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Tag Archives: natural gas
Pants on Fire, Causing Higher Carbon Emissions
President Trump, concerned about poor performance with Millennials and Independents is now touting his record in reducing US carbon emissions. This Pants-On-Fire lie has him taking credit for a decade-long trajectory toward lower emissions that is predominantly caused by a … Continue reading
Posted in air pollution, climate
Tagged carbon dioxide, climate, coal, emissions, greenhouse gas, lies, natural gas, pants-on-fire, policy, Trump
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The Big Stink: II. Scents and the Weather
Weather conditions can promote or inhibit bad smells in an urban area. Warm weather can increase bacterial decomposition of organic matter, which under certain conditions can produce sulfurous smells – this is why it often reeks when you walk past … Continue reading
Posted in air pollution, water, weather
Tagged Manhattan, maple syrup, mercaptan, natural gas, new jersey, New York City, pollution, rotten egg
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