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Air pollutions control policies effective in improving downwind air quality

2015-12-09 18:02:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

ScienceDaily: Emissions controls on coal-fired power plants are making a difference in reducing exposure of mercury to people, especially in the western Maryland community. A study of air quality from the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science found that levels of mercury in the air from power plant emissions dropped more than half over a 10-year period, coinciding with stricter pollution controls. "I was surprised when I first saw it," said the study's author Mark Castro, associate professor...

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Addressing climate change should start with policies to increase energy efficiency

2015-12-06 06:02:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

ScienceDaily: Replacing an old incandescent lightbulb with new LED lighting might seem insignificant in reducing energy consumption. It is a simple step, but an effective one that shouldn't be overlooked, said Yu Wang, an assistant professor of political science, who studies global energy policy and energy efficiency, at Iowa State University. "Many people consider energy efficiency to be the low-hanging fruit," Wang said. "If you're facing the target of trying to mitigate climate change, energy efficiency should...

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