Air pollution has emerged as a pressing global issue in recent decades. While criteria pollutants and greenhouse gases contribute to the problem, this article explicitly addresses hazardous air pollutants (HAPs).
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Researcher Finds Inspiration From Spider Webs and Beetles to Harvest Fresh Water From Thin Air
A team of researchers is designing novel systems to capture water vapour in the air and turn it into liquid.
Climate Change-Induced Drought May Transform Parts of the Amazon’s Rainforests Into Savannas
Rutgers-led study indicates future changes, including a reduction to Earth’s ability to store carbon.
Past Abrupt Changes in North Atlantic Overturning Have Impacted the Climate System Across the Globe
Abrupt climate changes have affected rainfall patterns worldwide in the past, especially in the tropical monsoon region, a new study shows.
Retreating Sea Ice Keeps Zooplankton in the Depths
Climate change is affecting the vertical migration of zooplankton in the Arctic, with potential implications for the entire Arctic ecosystem, finds a new study, published today in Nature Climate Change.
Enhanced Chemical Weathering: A Solution to the Climate Crisis?
Could blending of crushed rock with arable soil lower global temperatures? / Researchers of Mainz University study global warming events from 40 and 56 million years ago to find answers.