Environmental science – Page 53
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NewsEnvironmental scientist calls for extensive climate mitigation studies
Carbon dioxide removal operations will need to start by 2020 if emissions targets are not met
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OpinionThe toxic tale of the Flint water crisis
The city’s dilemma highlights serious regulatory failings but demonstrates the empowerment offered by citizen science, explains Mark Peplow
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FeatureA volatile question
VOCs are more than just a man-made problem. Anthony King looks through the wood to the trees
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ResearchResearchers raise a flag for high altitude sensors
Electric generator flaps in the wind and may usher in self-powered stratospheric sensors
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NewsGreen chemistry hindered by lack of toxicology training
Leaders in the field condemn the lack of toxicology education for chemistry undergraduate and PhD students
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ResearchSnow soaks up pollutants from engine exhausts
Air quality regulators should consider freezing temperatures and snow
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NewsGlobal mercury treaty benefits US more than domestic action
Minamata Convention would lower mercury exposure 91% by 2050, compared to 32% for US’s own policies
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BusinessNew vinyl catalyst will reduce mercury emissions
Johnson Matthey strikes gold as China’s PVC industry looks for cleaner processes
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Opinion
The judgement of Paris
Our environmental ambitions are only as good as the companies we keep
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NewsUS bans microbeads from personal care products
Plastic particles added to cosmetics and some drugs will also be phased out by 2019
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NewsUS chemical safety law poised for reform in early 2016
Bill updating the US Toxic Substances Control Act has finally passed both chambers of Congress
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Research
Nasa show human impact on atmosphere with pollution maps
Nitrogen dioxide emissions reflect trends in political climate, according to Nasa research
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ResearchNew camera makes methane visible
Infrared technique could be used to audit greenhouse gas sources such as factories, power stations and farms
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NewsWorld leaders agree climate deal at COP21 talks
Paris agreement sets out plans to limit warming to 2°C and work towards zero net emissions
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FeatureGoing for gold
Nina Notman looks at attempts to reduce the environmental impacts of small-scale gold mining
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ResearchCutting edge chemistry in 2015
We take a look back at the year’s most interesting chemical science stories
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NewsParis climate summit yields push for clean energy
Several major initiatives were launched by government and industry leaders on the first day of the talks