Images related to Pollutant Emissions Leveling Off a Bit in the U.S.

Put a Lid on It
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Put a Lid on It

Devices that limit NOx emissions from electric power plants have helped clear the air over the United States.

Published Jun 27, 2014

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Bad Air Days Avoided
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Bad Air Days Avoided

With new regulations of ozone-forming pollutants, bad air quality days in the eastern United States have dropped.

Published May 26, 2016

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Pollution across Southwestern Asia
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Pollution across Southwestern Asia

NASA’s Aura satellite observes nitrogen dioxide hovering over many cities in the region, trapped by winter weather conditions.

Published Jan 18, 2013

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The Rise and Fall of SO<sub>2</sub> Over Aruba
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The Rise and Fall of SO2 Over Aruba

Emissions maps tell the story of global oil markets.

Published Mar 22, 2017

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Aerosols over Beijing
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Aerosols over Beijing

Beijing suffers from severe air pollution. The air quality in Beijing is determined by its geography, weather conditions, and anthropogenic emissions.

Published Apr 22, 2009

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Megacities Carbon Project
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Megacities Carbon Project

Scientists know cities are major emitters of greenhouse gases, but tracking emissions remains a challenge.

Published Nov 11, 2015

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Sulfur Dioxide Increasing Over India
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Sulfur Dioxide Increasing Over India

A new analysis of data from the Aura satellite shows greater concentrations of this atmospheric pollutant.

Published Dec 20, 2013

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Hell with the Lid Taken Off
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Hell with the Lid Taken Off

Air pollution far more severe than what’s common today used to plague many American towns and cities.

Published Sep 2, 2014

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