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Particulate Matter: What Is It, And What Is It Not? | BreezoMeter

Breezometer

In the world of air pollution and air quality, there is a lot of discussion about Particulate matter (PM) and its impact on the health of people all over the world. But what exactly is PM pollution and how does it affect us? PM pollution can consist of a number of different materials and compounds.

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Greenhouse gas emission impact from peatland fires underestimated by 200%-300%, shows new study

Frontiers

When peatlands burn, the stored CO2 gets released into the atmosphere, together other GHGs such as carbon monoxide (CO) and methane (CH4). The accompanying smoke plumes contribute to air pollution, affecting wildlife and human health. Deforestation fires emissions.

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What Exactly is Ozone? The Good, the Bad & the Ugly

Breezometer

As the complexity of ozone pollution is often misunderstood, let's take a closer look at this particular pollutant. The protective ozone layer which exists in the upper atmosphere is vital to life on earth. Good Ozone’: Our Essential Sun Shield. How is Ozone Created?

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Back in Black: Creating positive changes by focusing on a short-lived pollutant

HumanNature

Black carbon is one type of airborne particulate matter (PM), which is a title for all the microscopic solid and liquid particles suspended in our air. vehicles, cook stoves, oil and gas processing, and wildfires to name a few), there will be black carbon. Outdoor air pollution accounts for approximately 3.7 – 4.8

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DEP Invests Over $2.7 Million In Alternative Fuel Transportation Projects To Improve Air Quality & Public Health, Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

PA Environment Daily

million in Alternative Fuel Incentive Grants (AFIGs) to 18 cleaner fuel transportation projects statewide that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants. The projects are collectively anticipated to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by nearly 600 metric tons per year.