Pollution
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NASA
February’s Night Sky Notes: How Can You Help Curb Light Pollution?
Light pollution has long troubled astronomers, who generally shy away from deep sky observing under full Moon skies. The natural light from a bright Moon floods the sky and hides views of the Milky Way, dim galaxies and nebula, and shooting stars. In recent years, human-made light pollution has dramatically surpassed the interference of even a bright full Moon, and…
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NASA
NASA-Funded Study Assesses Pollution Near Los Angeles-Area Warehouses
As goods of all shapes and sizes journey from factory to doorstep, chances are they’ve stopped at a warehouse along the way — likely several of them. The sprawling structures are waypoints in the logistics networks that make e-commerce possible. Yet the convenience comes with tradeoffs, as illustrated in a recent NASA-funded study. Published in the journal GeoHealth, the research analyzes…
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Press Releases
Ways Cities Can Reduce Pollution
Due to the high density of vehicles, cities often face problems relating to air quality. This situation calls for change, as pollution can harm the environment as well as the citizens who reside in urban areas. Here are some ways cities can reduce pollution. Tighten Vehicle Emissions Standards Most people are familiar with emissions tests. However, these standards may be…
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What if the Problem is the Waste, Not the Energy? Air Burners, Inc. Has a Solution
PALM CITY, Fla., Jan. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Our World is drowning in waste and the focus on this dilemma tends to be directed at plastic waste, minimizing, recycling and repurposing. What about the massive “forgotten” waste stream that is mostly of natural origin, wood and vegetative waste? According to agencies like the U.S. EPA and the World Bank, it accounts for about…
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Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc. Establishes Regional Operations in Thailand
Long Beach, CA & Bangkok, Thailand, November 12, 2019 – Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc. a multinational environmental pollution abatement and energy solutions firm, today announced that it has expanded its manufacturing operations in Bangkok, Thailand. The new Ship & Shore Thailand effort offers the same solution planning and fulfillment capabilities as its U.S. and Chinese counterpart locations. The S&SE move into Thailand arose from both…
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5 Innovative and Eco-Friendly Apps for Your Smartphone
Smartphones have evolved from fun and convenient status symbols to devices the average American cannot do without. Despite the rising cost of both Android and iPhone models, these phones still sell in their millions and can be filled with apps that help you with everything from buying groceries to finding a local dog groomer. However, what you may not…
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