Energy & Green Tech
Polluting emissions from Chinese thermal power plants declined significantly between 2014 and 2017, according to research involving UCL.
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Engineering
Over the last few years of frequent and intense wildfire seasons, many parts of the U.S. have experienced hazardous air quality for days on end. At the same time a number of low-cost air quality monitors have come on the ...
Aug 18, 2020
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Machine learning & AI
Imagine being scared to breathe the air around you.
Mar 18, 2020
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Engineering
Air conditioning and heating systems are not only great for keeping a home cool or warm, but they also help clean the air of harmful pollutants.
Sep 26, 2018
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Hi Tech & Innovation
(Tech Xplore)—A lightsaber to deflect lasers? And you? In a special room where you can do battle? What kind of stairway to heaven is this? For Star Wars fans, divine news: there has been a patent filed which focuses on ...
Aug 22, 2016 weblog
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Computer Sciences
Using artificial intelligence, Cornell engineers have simplified and reinforced models that accurately calculate the fine particulate matter (PM2.5)—the soot, dust and exhaust emitted by trucks and cars that get into human ...
Jan 12, 2023
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Consumer & Gadgets
Air pollution kills around 7 million people each year. Most of these deaths occur in developing countries, where solid fuel is often burned in poorly ventilated spaces. However, between 26,000 and 38,000 of those deaths occur ...
Dec 15, 2022
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Automotive
The world's first attempt to measure particulate matter (PM) emissions generated by not only engine combustion but also the wearing down of brakes and tires is complete.
Oct 11, 2022
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Engineering
A team of researchers has designed a high-performance composite sponge that works effectively to filter particulate matter in high temperature and high humidity environments. The sponge, with its excellent mechanical properties, ...
Oct 3, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
A French ferry company has launched what it claims is the first vessel that uses filters to capture almost all air pollutants from the boat's exhaust fumes, sparking praise from campaigners and local authorities.
Sep 6, 2022
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