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INDUSTRIAL EMISSIONS AND AIR POLLUTION
In 2020, Taiwan's Taichung began tracking haze for 3 years; by 2022, industrial solvents drove 57% of the chemistry behind organic haze, showing why cleaner air did not always mean clearer skiesTaiwan's air quality improved, yet hazy skies persisted over Taichung city. Researchers found organic particles, from industrial solvents, ...- California startup JetZero’s ‘manta ray’ plane could change air travel forever: 250-seat Z4 aims to fly 5,750 miles and use up to 50% less fuelCalifornia startup JetZero is innovating the aviation industry with a new aircraft featuring a blended-wing-body design, aimed at accommoda...
- How to clean tarnished copper using a simple bottle of ketchup kept on your kitchen shelf? Experts explain the science behind preventing oxidation for goodCopper tarnish results from a natural chemical reaction with its environment. The acid found in ordinary tomato ketchup effectively removes...
- 10th-grade student turns coconut husk into a natural filter that can remove microplastics from seawaterA 10th-grade student in Hawaii began with a project to filter polluted seawater using coconut husks. Her research later found naturally occ...
- NEDFi study finds microplastic pollution threatens BrahmaputraA NEDFi report identified microplastic pollution as a critical environmental challenge in freshwater systems. The study focused on the Brah...
- Thousands of US parks may sit dangerously close to toxic waste and chemical releases; researchers mapped more than 151,000 public parks to uncover the riskIn a comprehensive study, public parks and industrial sites in the United States were meticulously analyzed. Alarmingly, over half of these...
- Are you breathing toxic air inside your home? These warning signals suggest it’s time to test your indoor air qualityIndoor air quality is vital for maintaining a healthy home environment. Experts suggest being vigilant for signs of air quality deteriorati...
- MSMEs in India's secondary steel sector can reduce their power bills by up to 34 pc per year: ReportIndian MSMEs in the secondary steel sector can reduce power bills significantly. Switching to renewable energy offers substantial annual sa...
- India's small steelmakers could save money and cut emissions with switch to renewable powerSmaller steel firms in India can reduce electricity bills by one-third and cut carbon emissions by adopting renewable energy, which will of...
- Nagpur breathed unsafe air half the summer, breached PM10 limits on 46 days: CREANagpur experienced toxic air for half the summer, exceeding safety standards. PM10 levels breached national benchmarks on 46 days between M...
- Memphis AI data center fuels pollution fight in Black neighborhoodThe stench of rotten eggs and burning debris fills the air in Boxtown, a predominantly Black neighborhood in Memphis. Teenager Jasmine Bern...
- AI's hunger for power sparks US private gas plant boomAs US tech companies race to build the data centers fueling the AI boom, they are increasingly putting up their own power plants -- off the...
- In 2023, U.S. scientists created “cooling glass” that reflects 99% of solar energy and radiates building heat toward spaceA team of engineers at the University of Maryland has unveiled a revolutionary rooftop glass coating that offers remarkable cooling propert...
- Scientists used low-frequency household noise to uncover a hidden environmental health threat; the result revealed that everyday hums may damage kidneys, changing how we view modern noise pollutionThe larger lesson may be that environmental health risks are not always the loudest or most visible ones. Modern life has filled homes, off...
- Amazon behind massive private gas plant for new data centersPreviously filed permits for the plant show it would have 35 turbines and generate 7.65 gigawatts -- larger than any gas plant currently op...
- 10-year-old Volvo passes emission test but denied PUC certificate; owner moves Supreme Court; here's why it mattersA Volvo XC-60 owner has moved the Supreme Court after Delhi authorities refused to issue a PUC certificate for his 10-year-old diesel vehic...
- Delhi boosts dust control ahead of winter, Sirsa reviews preparednessDelhi's environment minister reviewed anti-smog gun and sprinkler deployment. Officials received strict instructions for timely and effecti...
- Supreme Court agrees to hear plea seeking fuel relaxation for old Volvo cars in DelhiThe Supreme Court will hear a plea from Volvo car owners. They seek relaxation of a rule banning fuel for older vehicles. This rule prohibi...
- Delhi-NCR industries get relief as CAQM extends PM norms deadlineThe Commission for Air Quality Management has extended the implementation timeline for revised PM emission standards. Industries across Del...
- Indian carbon market success hinges on transparent, stable designIndia is set to unveil its Indian Carbon Market later this year, aimed primarily at decreasing carbon emissions from the manufacturing sect...
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