Devices that limit NOx emissions from electric power plants have helped clear the air over the United States.
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With new regulations of ozone-forming pollutants, bad air quality days in the eastern United States have dropped.
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NASA’s Aura satellite observes nitrogen dioxide hovering over many cities in the region, trapped by winter weather conditions.
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Emissions maps tell the story of global oil markets.
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Beijing suffers from severe air pollution. The air quality in Beijing is determined by its geography, weather conditions, and anthropogenic emissions.
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Scientists know cities are major emitters of greenhouse gases, but tracking emissions remains a challenge.
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A new analysis of data from the Aura satellite shows greater concentrations of this atmospheric pollutant.
Air pollution far more severe than what’s common today used to plague many American towns and cities.