Hydrogen-powered heavy duty vehicles could contribute significantly to achieving climate goals
A partial transition of German road transport to hydrogen energy is among the possibilities being discussed to help meet national climate targets. Researcher have...
Airflow studies reveal strategies to reduce indoor transmission of COVID-19
Researchers present a range of studies investigating the aerodynamics of infectious disease. Their results suggest strategies for lowering risk based on a rigorous understanding...
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Does air pollution affect mental health later in life?
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SARS-CoV-2 outbreak investigation in meat processing plant suggests aerosol transmission in confined
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Exposure to air pollution increases COVID-19 deaths by 15 percent worldwide, study estimates
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Trees bring benefits to society, regardless of their origin
Trees planted in urban spaces provide a multitude of ecosystem and social services. At the same time, trees can be a source of inconveniences....
Achieving clean air for all is possible, experts say
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Unusual climate conditions influenced WWI mortality and subsequent influenza pandemic
Scientists have spotted a once-in-a-century climate anomaly during World War I that likely increased mortality during the war and the influenza pandemic in the...
Negative emissions technologies may not solve climate crisis
Researchers used the Global Change Assessment Model to compare the effects of three negative emissions technologies on global food supply, water use and energy...
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