Articles tagged with Pollution Control
Cargo ships powered by diesel engines are among the world's highest polluting combustion sources per ton of fuel consumed. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has implemented new regulations to address the issue, but experts warn that a measurable reduction in nitrogen emissions will not occur for many years.
A UB researcher is conducting a four-year study on how temperature, humidity, and ultraviolet light impact the transport of persistent organic pollutants through the atmosphere. The project aims to understand how plants contribute to the global distribution of toxic chemicals.
A newly isolated bacterium, coccoid Strain 195, reduces toxic tetrachloroethene and trichloroethene to nontoxic ethene gas. The Cornell researchers' discovery will lead to better pollution cleanup strategies in the field.
A new study shows that nearly half of rural eastern US sites would not meet the new ozone standard, posing health risks to residents. The researchers argue that a regional approach is needed to address rural air pollution, requiring cooperation among states and communities.
Researchers at Resources for the Future (RFF) and Stanford University are investigating the environmental implications of three alternative tax plans under discussion in Congress. The flat tax, national sales tax, and unlimited savings account (USA) tax plans could have varying effects on economic growth and environmental quality.
Researchers at University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences used DNA testing to determine the source of pollution in two sites: Rookery Bay near Naples and Apalachicola Bay. The study found that both human and animal activities contributed to pollution, with wildlife causing a significant amount.