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Scanning the cosmos for signs of alien technology

Physics World

While neither idea was ever implemented, both were examples of a “technosignature” or a “technomarker” – a tell-tale indication of past or present technological activity, pointing out the existence of an advanced planetary civilization. Frank is looking at what kind of signature a planet’s technology might leave in its spectra.

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Lake Erie’s Failed Algae Strategy Hurts Poor Communities the Most

Circle of Blue

After the 2014 shutdown Toledo spent $53 million to install an ozone treatment system at the city’s drinking water plant to safeguard customers from algal toxins, said Andrew McClure, the plant’s administrator. Then there is the ongoing cost of putting that equipment to work. ” . and they have largely failed outside of tribal courts.

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Air District Targets Southern California Logistics Industry

Clean Energy Law

The Basin does not meet the state or federal ambient air quality standards for ozone and particulate matter, and existing regulations have to date proved insufficient to bring the Basin into compliance. The SCAQMD is requesting stakeholder feedback on the discussion draft rule by December 6, 2019. Facility-Based Mobile Source Measures.

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Air Regulators Tackle Trucking at Southern California Warehouses

Clean Energy Law

A local air district approved a rule requiring warehouses to adopt clean technologies or pay a mitigation fee. These state and federal standards require areas to reach certain ambient concentrations of ozone to be considered in “attainment.” By Joshua T. Bledsoe and Jennifer Garlock. Further Actions.

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Sparklers & Fireworks: How Do Festive Traditions Impact Air Quality?

Breezometer

Studies have also shown that fireworks can create a ‘burst’ of ozone formation, also harmful to human health. concentrations on July 4 and 5 in 2020 were, on average, 50% higher than in 2019 , likely due to the increased use of household-level fireworks during the pandemic lockdown. The graph below highlights the spike in PM2.5

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EPA’s Power Plant Carbon Rules Are Critical—and Complex. Here’s What to Know, and What to Watch.

Union of Concerned Scientists

The IRA gave us effective tools for cleaning up the power sector through dedicated support for the rapid and widescale deployment of renewable resources and the technologies that support them. Which means the consequences of these polluters unabashedly continuing to pollute aren’t just severe—they’re compounding.

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Decarbonizing California Transportation by 2045

Science & Climate

The state funded the two studies through the 2019 Budget Act. The report recommends flexible policy approaches that can be adjusted over time as technologies evolve and more knowledge is gained. Particulate matter harms lungs and hearts, while nitrogen oxide compounds contribute to ozone pollution and other health impacts.