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Severe drought influences ozone pollution

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From 2011 to 2015, California experienced its worst drought on record, with a parching combination of high temperatures and low precipitation. Although ozone in the stratosphere protects the earth from ultraviolet radiation, at ground level the molecule is a harmful air pollutant to humans, animals and plants.

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FCA recalls 850,000+ gasoline vehicles due to problem with catalytic converters

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NO x emissions in California are the most important contributor to ambient ozone and a key contributor to fine particulate matter pollution (PM 2.5 California is home to both the highest ozone levels (South Coast) and ambient particulate matter levels (San Joaquin Valley) in the United States. 2011-2012 MY Dodge Caliber (PM FWD CVT).

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Study: curbing diesel emissions could reduce mortality rates in big cities

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Freight transportation is a pillar of the US national economy, but while long-haul trucks account for less than 6% of the vehicle miles traveled over US highways, they account for about 40% of the emissions of air polluting particulate matter and about 55% of nitrogen oxides, the precursor to ozone in the atmosphere, the study said.

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Study finds damage due to premature mortality from PM2.5 decreased >20% from 2008 to 2014

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GED was calculated for the 3 most recent NEI years: 2008, 2011, and 2014. We do not include damages from morbidity or other pollutants such as exposure to nitrogen oxides (NO x ) or ozone. Second, the analysis tracks damages by economic sector over 3 NEI years, 2008, 2011, and 2014. Tschofen et al. —Tschofen et al.

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