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NOAA-led Research Team Takes Measure of the Variability of the Atmosphere’s Self-Cleaning Capacity
By editor on Jan 8, 2011 | In Environment, US Federal Government, NOAA, Pollution, Global Warming | Send feedback »
An international, NOAA led research team took a significant step forward in understanding the atmospheres ability to cleanse itself of air pollutants and some other gases, except carbon dioxide. The issue has been controversial for many years, with some studies suggesting the self-cleaning power of the atmosphere is fragile and sensitive to environmental changes, while others suggest greater stability. And what researchers are finding is that the atmospheres self cleaning capacity is rather stable. more »