Sentences with phrase «in local air»

Targeting methane directly will ensure that companies achieve the full methane reduction potential, while still making important reductions in local air pollution.
Furthermore, cane field burning — which is done pre-harvest to dispose of leaves and other unwanted parts of the plant — has been associated with significant increases in local air pollution and the emission of carbon monoxide and ozone.
Temporal Variability in Local Air Temperature Series Shows Negative Feedback (Energy & Environment, Volume 18, Numbers 7 - 8, pp. 1059 - 1072, December 2007)-- Olavi Kärner
In addition, this project will result in tremendous increases in local air and water pollution, as well as contribute to global climate change.
Thanks to a series of comprehensive plans — named ProAire — over the last two decades, the city has curbed its signature smog haze and recorded impressive reductions in local air pollution as well as CO2 emissions.
We find that across - the - board emissions reductions in domestic fuel burning in developing Asia and in surface transportation in North America are likely to offer the greatest potential for substantial, simultaneous improvement in local air quality and near - term mitigation of global climate change.
The 18 million tons of extra carbon dioxide emitted from gas - powered plants providing replacement power for the loss of San Onofre mainly comes from out - of - state providers, so there is no substantial increase in local air pollution.
I don't know Seth, but I totally agree there's huge potential in electric vehicle retrofits, because the volume of new electric and plug - in hybrid cars is, at present, too small to meet the demand or to make a big dent in local air pollution and global warming emissions.
The aspect of the paper that has attracted the most attention is the claim that the retreat of the Kilimanjaro summit glaciers can be explained by precipitation reduction, without any compelling need to invoke a warming trend in local air temperature.
The tower, which was completed last year, is said to produce about 10 million cubic meters (353 million cubic feet) of clean air per day, with an average reduction in PM 2.5 (fine particulate matter measuring 2.5 microns or less in width) of 15 % in local air during periods of heavy pollution.
Charter airlines play a key role in Caribbean travel, filling gaps in local air service (particularly to smaller islands) as well as delivering tourists to out - of - the - way destinations and resorts.
Emissions cuts offer «greatest potential for substantial, simultaneous improvements in local air quality and near - term mitigation.»
Using data from air quality monitoring stations, the researchers determined that mosses could be used as indicators of air pollution and allow a more comprehensive method for tracking potential problems in local air quality.

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However, such statements ignore studies that suggest fracking has worsened local air quality in areas undergoing unconventional natural gas development.
According to Roosegaarde's website, the air purifier was specifically created to be used in public parks as a local solution to air quality, so it will likely be spotted in public parks as it makes its way around the country.
Prior to Black Friday, Patagonia announced that it would donate 100 percent of its global retail and online sales from the shopping event straight to grassroots organizations that work in local communities to «protect our air, water and soil for future generations».
«I think we've always thought that it's important to have a positive relationships with local government, rather than taking a confrontational kind of stance,» Blecharczyk said in an interview with CNBC's Julia Boorstin that aired Tuesday on «Squawk on the Street» after Airbnb was named the No. 1 company on the 2017 CNBC Disruptor 50 list.
Local media outlets reported last weekend that a package filled with horse manure had been deposited near Mnuchin's home in Bel - Air, California, prompting authorities to call in a bomb squad, which temporarily down the street.
Judge Andreas Korbmacher said on Thursday the country's highest federal administrative court would rule on Feb. 27 on an appeal brought by German states against bans imposed by local courts in Stuttgart and Duesseldorf over poor air quality.
It needed a shift in local attitudes — and a degree of U.S. air support — to finally succeed.
They've argued that coal dust coming off the trains would harm local air quality and that exporting the coal negates U.S. reductions in carbon emissions.
The keys are smuggled into Mexico and then on to the United States — by land, air, or sea — using methods as varied as they are ingenious: stashed under fresh produce, in cans of jalapeños, in the bellies of frozen shark carcasses, in trap compartments of cars, trucks, motor homes, container ships, small aircraft, even submarines; taped to the bodies of backpackers traveling by bus; catapulted over border fences; concealed in the trunks of corrupt local sheriffs; or trundled through underground tunnels (some so well constructed that they have air conditioning), a tactic purportedly devised by El Chapo himself.
In China electric scooters are widely used and will contribute to reducing local air pollution.
We also partner with local organizations to provide passengers with disabilities the opportunity to learn about airports and air travel in a practice setting.
With just one tweet, the local Alaska Air manager managed to track me down in the airport and loan me a charger.
They do not emit tailpipe pollutants, giving a large reduction of local air pollution, and, can give a significant reduction in total greenhouse gas and other emissions (dependent on the method used for electricity generation).
In the face of technical developments, which long ago made local and international radio - telephony possible, and which constantly opened up new wavebands for television — in the UHF band alone, the dissemination of numerous programs in one locality is possible without interference, not to mention the possibilities offered by wired and satellite television — the prevailing laws for control of the air are anachronistiIn the face of technical developments, which long ago made local and international radio - telephony possible, and which constantly opened up new wavebands for television — in the UHF band alone, the dissemination of numerous programs in one locality is possible without interference, not to mention the possibilities offered by wired and satellite television — the prevailing laws for control of the air are anachronistiin the UHF band alone, the dissemination of numerous programs in one locality is possible without interference, not to mention the possibilities offered by wired and satellite television — the prevailing laws for control of the air are anachronistiin one locality is possible without interference, not to mention the possibilities offered by wired and satellite television — the prevailing laws for control of the air are anachronistic.
In 1970, the state of Mississippi banned Sesame Street from being aired on their local PBS stations, because black and brown kids were playing with white kids, and this would have offended some of the families of that state.
They had kidnapped the children to a California ranch, there to witness the slaughter of horses, and to a national park in Montana, and up in a hot - air balloon, and to a local car wash.
Local organizers estimated that 700,000 youth from around the world have already arrived in Rio de Janeiro to greet Francis, and some projections peg the final total at about 2 million for a youth vigil with the pope on Saturday and his concluding open - air Mass on Sunday.
Perhaps the local regions we live in vary in what gets more air time.
Waithe knew getting the little things right was vital, so she assembled a team of local creatives (including rapper Common, who serves as both an actor and producer) to give The Chi an air of authenticity and level of detail rarely achieved in entertainment.
Then, wearing a baseball glove and tossing a ball in the air, a local cantor performed it again as a solo — this time in Yiddish.
They include the «chilling effects» of libel suits, the perennial conflicts between property and access, the three out of four publishers who intervene in news decisions affecting their local markets, the advertisers» freedom to move their money to where their interests are, industry self - regulation in broadcasting and advertising, the backlash against conveying under duress (as in a hostage crisis) points of view that are never aired as directly without duress, the flareups of book banning and censorship of textbooks, the rout of the civil rights movement, the retreat from principles of fairness and equality (even where never implemented), the attack on scientific and humane teaching, the threat of self - appointed media watchdogs to also spy on teachers in the classroom, and the general vigor of ancient orthodoxies masquarading as neo-this and neo-that.
Meanwhile the USA countered the Taliban propaganda with its own campaign through the use of Middle Eastern media, besides dropping pamphlets from the air in Afghanistan and creating Radio Free Afghanistan, broadcasting American news and entertainment to Afghans in their local languages.
Apart from the nippy weather, many of us start to notice change is in the air when the local chemist has started advertising flu vaccines to prevent seasonal influenza and more throats become scratchy and noses sniffly on our morning commute.
Russo's continued to add to its customer base beginning in the 1980s as a result of a growing local interest in food that «Tony» Russo attributes to the popularity of television chef Julia Child, whose program aired locally on famed PBS affiliate WGBH.
It also airs on major cable providers like Comcast and Time Warner and on local affiliates like Atlanta's WAGA - TV where the program ranks number two in its time slot, which is quite an achievement in a top ten market with about 14 local stations.
The Ralph Love Plein Air Festival, named in honor of historical local artist Ralph Love, celebrates the artistic heritage of Temecula Valley with an outdoor painting and art competition.
So before getting our porcini pasta, we received all sorts of antpasti — local sheep cheeses, air - dried pork, slices of various sausages and a plate of Senise peppers, still sizzling hot.from frying in olive oil.
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All local free - to - air television services are now broadcasting in digital transmission only as part of the Federal Government «s plan for Digital terrestrial television in Australia.
This unique facility features an urban, modern and industrial flare, with a video sculpture installation, themed rooms, cyc walls, activations, a fabrication department, 40 - foot graffiti storage container by local Las Vegas artist, an Air Stream trailer, event technology, eight loading docks and more creativity all in one space.
There is always music in the air, provided by a rotation of local rock bands, DJs and groups of competitive beatbox teams.
Until a 2,700 - seat field house was opened in the fall of 1977, Central Florida was forced to play in local high school gymnasiums or at places such as McCoy Air Force Base, 17 miles away.
The intensity of a particularly bitter local rivalry often manifests itself on the pitch through the familiar sight of tackles flying in and yellow cards being thrust into the air.
«Alleviating congestion is a big part of this, as are factors such as improving our air quality and combating physical inactivity which in turn leads to unhealthy communities and a burden on our local and national health provisions.
The Market brings fresh, local foods and produce straight to you in an open air and fun environment.
Pennsylvania has enacted some new car seat safety laws, so as a public service to parents, local morning show Good Day Philadelphia decided to air a helpful segment showing how to put a child in a car seat safely.
CAMPHOR (in: perfume, shaving cream, nail enamel, fabric softener, dishwasher detergent, nail color, stickup air freshener)-- «local irritant and CNS stimulant»...» readily absorbed through body tissues»...» irritation of eyes, nose and throat»...» dizziness, confusion, nausea, twitching muscles and convulsions» «Avoid inhalation of vapors.»
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