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January 19, 2020
Despite the prominent health threat posed by fine particulate pollution, fundamental aspects of its formation and evolution continue to elude scientists. This is true especially for the organic fraction of fine particles (also called aerosol), much of which forms as organic gases are oxidized by the atmosphere. Computer models under-predict this so-called “secondary” organic aerosol...
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Sustainability has become a business imperative for all companies. Businesses can make progress through public-private collaborations, cross-industry partnerships and CEO-led associations. Businesses should work to source responsibly, minimize their footprint, innovate around the life cycle of a resource and be transparent. By now, we all understand the importance of investing in sustainable business practices. What...
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China is stepping up restrictions on the production, sale and use of single-use plastic products, according to the state planner, as it seeks to tackle one of the country’s biggest environmental problems. Vast amounts of untreated plastic waste are buried in landfills or dumped in rivers. The United Nations has identified single-use plastics as one...
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