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Research conducted at the Chinese Academy of Sciences has shed light on the significant source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from wastewater treatment, with a focus on methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (NO). The study, which was funded by the National Basic Research Program of China and the Youth Innovation
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Republic Services, a leader in the environmental services industry, has released its 2024 sustainability report, highlighting significant progress toward its 2030 Sustainability Goals. A notable achievement is the company's 20% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2024, surpassing its interim target of a 10% reduction by 2025.
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A recent study on packaging materials in Europe has found that polyethylene (PE) has a lower life cycle global warming potential (GWP) than conventional packaging alternatives, such as paper, metals, and glass, in most applications. The study, conducted by a team of experts from the University of Applied Science Vienna,
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DHL eCommerce UK has expanded its fleet of liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered vehicles, introducing 30 new Volvo FM trucks that will replace diesel vehicles, reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by up to 80% per truck. The increased fleet of 60 LNG-powered vehicles will operate across key sites in the
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has submitted a draft proposal to the White House to rescind the endangerment finding on greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles, a move that former agency officials say would gut the EPA's authority to reduce emissions and likely face a court challenge. The
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has submitted a draft proposal to the White House to rescind the endangerment finding on greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles, a move that former agency officials say would gut the EPA's authority to reduce emissions and likely face a court challenge. The
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Research by the Department of Civil Engineering at VNR VJIET in Hyderabad, India, highlights the pressing issue of air pollution and its significant contribution to climate change and environmental degradation. The study focuses on the carbon footprint of urban intersections, investigating the relationship between carbon monoxide emissions and traffic parameters.
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The Pajaro Valley in California is home to many farmworkers who are exposed to air pollutants from pesticides and wildfires, leading to long-lasting health effects. To address this issue, researchers from the University of California, Santa Cruz, have launched a project to improve air quality monitoring in the region. Led
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Wildfires in southwest Canada and the western United States have created hazardous air quality in New York City over the weekend, with the National Weather Service (NWS) predicting the situation to persist through the week as a heatwave sets in. According to NWS meteorologist David Stark, wind patterns have transported
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New research from the US Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Research and Development has published a study on methane emissions from municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills across North America. Utilizing a constellation of nine high-resolution satellites, researchers collected data on 60 active landfills between 2021 and 2024, finding
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Residents living near waste incinerators have been complaining about polluted air for years. The environmental permits for these plants require strict emission limits to prevent toxic air pollution. But recent documents reveal that 53 incinerators in England breached their permit limits 352 times last year alone. The breaches were largely
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A new study by researchers at the University of Cambridge has found a positive and statistically-significant association between long-term exposure to three common air pollutants and dementia. The study, published in The Lancet Planetary Health, was the most comprehensive assessment of its kind, involving a systematic review of 51 studies
