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Mangroves Vital to Reducing Carbon Dioxide in Atmosphere

Mangroves are tropical forests that grow in salt water and are found in various coastal areas around the world.

7 Aug 2018

Natural, Inexpensive Way of Using Fruit and Vegetable Peel or Seed to Purify Water

A study has furthered one’s knowledge of the power of vegetable and fruit peels to eliminate pollutants, such as heavy metals, from water.

3 Aug 2018

Fourth Purification Stage in Wastewater Treatment Helps Protect Aquatic Organisms

Aquatic organisms could be endangered by tiny amounts of toxins in lakes & rivers. Recently, the public has become more aware of this issue.

27 Jul 2018

Researchers Address Need to Protect the Earth from Harmful Impacts of Chemicals

An innovative research has shown that emergent transformation is required to control the detrimental effect of chemicals on the environment.

27 Jul 2018

Asian Residents Exposed to More Air Pollution than Americans or Europeans

A World Health Organization report states thatalmost 88% of premature deaths in low- and middle-income countries in Asia can be linked to air pollution.

12 Jul 2018

Black Carbon Crucial in Mitigating Global Climate Change

The majority of carbon emanating from fossil fuel combustion and wildfires is quickly released into the air as carbon dioxide.

10 Jul 2018

Researchers Use Numerical Simulation to Characterize Origins of Haze Pollution

Haze pollution is the combined effect of regional transport, chemical reactions, and emissions under unfavorable climatic conditions. Understanding the mechanisms underlying haze formation can be fortified through the use of numerical simulation. Consequently, policymakers could be benefited and efficient control strategies should materialize.

27 Jun 2018

Researchers Promote Awareness on Air Quality for National Clean Air Day

As a part of the National Clean Air Day, researchers have been involved in teaching children the significance of air quality.

21 Jun 2018

New Contest is Sourcing Proposals to Help SMEs Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Small and medium-sized enterprises make up 98.2 percent of businesses in Canada, and they emit as much climate change-causing greenhouse gas emissions per year as Canada's combined transportation sector, including every car, truck, train, plane, and ship. Reducing emissions can benefit SMEs by helping them grow while also building healthier communities.

21 Jun 2018

Gasoline-Alcohol Engines for Heavy-Duty Vehicles Could Bring Greater Improvement in Worldwide Air Quality

Most efforts to reduce the adverse air pollution and climate impacts of today's vehicles focus on cars and light-duty trucks that are typically fueled by gasoline, with strategies that range from electrification and carpooling to autonomous vehicles.

14 Jun 2018