Inefficient building electrification risks prolonging fossil fuels
A new study indicates that decarbonization pathways should incorporate more efficient electric heating technologies and more renewable energy sources to minimize strain on the...
Air quality can be better for active commuters than drivers, research shows
New research has found that people who commute by car can be subject to higher levels of harmful gases than those who walk or...
Natural clean-up: Bacteria can remove plastic pollution from lakes
A study of 29 European lakes has found that some naturally-occurring lake bacteria grow faster and more efficiently on the remains of plastic bags...
Particle phase chemistry enables soot to better seed clouds
Particle phase photochemical oxidation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons on soot can produce substantial amount of highly unsaturated and oxygenated organic aerosol. That changes soot...
Link between air pollution and child brain development strengthened
A new study has added evidence showing that both prenatal and postnatal exposure to air pollution can harm kids.
Multi-layered strategies needed to protect public health from oil and gas drilling impacts
A group of public health experts from several universities and organizations is urging adoption of a multi-layered approach when developing policies to mitigate the...
Tiny lab on a chip
Researchers have developed a novel microfluidic chip that can detect very small concentrations of dissolved contaminants using just 100-picoliter sized samples. By using a...
Tiny lab on a chip
Researchers have developed a novel microfluidic chip that can detect very small concentrations of dissolved contaminants using just 100-picoliter sized samples. By using a...
Climate damage caused by growing space tourism needs urgent mitigation
A formidable space tourism industry may have a greater climate effect than the aviation industry and undo repair to the protective ozone layer if left...
Young adults with higher exposure to household air pollution show worse lung function
A new study has evaluated the link between air pollution and lung function of young adults who had recently attained their expected maximum lung...
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