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Every living thing on our planet needs air to survive. Most of the time, we hardly even think about Earth's air. But did you know that many of the things we use every day-from cars to electricity-hurt the quality of our air? The pollution in the air can make people, plants, and animals sick. We must join together in the quest to improve Earth's air quality. With engaging text and eye-catching images-plus a special Going Green section-this book tells...
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Indoor gardens are sometimes incorporated as a part of air conditioning or heating systems because indoor plants reduce the effects of pollution and heat induced by the air conditioning or heating systems. Indoor plants such as aloe vera, chrysanthemums, orchids, anthuriums, palms and ferns are able to reduce indoor air pollution, particularly the presence of pollutants or volatile organic compounds (VOC) such as benzene, toluene, and xylene by removing...
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Exhaust from cars and factories pollutes Earth's air more each day. But does our air quality contribute to Earth's changing climate? And can climate change affect the air we breathe? Discover the connection between air quality and climate change, learn about the dangers of air pollution, and find out what scientists are doing to improve our air quality.
4) Policies and Investments to Address Climate Change and Air Quality in the Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei Regi
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This report shows how air quality in the People's Republic of China's fast-growing Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei industrial hub has deteriorated and presents an integrated, cost-effective model to reduce emissions. Analyzing the costs and benefits of different scenarios, it sets out a modeling framework and shows how adapting policies to tackle emissions and improve air quality can help boost the region's development, environment, and public well-being. It...
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"Written for students and professionals alike, this book presents a concise and well-illustrated overview of the most important techniques available for reducing energy footprints along with the professional context for their use. In addition to tackling the discipline's ethical responsibilities, each chapter takes on specific considerations such as rainwater harvesting, gray-water recycling, passive heating techniques, green roofs, wind energy, daylighting,...
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