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中国深圳上空出现的严重雾霾
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减少空气污染对健康和气候的益处

Kate Wheeling, freelance science writer by Kate Wheeling 15 September 20218 April 2022

在一项新的研究中,研究人员应用全球地球系统模型来估计各行业减排的影响。

Black carbon particles are spread throughout our atmosphere, produced by the burning of fuels or industrial processes.
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How Long Do Black Carbon Particles Linger in the Atmosphere?

Sarah Derouin, Science Writer by Sarah Derouin 10 September 20218 March 2022

Researchers uncover how black carbon evolves from hydrophobic particles to cloud nucleation sites, eventually removing the heat-absorbing particles from the sky.

Green mossy forest
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How the “Best Accidental Climate Treaty” Stopped Runaway Climate Change

Jenessa Duncombe, Staff Writer by Jenessa Duncombe 2 September 20213 June 2024

The Montreal Protocol halted the destruction of the ozone layer. In the process, it saved one of Earth’s most important carbon sinks.

In the foreground, a pregnant woman wearing a multicolored dress stands near a street, holding her belly. Her face is not visible. In the background, a white car drives by.
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How Can Wristbands Monitor Pollution, PAHs, and Prenatal Care?

by Alka Tripathy-Lang 27 August 202130 March 2023

Silicone wristbands can help monitor pregnant women’s exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Tracking these toxic chemicals, produced by combustion, could improve public health outcomes.

Extreme smog over Shenzhen, China
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The Health and Climate Benefits of Reducing Air Pollution

Kate Wheeling, freelance science writer by Kate Wheeling 24 August 20211 June 2023

In a new study, researchers apply a global Earth system model to estimate the impacts of emissions reductions by sector.

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Where Do the Metals Go?

by Danielle Beurteaux 15 July 202110 November 2021

Volcanic eruptions spread harmful metals in the environment. Now the biggest study to date details exactly where they end up.

A map of the western United States showing smoke transported after fires in August 2013
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Improved Algorithms Help Scientists Monitor Wildfires from Space

Elizabeth Thompson by Elizabeth Thompson 2 July 202126 April 2022

Wildfires release pollutants that harm human health. Quality satellite monitoring can help track these pollutants and predict where they may become health hazards.

一次严重的烟雾事件
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医院如何应对野火

Elizabeth Thompson by Elizabeth Thompson 23 June 202122 March 2023

一项新研究跟踪调查了野火烟雾污染之后重症监护病房的入院情况。长期或严重的烟雾事件有可能使医院资源紧张。

Environmental activist Sumaira Abdulali measures particulate matter emitted by a burning roadside garbage dump near Mumbai, India.
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Establishing a Link Between Air Pollution and Dementia

Aaron Sidder, freelance science writer by Aaron Sidder 4 June 202121 July 2022

A new study examines the relationship between fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and dementia, finding that air pollution may be responsible for up to 2 million dementia cases each year.

香港和维多利亚港
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改善粤港澳大湾区空气质量

Sarah Stanley, Science Writer by Sarah Stanley 27 May 202117 March 2023

新的模拟研究显示,减少粤港澳大湾区以外地区的居住和农业污染,可以改善这个特大都市带乃至整个中国的公共健康状况。

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