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Experts to help tackle air pollution from domestic solid fuel burning in Greater Manchester

Envirotec Magazine

Ricardo already advises the ten Greater Manchester local authorities and runs their reference air quality monitoring network. and PM10), nitrogen dioxide (NO 2) nitrogen oxide (NO), carbon monoxide (CO) and ozone (O 3). Ten of the 43 devices will also monitor carbon dioxide (CO 2).

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An enduring threat to water?

Envirotec Magazine

convert it to innocuous carbon dioxide and fluoride) appear highly unlikely to be developed for use in situ in soil and groundwater, as a result of the perfluoroalkyl group being a true xenobiotic, whose arrival on the planet is relatively recent (100 years ago). References. Biological approaches to mineralise PFAS (i.e.

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Planetary Boundaries, Food and Humanity

Unsustainable

The nine planetary Boundaries are: Stratospheric ozone: filters ultraviolet rays (UVR) coming from the sun, which would otherwise place the system is at risk. Ocean: increasing amounts of CO 2 ultimately dissolve in the oceans and forms carbonic acid by altering the ocean chemistry. References Rockström, J.,

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What Is Carbon Accounting? Standards, Frameworks, Developments and Challenges

Green Business Bureau

What is carbon accounting? Carbon accounting – also known as a carbon or greenhouse gas inventory – is the process of measuring the amount of carbon dioxide, or other greenhouse gases (GHG), an organization emits. Carbon accounting is a must for any becoming business today.

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Video Storytelling: 20 Best Climate Change and Sustainability Documentaries (Plus How To Tell Your Green Story)

Green Business Bureau

These include climate change, biosphere integrity (functional and generic), land-system change, freshwater use, biogeochemical flows (nitrogen and phosphorus), ocean acidification, atmospheric aerosol pollution, stratospheric ozone depletion, and the release of novel chemicals. Where to watch: Available on Vimeo and We Are Planetary. #14:

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A Texas Community Is Being Bombarded by Cancer-Causing Benzene. State Officials Have Known for Nearly Two Decades

DeSmogBlog

Randy asked, referring to TCEQ officials who have known about the area’s benzene problem for years. The reports said the accident released about 3,000 pounds of xylene, which can cause headaches and irritate the eyes, nose and throat, and 240 pounds of carbon monoxide, which can cause fatigue and confusion. I’d like to understand why.

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Methane Emissions Spiked in 2020. Scientists Fear Feedback Loops

DeSmogBlog

And despite a dip in polluting activities due to the pandemic, concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere rose to its highest level in 3.6 Methane is a highly potent greenhouse gas — more than 80 times more powerful than carbon dioxide over a 20-year time-frame. million years. ppb rise in 2019. Left: Trend from 2017-2021.

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