First West African Workshop on Air Quality, Measurements, and Modeling; Abuja, Nigeria, 9–12 June 2014
cities
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Urbanization and Air Pollution: Then and Now
Analysis of decades of mitigation efforts in Los Angeles demonstrates that air quality in megacities can be greatly improved.
Posted inScience Updates
Defining Urban Geochemistry
International Association of GeoChemistry: Urban Geochemistry Working Group;
Columbus, Ohio, 5–6 August 2014
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Scientists Call for a Renewed Emphasis on Urban Geology
A renewed focus on geological aspects of cities could help mitigate natural hazards and provide a wealth of geological information, scientists say.
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Epidemiology Can Help Predict Urban Water System Failures
How are broken water pipes like fatalities in a heat wave? Researchers look to an epidemiological model to better care for infrastructure.