Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

One good example of the nexus between global warming and local pollution is ground-level ozone. A study of the causes of the explosion suggested the need for stronger safety regulations. To make matters worse, NOx contributes to the formation of ground-level ozone and secondary PM2.5,

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HumanNature

JANUARY 30, 2025

We breathe oxygen from the atmosphere, weather systems distribute water, and the ozone in the upper atmosphere protects us from harmful radiation. 5] Additionally, the reaction of these volatile chemicals contributes to ground-level ozone production, which, unlike ozone in the stratosphere, is hazardous to human health.

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Vermont Law

JANUARY 18, 2016

Correspondingly, in the US, land use laws aim at environmental protection after urban development but no specific regulation addresses the UHIE. Third, current building regulation is opaque, inconsistent, and unpopular with developers. Green-roofs buffer some stormwater, sequester carbon, and improve water quality. flood-prone regions.

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