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FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Consumer products such as shampoo, cleaning products and paint now contribute as much to emitted volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in cities as tailpipe emissions from vehicles, according to a new study led by NOAA. Even so, lotions, paints and other products contribute about as much to air pollution as does the transportation sector.

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JULY 22, 2010

Illustration of projected ozone changes in the South Coast region due to climate change in 2050. Areas in orange and red could see ozone concentrations elevated by 9 to 18 parts per billion. Kleeman of UC Davis, lead author. Click to enlarge. We must consider climate change and air pollution together as we plan for the future.

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JANUARY 21, 2014

Dust, ozone and carbon can accumulate in valleys and basins in California and other Western states. —Steve Davis, UC Irvine Earth system scientist and co-author. The study authors suggest the findings could be used to more effectively negotiate clean-air treaties. Click to enlarge.

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