, PARASOL, and Aura. GCOM-W1, Aqua, CALIPSO, CloudSat, and Aura are currently on orbit. Level 3 - Monthly gridded global maps of atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations. Climate Change Emissions Research'

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Satellite method provides insight into ozone-NOx-VOCs sensitivity for different locations

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These observations may also assist air quality managers in assessing the most effective approaches to emission reduction programs that will improve air quality. If emissions of that molecule are reduced, then ozone formation will be reduced—critical information for air quality managers. —Jin et al.

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New 2019 Toyota Avalon hybrid boosts fuel economy 10% to 44 mpg combined

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Toyota has introduced its new fifth-generation Avalon, based on a Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform, and powered by two new TNGA powertrains: a 301 hp, 267 lb-ft (362 N·m) 3.5-liter Avalon’s premium aura and sporty stature are further emphasized. liter V6 (2GR-FKS), and a 215-net-horsepower 2.5-liter respectively).

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DISCOVER-AQ project to begin flights to enhance measurement of ground-level air-quality from space

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Overall, the World Health Organization estimates that air pollution causes some 2 million premature deaths globally per year. Since many countries, including the United States, have large gaps in ground-based networks of air pollution monitors, experts look toward satellites to provide a global perspective.

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Volvo Car outlines technological future: new Scalable Platform Architecture and focus on four-cylinder engines; Concept You

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For us the new architecture means we can sharpen our design language still further, carving out just the right athletic and dynamic aura that is so important to the most demanding prestige car buyers. The engines will meet all known emissions legislation worldwide up to 2017. Concept You is an excellent example of this.

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