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TOAR shows present-day global ozone distribution and trends relevant to health; public database

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These are some of the findings of a new health assessment based on the Tropospheric Ozone Assessment Report (TOAR), an effort by the International Global Atmospheric Chemistry Project to create the world’s most comprehensive database of surface ozone observations from all available ozone monitoring stations around the globe. Owen Cooper.

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PNNL-led international study finds ultrafine aerosols have outsize impact on storm clouds, precipitation

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In clouds that lack UAP (left), the clouds are highly supersaturated as a result of fast drop coalescence that forms warm rain and reduces the integrated droplet surface area available for condensation.

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Charged and umlaut continue partnership on 2021 EV Charging Infrastructure Benchmark

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The testers conducted nearly 150 tests at 28 stations (4 each from 7 different networks) in Michigan, Ohio, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. The goal was to bring you a comparison of the charging industry’s best efforts: a search for the best user experience currently available. The testing experts: umlaut.

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Study finds increased air pollution can worsen both drought and flooding

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The findings have implications for the availability, management and use of water resources in regions around the world, say the researchers. Zhanqing Li (lead author), Feng Niu and Yanni Ding of the University of Maryland; Jiwen Fan of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; Yangang Liu of Brookhaven National Laboratory; and Prof.

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