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Empa researchers investigate release of micro-rubber particles from tires into environment

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Although the presence of microplastics in the environment is raising concerns, the amount of microplastics in air and water is small compared to another polymer that pollutes air and water: micro rubber. 22 kilotonnes of micro rubber have accumulated in the environment in Switzerland. —Christoph Hüglin. 2019.113573.

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Study: 2/3 of aviation climate impact due to emissions other than CO2

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The study was published in the journal Atmospheric Environment. Both radiative forcing (RF) and effective radiative forcing (ERF) terms and their sums are calculated for the years 2000–2018. Aviation accounts for 3.5% This new study is based on a thorough review of a decade of research on aviation emissions. Pitari, M.J. Prather, R.

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Gallup Poll Finds 51% of Americans Now Put Economy Over Environment; Energy Development and Environment Almost Equal

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For the first time in Gallup’s 25-year history of asking Americans about the trade-off between environmental protection and economic growth, a majority of Americans say economic growth should be given the priority, even if the environment suffers to some extent. Environment vs. Economy. Environment vs. Energy production.

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Berkeley Lab releases 8th edition of databook on China’s energy and environment; finding the “missing” energy consumption

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We have gathered statistical information on energy and energy demand drivers from all different resources, such as the China Environment Yearbook , the Transportation Yearbook , the Power Yearbook , the Iron and Steel Yearbook , the Cement Almanac , statistics of oil companies and power companies. It was underreported.

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PSI team develops web tool for consumers to compare environmental impact of passenger cars in detail

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Eutrophication of non-marine aquatic environments [kg N-eq.]. Eutrophication of non-marine aquatic environments [kg P-eq.]. Land occupation in an urban environment [m 2 / year]. Toxicity of marine aquatic environments [kg 1,4-DC-eq.]. Toxicity of non-marine aquatic environments [kg 1,4-DC-eq.].

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Study finds unprecedented urbanization and urban expansion in East-Southeast Asia from 2000 to 2010

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The study reveals that between 2000 and 2010, the population of East-Southeast Asia grew by 231 million people; if this were the population of a single country, it would be the fifth most populous country in the world. 2015) “A new urban landscape in East–Southeast Asia, 2000–2010” Environ. —Professor Schneider.

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Arbe launching 4D imaging radar beta product Phoenix

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The radar system offers an extremely high resolution at long-, mid- and short-range in both azimuth and elevation, and outputs an image of the environment in a point-cloud format at up to 50 times per second. Providing clear boundaries of stationary and moving objects.

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