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Ozone pollution will worsen climate change impact, study suggest

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Air pollution and ground-level ozone may worsen the impact that climate change is having on food crop production around the world, according to new research. Ground-level ozone is formed when pollutants from cars and industry react with sunlight, with the amount of ozone produced increasing as tem[.].

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EU emissions of ozone pollutants fall 78 per cent

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A European air pollutant report reveals a significant fall in the emissions of sulphur oxides and other ozone-forming pollutants over the last two decades.

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Are Asian emissions to blame for US ozone levels?

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A new international study suggests that springtime ozone levels above western North America are rising mainly because of air flowing eastward from the Pacific Ocean – a trend at its largest when the air originates in Asia. This could even make it difficult for the US to meet Clean Air Act standards for ozone pollution.

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Arab city continues green car movement

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Dubai is known as one of the most forward-thinking cities in the world, so it’s no surprise that it has been quick to embrace the green car movement. Considered the cultural hub of the Arab world, Sharjah has been stepping up its efforts to go green by planting trees in the city.

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Air pollution shame to cloud London Olympics

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A recent smog in the city, which cleared just in time for the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, was the worst ozone episode in six years. There is concern that London’s poor air quality could become a problem as the forecasts predict warmer days to come. Since then, the damp, cool conditions with a [.].

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Tesla drops base Model Y, Electrify America push, NACS and reliability: Today’s Car News

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This and more, here at Green Car Reports. While recent EPA emissions rules for passenger cars and commercial trucks will help clean up particle pollution, ozone pollution remains a challenge. EVs are part of the remedy, as progress is also made in curbing pollution from power plants.

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Report shows progress in battle for air quality

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Its annual report, entitled State of the Air 2011, finds that the majority of American cities most polluted by ozone or year-round particle pollution have improved, showing progress in the clean-up of toxics under the [.].

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