Posts Tagged ‘emissions’

Greener commutes with eco-routes


U. BUFFALO (US) — The path of least emissions may not always be the fastest way to drive somewhere, but it’s possible for drivers to cut emissions without significantly slowing travel time, researchers say. Continue…

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Science & Technology - Oct 13, 2011 16:52 - 2 Comments

Big batteries not always best for hybrids

CARNEGIE MELLON U. (US) — Thinking about buying a new plug-in vehicle? You may want to check the size of its battery first. (more…)

Earth & Environment - Sep 30, 2010 11:31 - 0 Comments

Diesels are Beijing’s biggest polluters

CORNELL (US) — The 62-mile, nine-day traffic jam in Beijing’s August heat made international headlines—and an epic amount of air pollution. (more…)

Earth & Environment - Aug 11, 2010 17:06 - 0 Comments

Emissions down but still underestimated

U. COLORADO (US)—Chemical pollution hovering over Houston that is produced by manufacturing petroleum products may be getting thinner, but is still significantly underestimated, according to airplane measurements taken as part of a new study. (more…)


Earth & Environment - Jul 8, 2010 15:22 - 2 Comments

Racecars run faster, cleaner on ethanol

U. CHICAGO (US)—A fuel-injected racing car engine powered by E-85, an ethanol-based fuel, outperforms the same engine with a carburetor and leaded racing fuel. (more…)

Earth & Environment - Jan 20, 2010 15:06 - 0 Comments

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Ozone spike linked to overseas emissions

COLORADO (US)—Springtime ozone levels above western North America are rising primarily due to air flowing eastward from the Pacific Ocean, a trend that is largest when the air originates in Asia. (more…)

Earth & Environment - Aug 11, 2009 4:00 - 0 Comments

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Beijing air sets Olympic gold standard

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Above, a view of northwest Beijing on a clear day and, below, on a smoggy day.


Earth & Environment - May 28, 2009 22:23 - 4 Comments

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Freeways: Twelve lanes of toxic pollution

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Southern California’s crowded freeways provide ample opportunities for UC Irvine researchers to study the health effects of vehicle pollution. (Credit: Daniel A. Anderson)

Earth & Environment - Apr 17, 2009 9:08 - 1 Comment

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A way to save trees? Knock on (fake) wood!

STANFORD (US)—Researchers have developed a synthetic wood substitute that may one day save trees, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and shrink landfills. The faux lumber is made from a new biodegradable plastic that could be used in a variety of building materials and perhaps replace the petrochemical plastics now used in billions of disposable water bottles. (more…)

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