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Urban CO2 Domes May Enhance May Increase Ozone and PM, With Accompanying Increase in Mortality

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In a new study published online 10 March in the ACS journal Environmental Science and Technology , however, Stanford University professor Mark Jacobson finds that local CO 2 emissions in isolation may increase local ozone and particulate matter. Articles ASAP doi: 10.1021/es903018m. Mark Jacobson.

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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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Two maps compare total annual sulfur dioxide amounts for India and China during 2005 (left) and 2016 based on Ozone Monitoring Instrument measurements. Illustration: Chris McLinden, Environment and Climate Change Canada. The content of this article does not necessarily reflect the views of the organizations. Click to enlarge.

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Test of Planet-Cooling Scheme Could Start in 2022

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Up there, 10 to 50 kilometers above the Earth’s surface, ozone molecules absorb the sun’s ultraviolet light, protecting life far below. Even less is understood about the potential risks to people and the environment—could the particles deplete the ozone layer, for example, or significantly alter the weather? about 0.6 °C.

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Climate Expert: Don't Call It Geoengineering

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We see it as similar to the ozone hole problem, where we really needed a tight, science-based focus on the limits to human inputs to the system--and howthose inputs affected the ozone layer's ability to keep people safe. What do we have to offer these billion people? But do you want to sum up what they're doing?

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Study Finds Environmental and Tailpipe Pollutants Benefits in Using Biodiesel in Construction Vehicles

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ozone, PM) problems may be less pressing. Article ASAP doi: 10.1021/es802916u. It is likely that the reduction in tailpipe emissions from use of B20 will occur in airsheds where air quality is a significant problem, whereas the emissions associated with the fuel cycle may occur in rural areas where air quality (e.g.,

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Modelling the Impact of PHEVs on Ozone in Denver

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Denver represents an interesting case study for exploring potential PHEV impacts because it violates the federal air quality standard for ozone and because several large EGUs [electricity generating units] are located in or near the urbanized area. Ozone concentration increases were modeled for small areas near central Denver.

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The #1 working mum’s guide to buying the perfect electric car

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Who wants to hear yet another article on ‘daddy owns a flash car’?… There could not be a better candidate for such an article! On a serious note, I wanted something spacious, safe, fast and better for the environment. me neither, particularly as it is mothers day! Let’s change things up a little. Mum, Get a Tesla!”.

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