Could switchgrass help China's air quality?
Researchers from the United States and China have proposed an idea that could improve China's air quality, but they're not atmospheric scientists. They're agronomists.
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We need to design housing for Indigenous communities that can withstand the impacts of climate change
Remote Indigenous communities in Australia will experience the impacts of climate change disproportionately to the rest of the country.
Environment
Nov 16, 2021
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London rolls out strict vehicle emission charges
London motorists driving older, more polluting vehicles must pay a new charge from Monday as part of one of the world's toughest vehicle emissions programmes.
Environment
Apr 8, 2019
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New research method determines health impacts of heat and air quality
The planet experienced the hottest day on record earlier this month and climate projections estimate the intensity of heat waves and poor air quality will increase and continue to cause severe impacts. Researchers from the ...
Environment
Jul 27, 2023
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Why dancers are better workers, according to research
Breakdancing in the break room might not seem like the best way to get ahead at work, but research shows recreational dance can actually improve productivity performance in the workplace.
Social Sciences
Jan 17, 2024
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TEMPO instrument air quality data now publicly available
Air pollution data on a neighborhood scale are now available in near real-time from the TEMPO instrument (Tropospheric Emissions: Monitoring of Pollution). The mission gathers hourly daytime scans of the atmosphere over North ...
Earth Sciences
May 31, 2024
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Extending coverage of PM2.5 monitoring to improve air quality
Particulate matter in the atmosphere can result in poor air quality and visibility, posing a risk to human health and transportation safety.
Environment
Jun 23, 2020
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Addressing inequity in air quality
Air quality varies greatly within regions and cities around the world, and exposure to air pollution can have severe health impacts. In the U.S., people of color are disproportionately exposed to poor air quality. A cover ...
Environment
Jun 23, 2021
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Great Barrier Reef avoids UNESCO 'in danger' listing
Australia on Friday avoided having the Great Barrier Reef listed as an endangered world heritage site by UNESCO, despite extensive climate change-fuelled damage to the ecosystem's corals.
Ecology
Jul 23, 2021
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Converting cow manure to fuel is growing climate solution, but critics say communities put at risk
The stench of cow feces, urine and ammonia forces residents to keep windows and doors closed in parts of California's farming country. Some people constantly run air purifiers at home to counter the smell and, they say, fight ...
Environment
Jun 14, 2024
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