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United Kingdom: When temperatures drop, pollution levels can soar
2013-04-07 23:02:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: On the 5 and 6 March air pollution reached the maximum value of 10 on the UK's air pollution index levels where the public are advised to reduce strenuous outdoor physical activity. The easterly air flow that bought cold weather to the UK during March also brought particulate air pollution from traffic and industry across Europe which combined with local air pollution from our own cities. Yorkshire, Warrington and Birmingham were the worst areas affected on 5 March. The area with index level 10...
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Pollution slows coral reef growth
2013-04-07 20:09:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
PlanetEarth: Fine particles produced by burning fossil fuels are slowing coral reef growth, say scientists. The new research, which is published today in Nature Geoscience, shows for the first time that there is a clear link between the speed at which corals grow, and pollution caused by human activity. The international team found that when these fine particles -- known as aerosols -- are released into the atmosphere by either volcanic eruptions or burning coal, they reflect incoming sunlight and shade...
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End in sight for marathon pollution trial in NH
2013-04-07 19:40:11| Chemicals - Topix.net
Jurors in the longest state trial in New Hampshire's history will return to the courtroom this week after a nearly two-week hiatus to hear closing arguments in the state's groundwater contamination case against Exxon Mobil Corp.
End in sight for marathon pollution trial in NH
2013-04-07 19:40:10| Chemicals - Topix.net
Jurors in the longest state trial in New Hampshire's history will return to the courtroom after a nearly two-week hiatus to hear closing arguments in the state's groundwater contamination case against Exxon Mobil Corp.
End in sight for marathon pollution trial in NH
2013-04-07 19:25:01| Energy - Topix.net
Jurors in the longest state trial in New Hampshire's history will return to the courtroom this week after a nearly two-week hiatus to hear closing arguments in the state's groundwater contamination case against Exxon Mobil Corp.
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