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NASA’s Orbiting Carbon Observatory 2 reaches orbit

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As depicted above, the international Afternoon Constellation includes OCO-2, GCOM-W1, Aqua, CALIPSO, CloudSat, PARASOL, and Aura. GCOM-W1, Aqua, CALIPSO, CloudSat, and Aura are currently on orbit. Climate Change Emissions Research' On 18 December 18 2013, PARASOL ceased operation, fully exiting the A-Train.

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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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Illustration: Chris McLinden, Environment and Climate Change Canada. This suggests that China is implementing sulfur dioxide controls beyond what climate modelers have taken into account. This work was supported by the NASA Earth Science Division Aura Science Team (Award No. Click to enlarge.

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@LATimes Fails To Connect The Climate Crisis Dots Or Mention Dire Climate Warnings In Story On Dirty Coal-Powered LADWP #JoeTakesOnTheNews

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Hyundai Exter and Aura get new variants and feature upgrades for 2025

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On the other hand, the Hyundai Aura gets a Corporate variant in petrol and CNG powertrain options. --> The Hyundai Exter now gets new mid-spec variants – SX Tech and S+ – along with more CNG options. On the other hand, the Hyundai Aura gets a Corporate variant in petrol and CNG powertrain options.

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NASA-led study identifies unprecedented depletion of stratospheric ozone layer above Arctic

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These included daily global observations of trace gases and clouds from NASA’s Aura and CALIPSO spacecraft; ozone measured by instrumented balloons; meteorological data and atmospheric models. The difference from previous winters is that temperatures were low enough to produce ozone-destroying forms of chlorine for a much longer time.

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Maruti Suzuki Dzire gets its first price hike. Here’s how much it costs now

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Also Read : Maruti Suzuki Dzire vs Tata Tigor vs Hyundai Aura : Specifications comparison With the price hike, the Maruti Suzuki Dzire range now starts at 6.84 Also watch: Maruti Dzire 2024 review | Aura enhanced to Amaze sedan lovers? lakh, ex-showroom. lakh, while the AMT option gets a price bump of 10,000 to 8.34

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New 2019 Toyota Avalon hybrid boosts fuel economy 10% to 44 mpg combined

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Instead of oil pressure, the Dual VVT-i with VVT-iE variable valve system employs an electric motor to control variable valve timing, which aids fuel efficiency and promotes cleaner exhaust emissions (this is especially helpful in cold climates). Avalon’s premium aura and sporty stature are further emphasized. respectively).