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Study finds megacity traffic soot can reach high altitudes and be transported over long distances, contributing to global warming

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However, soot does not only have a negative effect on human health, it also contributes to global warming by absorbing solar radiation. Scientists therefore hope to gain important insights from the Chacaltaya altitude observatory in Bolivia, which became operational in 2012.

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Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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I would say that electricity is a vastly superior fuel for the light vehicle fleet,” said Willett Kempton , a professor and alternative energy specialist at the University of Delaware. Most of the worlds Lithium is located in Bolivia, 50% plus. Bolivia is no friend of the USA. but not all of it. — Bill 7.

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