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Researchers Address Need to Protect the Earth from Harmful Impacts of Chemicals

An innovative research has shown that emergent transformation is required to control the detrimental effect of chemicals on the environment.

27 Jul 2018

Asian Residents Exposed to More Air Pollution than Americans or Europeans

A World Health Organization report states thatalmost 88% of premature deaths in low- and middle-income countries in Asia can be linked to air pollution.

12 Jul 2018

Black Carbon Crucial in Mitigating Global Climate Change

The majority of carbon emanating from fossil fuel combustion and wildfires is quickly released into the air as carbon dioxide.

10 Jul 2018

Researchers Use Numerical Simulation to Characterize Origins of Haze Pollution

Haze pollution is the combined effect of regional transport, chemical reactions, and emissions under unfavorable climatic conditions. Understanding the mechanisms underlying haze formation can be fortified through the use of numerical simulation. Consequently, policymakers could be benefited and efficient control strategies should materialize.

27 Jun 2018

Researchers Promote Awareness on Air Quality for National Clean Air Day

As a part of the National Clean Air Day, researchers have been involved in teaching children the significance of air quality.

21 Jun 2018

New Contest is Sourcing Proposals to Help SMEs Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Small and medium-sized enterprises make up 98.2 percent of businesses in Canada, and they emit as much climate change-causing greenhouse gas emissions per year as Canada's combined transportation sector, including every car, truck, train, plane, and ship. Reducing emissions can benefit SMEs by helping them grow while also building healthier communities.

21 Jun 2018