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UMD-led study finds China’s SO2 emissions down 75% since 2007, India’s up 50%; India may now be the top SO2 emitter

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Although China and India remain the world’s largest consumers of coal, a new University of Maryland-led study found that China’s sulfur dioxide emissions fell by 75% since 2007, while India’s emissions increased by 50%. The rapid decrease of sulfur dioxide emissions in China far exceeds expectations and projections.

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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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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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GM says it is committed to establishing a harmonized national program to improve fuel economy and lower greenhouse gas emissions. Direct Injection can improve fuel economy by 3% and reduce cold start emissions by 25%. I was able to spend 10 minutes driving a Saturn Aura sedan with an (HCCI) engine system. Focus on fuel economy.

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