EPA report to Congress finds a strong scientific and technical foundation for mitigating black carbon emissions
Green Car Congress
APRIL 2, 2012
BC is a significant component of particulate matter (PM) pollution, which has been linked to adverse health and environmental impacts through decades of scientific research. Clean clouds and non-light-absorbing (transparent) particles scatter or reflect sunlight, reducing the amount of solar energy that is absorbed by the surface.
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