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A new 5-year initiative launched by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) aims to provide Australian grain growers with practical solutions to lower on-farm emissions intensity. The $39 million Low Emissions Intensity Farming Systems (LEIFS) initiative will explore and demonstrate the benefits of monitoring, managing, and reporting greenhouse gas
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Researchers at the K.N. Toosi University of Technology in Tehran, Iran, have investigated new ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in heavy-duty diesel engines. The study, published in the Journal of Engineering Research, focused on using landfill gas instead of natural gas in a dual-fuel engine and implementing reactivity-controlled
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Research conducted in Beijing, People's Republic of China, has shed light on the intricate connection between global warming and microplastic pollution. By analyzing 39 research papers and 730 data points, scientists from Beijing University of Chemical Technology discovered that soil microplastic pollution significantly increases greenhouse gas emissions, exacerbating
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Data from research at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center suggests that medical imaging is a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions, with 4% to 26% of all imaging estimated to be inappropriate. Using data from the Medicare Part B population from 2017 to 2021, the study estimated that total inappropriate
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Urban rivers are significant hotspots of greenhouse gas emissions, with reclaimed water replenishment exacerbating the issue. A three-year study in Beijing found that reclaimed water-dominated replenishment elevated riverine green house gas emissions by 3.7 times, with a 31.6% increase in CO2 and 17% increase in N2O emissions. The
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The Alliance for a Safe Community, a Non-Government Organisation (NGO), has welcomed the government's introduction of the Climate Change Bill, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and promote long-term environmental sustainability. The bill will compel industries to adhere to Malaysia's commitments under the 2015 Paris
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Researchers at the Beijing University of Technology have developed a novel traffic signal control method based on Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) to improve traffic efficiency and reduce carbon emissions in urban transportation systems. The method integrates with Cooperative Vehicle-Infrastructure Systems (CVIS) and a doubly Day-to-Day (DTD) Dynamic Traffic Assignment model
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Kenya, a country significantly affected by climate change, has pledged to reduce its carbon emissions by one-third by 2030. However, the logistics sector, a significant contributor to global carbon emissions, presents a critical challenge for the country. With the growth and expansion of supply chains, the sector accounts for nearly
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Researchers at Ming Chi University of Technology have made a groundbreaking discovery by developing a novel approach to reduce nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions while capturing carbon dioxide (CO2). This innovative process, funded by the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) Zambia and Ming Chi University of Technology, utilizes methane (CH4)
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Environmental advocates argue that President Trump's new policies will lead to increased exposure to pollutants for children living near petrochemical plants, exacerbating existing health risks. The American Lung Association has found that children's airways are smaller and still developing, making them more susceptible to air pollution.
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On June 12, 2025, President Trump took steps to dismantle California's vehicle emissions standards by signing three Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions revoking the state's waiver under the Clean Air Act. This move has been met with both relief and uncertainty within the trucking industry, as
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According to a recent systematic review conducted by researchers at Iranshahr University of Medical Sciences, exposure to air pollution during pregnancy poses a significant risk to the physical and mental health of both mothers and their fetuses. The study found that air pollution increases the risk of depression, anxiety, and
