Tag: smog
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Harvard Explains How Geoengineering Might Slow Down Climate Change
New research by Harvard shows how geoengineering may be one of the most promising climate change solutions and keep the worst effects of climate change at bay. Scientists already know that solar geoengineering can help minimize climate risks. This involves putting aerosols into the atmosphere, which then reflect sunlight and reduce global warming. There are…
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California Cut Toxic Emissions by 78% Over Past 25 Years
A new study by scientists at UC Berkeley found that toxic emissions in California fell by 78% since 1990. Specifically, researchers found that diesel exhaust dropped dramatically between the study period of 1990-2014. The study was published last month in the journal Science. Because of California’s strict air pollution control policies, deaths attributed to diesel…
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France Explains How Electric Bikes Can Solve a Smog Problem
To reduce smog, the French government will give $3000 (€2,500) to citizens who trade in their old cars for electric bikes. The credit toward the e-bikes would help eliminate gas-guzzling, polluting vehicles, and traffic congestion on roadways. Lawmakers in the National Assembly approved the measure in a preliminary vote in April of 2021. According to…