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Study shows two-stroke scooters dominant source of air pollution in many cities; asymmetric polluters

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A study by European researchers has found that two-stroke (2S) scooters, although constituting a small fraction of the fleet, can dominate urban vehicular pollution through organic aerosol and aromatic emission factors up to thousands of times higher than from other vehicle classes. —Platt et al.

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Disneyland announces Autopia will be all-electric within the next 30 months (Updated)

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However, the cars still create plenty of exhaust noise and smell, which is still poisonous to the children riding behind these polluting engines. The rally was originally planned to put pressure on Disney to go all-EV, but in light of yesterday’s announcement, it has now turned into a celebration.

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European Commission fines truck producers record €2.93B for colluding to pass on emission compliance costs

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Scania said that in light of recent developments in the investigation,and in accordance with relevant accounting principles and a prudent approach, it is making a SEK 3.8 Scania also said it has not delayed the introduction of new engines compliant with EU-legislation for exhaust emissions. Emissions standards compliance. 670,448,000.

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Climate Expert: Don't Call It Geoengineering

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Everyone solemnly agreed, again, to follow the science, which has shown in exhaustive detail that humanity will suffer from heat, fire, floods, and droughts if the world warms beyond 1.5° by spewing pollution into the air. The largest blue bar is the effect of pollution particles on clouds. [[The C above pre-industrial levels.

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Researchers find isolated Pd atoms efficient low-temperature catalysts to convert CO in automotive exhaust

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-alumina supports along with a small amount of lanthanum oxide can efficiently turn the carbon monoxide in automotive exhaust into carbon dioxide at temperatures as low as 40 ?Celsius, Most of the pollutants from a modern automobile are emitted during the first 30 seconds of starting a car, when the catalyst is still being warmed.

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No Silent Electric Vehicles | Sound For Electric Vehicles

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In this article you read about silent electric vehicles & sound for electric vehicles. In addition to that, they create lesser noise pollution which means additional health benefits for everyone including a decrease in road rage, anxiety, and tension and an increase in cognitive abilities. Electric cars will no longer be silent.

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Perspective: The Role of Offsets in Climate Change Legislation

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For offsets to be credible, a ton of CO 2 -equivalent emissions from an offset project should equate to a ton reduced from a covered emission source, such as a smokestack or exhaust pipe. Replacing incandescent light bulbs with fluorescent bulbs. (4) This objective presents challenges because many offsets are difficult to measure.