Sentences with phrase «in local air quality»

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.

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.

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.

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.

«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.

In her local borough of Camden, Berry has also campaigned against the Iraq war, genetically modified foods and air quality problems, and supported local services threatened by redevelopment projects.

The Rev. Ruben Austria, a Mott Haven resident who runs a nonprofit for local youth, noted the exceptionally high rates of asthma in the area and warned that Fresh Direct's delivery trucks could further degrade the air quality.

Upon hearing the news of elevated formaldehyde levels, local elected officials moved to reassure residents that the air quality in the region was not dangerous.

Surface transport is the most significant factor affecting local air quality in the Heathrow area.

Beyond honing communications skills, participants said while the discussions often started off with broad trends in climate science, invariably the exchanges shifted to specific local issues such as wildfires, ozone levels, crop rotations, sea level rise, droughts and air quality.

The goal is to understand how burning biomass in South America is affecting local weather and air quality

Working in tandem with such groups as the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Coalition for a Safe Environment, along with the Teamsters and Longshoremen's unions and local activists like Martha Cota, they've done extensive lobbying in Sacramento and community organizing to push for enforcement of the California Environmental Quality Act and compel the Port of Los Angeles to initiate a suite of pollution - reduction strategies that have cleaned up the air.

The findings could help scientists better understand how geography and other local conditions play a role in determining air quality.

BEIJING — For many of the expats here in one of the world's most polluted cities, a morning ritual is checking the latest local air - quality readings.

In August, a team of chemists will measure the indoor air quality in 60 selected homes, while a team of anthropologists will conduct research into the chemists» communication with the local populatioIn August, a team of chemists will measure the indoor air quality in 60 selected homes, while a team of anthropologists will conduct research into the chemists» communication with the local populatioin 60 selected homes, while a team of anthropologists will conduct research into the chemists» communication with the local population.

By including the two most important air pollutants in the analysis, the new study «gives policy makers and local air quality managers a much better picture of what is going on.»

«In addition to highlighting the benefits of strengthening the NAAQS, this report can help guide local and regional air quality management decisions,» said report co-author Gary Ewart, MHS, chief of the ATS advocacy and government relations program.

Their research suggests that to improve the air quality over major cities in China, emission control planning should focus on the regional scale instead of the local scale.

The concern that figuring out how to sequester CO2 could act as a «license to burn» more coal is important, since dirty coal has such a negative impact on local air quality and human health, in addition to emitting CO2.

Air quality in the mid-21st century for the city of Paris under two climate scenarios; from the regional to local scale.

Duration: Approximately 45 mins 39 slides covering: • Composition of the Atmosphere • Air Pressure • Layers of the Atmosphere • The Troposphere • The Stratosphere • The Meosphere • The Thermosphere • Weather • Wind • The Water Cycle • Local Weather • Changes in the Atmosphere • Human Activities • Pollution and Health • Protecting Air Quality

From Peace Lilies to Succulents and everything in between, it's well known that plants can be hugely beneficial to our health, so as part of its Green Up Your Gaff campaign, award winning Perrywood Garden Centre is hoping to boost concentration, improve air quality and reduce stress levels by visiting local schools in the area and providing them with free houseplants.

Local governments have taken steps to clean up air quality and reduce emissions, while some countries have outlined outright bans on cars powered by internal - combustion engines in the future.

Villa Danny services and facilities includes: â $ cents A full compliment of staff (1 cook, 3 butlers / maids, 1 gardener / housekeeper, 1 driver) plus 24 hour security â $ cents American breakfasts are included, and the cook will shop for guests at local market rates and prepare other required meals â $ cents Car and driver available for rental â $ cents Fresh daily fruit and flowers â $ cents Garden candlelit dinner service â $ cents Air conditioning in the main lounge area and all 4 bedrooms â $ cents Open living area / balcony with impressive sea views â $ cents Quality Balinese decorations, such as intricately carved wooded swing doors throughout â $ cents Western standard kitchen â $ cents Baby sitting service can be arranged â $ cents A full range of cultural, shopping, sporting and recreational tours (pick up from your door) can be arranged â $ cents IDD telephones, lap top hook up and fast Internet connection available â $ cents Marble floors throughout.

This accommodation includes superior twin beds made of local exotic woods, vessel sink, air conditioning system, walk - in shower with hand made local stone, stainless steel industrial fans or high ceilings and high quality linens and towels.

Wizz Air's local crew is trained to the highest standards and Wizz Air's fleet is one of the youngest in Europe, ensuring a high - quality customer experience on every flight.

Le Meridien Koh Samui Resort & Spa is a five - star resort located at Lamai Beach on Koh Samuis rocky shoreline in the Gulf of Thailand.The resort is comprised of 14 luxurious and private villas, 63 suites featuring Chinese and Thai dà © cor and local textiles, categorized as Verandah Suites, Terrace Suites, Plunge Pool Suites, Pool Access Suites, Pavilion Pool Villas, and Ocean Front Pool Villas.All Villas and Suites enjoy individually controlled air conditioning, complimentary bottled drinking water replenished daily, electronic key card, Wi - Fi, cable flat - screen TV with international channels, DVD player, en - suite bathroom with rain shower, complimentary toiletries, quality bedding and pillows, in - room safety deposit box, tea and coffee - making facilities, mini-bar, refrigerator, internet access (chargeable), hair dryer, IDD telephone.

«With over three decades of experience, ADATC Sales is considered as a veteran in air travel, topping the industry as one of the best performing tour operators in Brunei and we're confident this partnership will further strengthen our presence in the local market and help enhance the quality of our services to better serve passengers,» said Nicodemus Lampe, vice president, Area Asia, Garuda Indonesia.

This elegant hotel offers quality services such as refined restaurant accommodating up to 250 people where taste local products, wireless Internet access in the lounge, air - conditioned rooms, snack bar and nightclub, and private parking.

Image: UCAR Messing With the Local Air Currents It's already pretty obvious to anyone who's ever been in a city on a smoggy day that air quality can get quite bad in urban areas, but we're still finding new reasons why that is Air Currents It's already pretty obvious to anyone who's ever been in a city on a smoggy day that air quality can get quite bad in urban areas, but we're still finding new reasons why that is air quality can get quite bad in urban areas, but we're still finding new reasons why that is so.

The big win for Petaluma is with local air quality and fuel savings (Southern California has poor AQ in

The technique to be used, presumably marine cloud brightening (since it is the only way to apply a local forcing) may or may not be effective in the summertime Gulf given the air quality and lack of low clouds.

Beyond the climate benefits of reduced CO2 emissions, reduction in these pollutants is of additional importance at the local and regional level to address air quality and related health concerns.

Environmental equity in air quality management: Local and international implications for human health and climate change

For example, several studies have found that communities of color and poor communities experience disproportionately high exposures to air pollution.305, 328,329,306,307 Climate change mitigation policies that improve local air quality thus have the potential to strongly benefit health in these communities.

O'Neill, M. S., P. L. Kinney, and A. J. Cohen, 2008: Environmental equity in air quality management: Local and international implications for human health and climate change.

Second, WORC wrote that a coal mining increase would impact the local environment and surrounding communities, citing in particular air quality degradation due to an increase in particulate matter and land and water strains.

«In addition, safeguarded farmland will continue providing healthy local produce and mitigating climate - change impacts of transporting food around the globe, while conserved wetlands improve the quality of our air and water and serve as buffers from potentially catastrophic storm surges predicted under current climate - change scenarios,» he added.

Mitigation potentials are highly dependent on local conditions, but there are substantial co-benefits in terms of air quality, congestion and road safety (high agreement, much evidence)[5.3.1].

An environmental engineer and applied meteorologist for more than 30 years, Dr. Umenhofer has served as an air - and water - quality consultant to industry and government, with expertise in pollution control and local / federal environmental policy development.

Climate mitigation through energy efficiency in the residential and commercial sectors will improve local and regional air quality, particularly in large cities, contributing to improved public health (e.g., increased life expectancy, reduced emergency room visits, reduced asthma attacks, fewer lost working days) and avoidance of structural damage to buildings and public works.

The Energy Commission's Integrated Energy Policy Report (IEPR) Committee will conduct a workshop to discuss the potential need for new and replacement generation in areas under the jurisdiction of the South Coast Air Quality Management District in order to meet state policy directives and local reliability needs.

The project benefits the local community by preventing odor in the surrounding areas, improving air quality through reduction of volatile emissions, and displacing fossil fuel dependency at the ethanol plant.

Unwilling to accept the injustice to his community, Macerl began organizing farmers, residents, and local groups to collect air quality data that showed a dramatic increase in dangerous pollutants since Lafarge had begun burning petcoke.

The Conservatory is recognized as one of the world's greenest buildings.The Pittsburgh 2030 District is, according to the city's website, «a collaborative, nationally recognized, but local community of high performance buildings in Downtown and Oakland that aim to dramatically reduce energy and water consumption, transportation emissions, and improve indoor air quality while increasing competitiveness in the business environment and owner's returns on investment.»

says they will have some second - generation cars - they will be more «autonomous,» i.e., actually able to be driven by lay people - for the local AQD [air - quality district] in about six weeks» time [early October].»

Assessing emissions in ports can help countries to devise strategies to address those emissions, leading to better air quality for local populations.