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Congresswoman Doris Matsui and her co-sponsors have reintroduced the International Maritime Pollution Accountability Act, a bicameral bill aimed at reducing harmful pollution from the global shipping industry. Maritime shipping is a significant source of greenhouse gas pollution and local air pollution in port communities. The legislation would impose a fee
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A field trial is underway at Sunshine Canyon Landfill in Sylmar, California, to study methane reductions using Windfall Bio's biocover technology. The company's natural soil microbes, known as mems, consume methane and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), improving local air quality and reducing climate impact from landfill
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The Clean Air Act (CAA) requires states to develop plans to ensure air quality meets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). However, a provision in the CAA, section 319(b), treats prescribed burns as exceptions to air quality standards. This has led to states facing penalties for using prescribed burns,
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Researchers have investigated the performance of a dual Quantum Cascade Tunable Infrared Laser Differential Absorption Spectrometer (QC-TILDAS) in evaluating its applicability as a close-path analyzer in eddy covariance monitoring of CO, O, NH, HO, CH, and NO fluxes in a horticultural crop. The field test was conducted over a mulched
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New research by the Chinese Academy of Sciences has shed light on the significance of ammonia (NH) in the atmosphere, with findings indicating that it plays a crucial role in the formation of atmospheric particulate matter. The study, published in Environmental Pollution, employed nitrogen isotope (dN) tracer methodologies and a
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In a study published in the journal Air, researchers from the University of West Attica emphasize the significance of electric vehicles (EVs) in achieving Europe's ambitious goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. The transportation sector, responsible for 20% of global greenhouse gas emissions, is a critical area for
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The Weetabix Food Company has announced a significant milestone in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from wheat cultivation. The company's Lower Carbon Wheat Project, carried out in partnership with the Weetabix Grower's Group, a collective of over 120 local farmers, has achieved a 50% reduction in on-farm
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Researchers at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in India have conducted a study to assess the impact of ethanol-blending and emission standards on vehicular emissions. The research, published in the Environmental Development journal, found that ethanol-blending and CNG fuels show comparatively lesser emissions than other fuels. The
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Human consumption of meat is often cited as a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, with the Climate Change Committee suggesting a 24% cut in sheep meat and beef consumption to meet UK climate targets. However, the role of ruminants in the carbon cycle is more complex than commonly understood.
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Climate change is setting the stage for an increase in volcanic eruptions, warns a new study. The greatest risk lies in West Antarctica, where 100 volcanoes are buried under thick ice that's expected to disappear in the coming decades and centuries. As the ice melts, the pressure on
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Researchers at Jamia Millia Islamia have published a study on the environmental implications of transportation, highlighting the need for alternative fuel options and vehicle technologies with reduced emissions. The study compared the carbon footprint of three vehicle types - hybrid, diesel, and biodiesel - assessing their emissions of CO2, CO,
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Research on the application of carbon dioxide (CO2) in enhanced oil recovery (EOR) projects in Croatia has shown promising results. A new study found that injecting CO2 into oil reservoirs can increase oil production rates while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The first EOR CO2 project in Croatia, which started operations
