An anonymous reader quotes a report from Bloomberg: Exxon Mobil has been planning to increase annual carbon-dioxide emissions by as much as the output of the entire nation of Greece, an analysis of internal documents reviewed by Bloomberg shows, setting one of the largest corporate emitters against international efforts to slow the pace of warming. The drive to expand both fossil-fuel…
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The moon, Jupiter and Saturn September 23 to 26
On September 23, 24, 25 and 26, 2020, the moon can guide your eye to the solar system’s 2 biggest gas giant planets, Jupiter and Saturn. Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/moon-jupiter-saturn-september-23-26…
Air pollution in China may have caused millions of deaths since 2000
Air pollution is estimated to have caused 30.8 million premature deaths in China and Taiwan since 2000, according to an algorithm that was trained on satellite data Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2254967-air-pollution-in-china-may-have-caused-millions-of-deaths-since-2000/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home…
What’s in wildfire smoke and why it’s so bad for your lungs
The health impact of wildfire exposure depends in part on the fire itself and how much smoke a person breathes in, how often and for how long. Source: https://earthsky.org/human-world/what-is-in-wildfire-smoke…
Lossmaking Giant Uber, Hoping To Stay Around For Decades, Says It is Aiming For 100% Zero-Emission Transport by 2040
Uber has announced several new commitments, initiatives, and product expansions designed to address climate change. From a report: In a virtual press event this morning, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi cited the positive impact that the global lockdown has had on the environment, with “blue skies replacing smog above city skylines” and many cities using the pandemic to “rethink their infrastructure.” However,…
Is Hot Asphalt Increasing Air Pollution?
“A new study suggests fresh asphalt is a significant, yet overlooked, source of air pollution,” reports Science. “In fact, the material’s contribution to one kind of particulate air pollution could rival or even exceed that of cars and trucks.” UPI reports: And its emissions double as its temperature increases from 104 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit, researchers found. Sunlight plays a key…
Is Hot Asphalt Really Increasing Air Pollution?
A new article examines a study which suggested fresh asphalt is “a significant, yet overlooked, source of air pollution,” (as reported by Science). “In fact, the material’s contribution to one kind of particulate air pollution could rival or even exceed that of cars and trucks.” UPI reports: And its emissions double as its temperature increases from 104 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit,…
It’s Not Just Cars That Make Pollution. It’s the Roads They Drive On, Too
An anonymous reader shares a report: The smell of summer in Los Angeles, or any major city, is often tinged with asphalt. A freshly paved road or a new tar roof doesn’t just wrinkle your nose, however: A new study suggests fresh asphalt is a significant, yet overlooked, source of air pollution. In fact, the material’s contribution to one kind of…
EU Draft Plan Targets Free Carbon Credit Cut For Most Industries
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: Most industries covered by the European Union’s carbon market would see free credits cut by the highest possible rate over the next five years under draft plans, potentially costing some of the biggest polluters millions of euros. The carbon market is the EU’s main policy for cutting greenhouse gas emissions, by forcing power…
Asphalt on roads may soon be greater source of air pollution than cars
A range of toxic carbon-based chemicals are released into the air from asphalt on hot or sunny days, and climate change could make the problem worse Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2253470-asphalt-on-roads-may-soon-be-greater-source-of-air-pollution-than-cars/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home…