//www.koonmotors.com/news/earth_climate/environmental_issues/ News on Environmental Issues. Research articles on global warming, ozone depletion, air and water pollution, acid rain, waste management and more. en-us Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:54:09 EDT Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:54:09 EDT 60 //www.koonmotors.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png//www.koonmotors.com/news/earth_climate/environmental_issues/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112418.htm As drinking water flows through pipes and into a glass, it runs against the rubber seals inside some plumbing devices. These parts contain additives that contribute to their flexibility and durability, but these potentially harmful compounds can leak into drinking water, according to a small-scale study. The authors report that the released compounds, which are typically linked to tire pollution, also transformed into other unwanted byproducts. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:24:18 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112418.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905202507.htm Right at the bottom of the deep sea, the first very simple forms of life on earth probably emerged a long time ago. Today, the deep sea is known for its bizarre fauna. Intensive research is being conducted into how the number of species living on the sea floor have changed in the meantime. Some theories say that the ecosystems of the deep sea have emerged again and again after multiple mass extinctions and oceanic upheavals. Today's life in the deep sea would thus be comparatively young in the history of the Earth. But there is increasing evidence that parts of this world are much older than previously thought. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 20:25:07 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905202507.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905155647.htm If the region surrounding Chicago -- North America's largest freight hub -- shifted just 30% of its current on-road heavy-duty vehicles to electric versions, it would substantially reduce pollution and save hundreds of lives per year, with the benefits largely concentrated in disadvantaged communities, according to a new study. The study authors highlight that neighborhoods with predominantly Black, Hispanic and Latinx residents would benefit the most -- potentially reducing disproportionate pollution and health burdens in historically marginalized areas. 星期二,2023年9月05日15:56:47美国东部时间 //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905155647.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125052.htm Invasive alien species are animals that may pose a threat to biodiversity, but it's time to deal with that threat in a more ethical way. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:50:52 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125052.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125049.htm Reducing air pollution in kitchens could drastically improve health outcomes for the most vulnerable communities globally, say experts. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:50:49 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125049.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230904133143.htm 大气科学家发现丰富的fine sea salt aerosol production from wind-blown snow in the central Arctic, increasing seasonal surface warming. Mon, 04 Sep 2023 13:31:43 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230904133143.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230901143623.htm A new study finds that farmers in India have adapted to warming temperatures by intensifying the withdrawal of groundwater used for irrigation. If the trend continues, the rate of groundwater loss could triple by 2080, further threatening India's food and water security. Reduced water availability in India due to groundwater depletion and climate change could threaten the livelihoods of more than one-third of the country's 1.4 billion residents and has global implications. Fri, 01 Sep 2023 14:36:23 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230901143623.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230901124054.htm As global ice dams begin to weaken due to warming temperatures, a new study suggests that prior attempts to evaluate the mass of the huge floating ice shelves that line the Antarctic ice sheet may have overestimated their thickness. 星期五,2023年9月01日12:40:54 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230901124054.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230901124045.htm Health benefits that have resulted from reductions in fine particulate air pollution aren't distributed equally among populations in the U.S., a new Yale-led study finds. Racial and ethnic minorities -- and Black people in particular -- still experience disproportionately high rates of cardiovascular disease-related deaths caused by exposure to fine particulate matter, according to the research. 星期五,2023年9月01日12:40:45 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230901124045.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121728.htm A new study shows that young individuals with even mild asthma should remember to turn ventilation all the way up when cooking or burning candles. The fumes can cause irritation and inflammation in the body. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:17:28 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121728.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121715.htm At a time of unparalleled rates of biodiversity loss, a new interconnected system to monitor biodiversity around the world is needed to guide action quickly enough to target conservation efforts to where they are most needed. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:17:15 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121715.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121648.htm Plant species from certain geographic regions are more successful in spreading outside their native ranges than others -- but why? Ecologists provide answers by exploring how the ecological and evolutionary histories of plants can influence their relationships with humans and their success as invaders. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:16:48 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121648.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121643.htm A recent study finds that Arctic soil methane uptake may be larger than previously thought, and that methane uptake increases under dry conditions and with availability of labile carbon substrates. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:16:43 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121643.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121626.htm New research found that marine heat waves -- prolonged periods of unusually warm ocean temperatures -- haven't had a lasting effect on the fish communities that feed most of the world. The finding is in stark contrast to the devastating effects seen on other marine ecosystems cataloged by scientists after similar periods of warming, including widespread coral bleaching and harmful algal blooms. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:16:26 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121626.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831120640.htm The rapid sea level rise and resulting retreat of coastal habitat seen at the end of the last Ice Age could repeat itself if global average temperatures rise beyond certain levels, according to an analysis by an international team of scientists. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:06:40 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831120640.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830160823.htm Emphasising the need for energy independence and environmental stewardship could help to change people’s minds about the climate crisis, a new study says. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:08:23 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830160823.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131932.htm 一个研究小组已经conclusively demonstrated that global warming stands as primary driver behind the recent increase in heavy rainfall and heatwaves using deep learning convolutional neural network. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:19:32 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131932.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131925.htm New work could help forest managers predict which forests are most at risk from drought and which will survive. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:19:25 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131925.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131858.htm Economies already under stress respond more strongly to weather events like heat waves, river floods and tropical cyclones, a new study shows. A global economic crisis as during the Covid-19 pandemic strongly amplifies the price increases private households experience from the impacts of weather extremes, a team of researchers finds. The price impacts tripled in China, doubled in the United States and increased by a third in the European Union. 结婚,2023年8月30日13:18:58美国东部时间 //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131858.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131808.htm A new study found that 12% of Americans, mostly men or people aged 50-65, consume half of all beef on a given day, contributing to adverse health and environmental impacts. Educational programs targeting this group may help reduce consumption and address environmental concerns, as beef production has high greenhouse gas emissions, emphasizing the need for awareness and messaging. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:18:08 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131808.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131340.htm Scientists have revised previous assumptions about the influence of pollutant particles, known as aerosols, on global warming. Using satellite data, researchers have shown that the relationship between water droplets in clouds and aerosol concentration is more non-linear than previously thought. Specifically, in heavily polluted regions, the additional warming of the Earth resulting from better air quality could occur much later than originally believed -- perhaps as much as 20 or 30 years later than expected. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:13:40 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131340.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125945.htm Nitrogen dioxide levels in remote forest areas are increasing, and wildfire and soil emissions are likely the reasons why, finds a new study. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:59:45 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125945.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125815.htm Could blending of crushed rock with arable soil lower global temperatures? Researchers study global warming events from 40 and 56 million years ago to find answers. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:58:15 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125815.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828162328.htm 突然的气候变化影响降雨型erns worldwide in the past, especially in the tropical monsoon region, a new study shows. An international team of scientists used dripstones from globally distributed caves together with model simulations to analyze the global impacts of rapid Northern-Hemisphere temperature increases, the widely studied Dansgaard-Oeschger events, that repeatedly occurred during the last ice age. The comparison of stalagmite and model data shows in unprecedented detail how these abrupt changes and the associated modifications of the Atlantic overturning circulation, AMOC for short, have affected global atmospheric circulation. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 16:23:28 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828162328.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828130358.htm Due to intensifying sea-ice melting in the Arctic, sunlight is now penetrating deeper and deeper into the ocean. Since marine zooplankton respond to the available light, this is also changing their behavior -- especially how the tiny organisms rise and fall within the water column. As an international team of researchers has now shown, in the future this could lead to more frequent food shortages for the zooplankton, and to negative effects for larger species including seals and whales. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 13:03:58 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828130358.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230825122036.htm Replacing single use plastic cups with paper ones is problematic. Researchers show that a paper cup that ends up in nature can also cause damage as they also contain toxic chemicals. Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:20:36 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230825122036.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824111911.htm The first three weeks of July 2023 have been the hottest global three-week period so far. Researchers report that the European population's exposure to heat was highest in Italy. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 11:19:11 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824111911.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824110830.htm Emperor penguin colonies experienced unprecedented breeding failure in a region of Antarctica where there was total sea ice loss in 2022. The discovery supports predictions that over 90% of emperor penguin colonies will be quasi-extinct by the end of the century, based on current global warming trends. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 11:08:30 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824110830.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823165405.htm To prepare for extreme heat waves around the world -- particularly in places known for cool summers -- climate-simulation models that include a new computing concept may save tens of thousands of lives. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 16:54:05 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823165405.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823122546.htm Researchers combined human and ecological factors to analyze the global scale of non-native tree species invasions. Human activity in hotspots of global trade, such as maritime ports, is linked to an increased likelihood of non-native tree species invasions. However, a high diversity of native tree species can help to curb the intensity of such invasions. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:25:46 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823122546.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823122544.htm Gold and mineral mining in and near rivers across the tropics is degrading waterways in 49 countries, according to a new study. Published in Nature, the findings represent the first physical footprint of river mining and its hydrological impacts on a global scale. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:25:44 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823122544.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823122534.htm A new study has revealed why coral reefs can thrive in seemingly nutrient poor water, a phenomenon that has fascinated scientists since Charles Darwin. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:25:34 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823122534.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823122532.htm An international team of scientists found that volcanic eruptions can cause the Pacific Walker Circulation to temporarily weaken, inducing El Niño-like conditions. The results provide important insights into how El Niño and La Niña events may change in the future. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:25:32 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823122532.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823121438.htm New Yorkers can apparently breathe a sigh of relief, at least for now. Their exposure to the smoke in June 2023 from Canadian wildfires led to only a slightly higher bump in visits to New York City hospital emergency departments for breathing problems or asthma attacks than what is seen on days when pollen counts are high. However, authors of a new study say other possible health effects, such as possible heart attacks and stroke, still need to be investigated. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:14:38 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823121438.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822151732.htm A new study finds rivers and streams at higher latitudes contributing as much methane, a potent greenhouse gas, to the atmosphere as warmer waters in the tropics. The surrounding habitat, not temperature, is the important driver of methane emissions. The findings could improve methane estimates and models of climate change, and point to land-management changes and restoration opportunities that can reduce the amount of methane escaping into the atmosphere. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 15:17:32 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822151732.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822111637.htm A shipping container that can test passive cooling systems could help researchers and builders find carbon-free ways to keep people cool in extreme temperatures. Researchers created the 60 square-foot chamber to test passive systems that use wind towers along with water evaporation instead of electricity to cool spaces. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:16:37 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822111637.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230817164040.htm The economists say more frequent use of up-front experiments would result in more effective environmental policymaking in areas ranging from pollution control to timber harvesting across the world. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:40:40 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230817164040.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230817164011.htm 传统智慧在生态学家认为the more species there are inhabiting an ecosystem, the less vulnerable any one species will be to a threat like a parasite. A new study of tadpoles illustrates how overlapping biological and environmental factors can complicate how we value protecting diverse animal communities. The researchers found that environmental pollutants like road salt influence whether increased biodiversity helps or hinders disease outbreaks in wildlife, which can complicate how we value protecting diverse animal communities. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:40:11 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230817164011.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230817163849.htm A new study reveals that the wealthiest Americans, those whose income places them in the top 10% of earners, are responsible for 40% of the nation's total greenhouse gas emissions. The study links income, especially income derived from financial investments, to the emissions used in generating that income. The authors suggest that policymakers adopt taxes focused on shareholders and the carbon intensity of investment incomes in order to equitably meet the goal of keeping the global temperature to 1.5 C of warming. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:38:49 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230817163849.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816170631.htm The in-depth analysis reveals how local tidal currents strongly affect the movement of sea ice in the Arctic ocean and provides an unprecedented look at how the makeup of the seafloor is causing some of the most abrupt changes. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:06:31 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816170631.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816134647.htm Human-caused climate change is shortening the snow cover period in the Arctic. But according to new research led by Earth system scientists, some parts of the Arctic are getting deeper snowpack than normal, and that deep snow is driving the thawing of long-frozen permafrost carbon reserves and leading to increased emissions of greenhouse gasses like carbon dioxide and methane. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 13:46:47 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816134647.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816114231.htm Researchers have demonstrated the use of a specially coated metal mesh to harvest water from fog and simultaneously remove pollutants. People living in foggy areas with low rainfall should benefit from this technology. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 11:42:31 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816114231.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816114220.htm 植物可以解决迫在眉睫的威胁啊f microplastic pollution? Scientists found that if you add tannins (natural plant compounds that make your mouth pucker if you bite into an unripe fruit) to a layer of wood dust, you can create a filter that can trap virtually all microplastic particles present in water. While the experiment remains a lab set-up at this stage, the team is convinced that the solution can be scaled up easily and inexpensively. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 11:42:20 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816114220.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816114205.htm Indoor air pollution may have met its match. Scientists have designed catalyst-coated lampshades that transform indoor air pollutants into harmless compounds. The lampshades work with halogen and incandescent light bulbs, and the team is extending the technology so it will also be compatible with LEDs. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 11:42:05 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816114205.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816114128.htm Tiny plastic particles can be found in the air over the oceans even far away from the coast. According to a new study, microplastics are not only carried by the wind, but also escape into the atmosphere from seawater. Researchers present data on the composition and sources of different types of plastic in the air over the North Atlantic and the origin of the particles. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 11:41:28 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816114128.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816114109.htm A research team used data from low-cost sensors, artificial intelligence and mobility data to improve models that assess human exposure to fine particulate matter (PM 2.5), tiny particles in smoke and other forms of air pollution that can pose health dangers. The models may help public health officials develop strategies for reducing exposure to unhealthy air quality. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 11:41:09 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816114109.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230814174539.htm Farmers around the world could help the planet reach a key carbon removal goal set by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) by mixing crushed volcanic rocks into their fields, a new study reports. The study also highlights wet, warm tropics as the most promising locations for this climate intervention strategy. Mon, 14 Aug 2023 17:45:39 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230814174539.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230814122400.htm Laboratory tests of 'ball milling' forever chemicals (PFAS) in soil suggest this method of destruction can be scaled up to help remediate thousands of sites around the world, scientists say. Mon, 14 Aug 2023 12:24:00 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230814122400.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230814122350.htm With climate change, irrigating more crops in the United States will be critical to sustaining future yields, as drought conditions are likely to increase due to warmer temperatures and shifting precipitation patterns. Yet less than 20% of croplands are equipped for irrigation. A new study finds that by the middle of the 21st century under a moderate greenhouse gas emissions scenario, the benefits of expanded irrigation will outweigh the costs of installation and operation over an expanded portion of current U.S. croplands. The study maps where it makes the most sense to install irrigation for corn and soybeans and if there's enough water to do so. Mon, 14 Aug 2023 12:23:50 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230814122350.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230814122323.htm New findings have found that water use efficiency has stalled since 2001 which implies not as much CO2 was being taken in by plants and more water was consumed and that could have implications on carbon cycling, agricultural production and water resources. Mon, 14 Aug 2023 12:23:23 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230814122323.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230814121753.htm No amount of air pollution is good for the brain, but wildfires and the emissions resulting from agriculture and farming in particular may pose especially toxic threats to cognitive health, according to new research. Mon, 14 Aug 2023 12:17:53 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230814121753.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230811143831.htm Wastewater treatment plants are undoubtedly a great achievement. After all, they have made a significant contribution to improving the quality of natural waters. A study shows, however, that substances still manage to enter the water cycle that have an impact on the composition of the organisms living in it. Fri, 11 Aug 2023 14:38:31 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230811143831.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230811115516.htm Using a novel method to detect microbial activity in biological soil crusts, or biocrusts, after they are wetted, a research team in a new study uncovered clues that will lead to a better understanding of the role microbes play in forming a living skin over many semi-arid ecosystems around the world. The tiny organisms -- and the microbiomes they create -- are threatened by climate change. Fri, 11 Aug 2023 11:55:16 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230811115516.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230811115442.htm With methods of so-called geoengineering, the climate could theoretically be artificially influenced and cooled. Researchers have now investigated whether it would be possible to prevent the melting of the West Antarctic ice sheet by artificially 'dimming the sun'. The results show that artificial influence does not work without decarbonization and entails high risks. Fri, 11 Aug 2023 11:54:42 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230811115442.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230810180115.htm Microscopic plastic particles have been found in the fats and lungs of two-thirds of the marine mammals in a graduate student's study of ocean microplastics. The presence of polymer particles and fibers in these animals suggests that microplastics can travel out of the digestive tract and lodge in the tissues. Thu, 10 Aug 2023 18:01:15 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230810180115.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230810110330.htm Terrestrial carbon sinks can mitigate the greenhouse effect. Researchers pooled various data sources and found that European carbon storage takes place mainly in surface biomass in East Europe. However, changes of land use in particular have caused this carbon sink to decline. Thu, 10 Aug 2023 11:03:30 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230810110330.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809130652.htm Between 1990 and 2019, the total annual number of premature CVD deaths and years of disability attributable to particulate matter air pollution rose by 31% worldwide. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 13:06:52 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809130652.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809130608.htm New research indicates that mitigating both local land and sea-based human impacts, especially in terms of pollutants and over-fishing, provides coral reef ecosystems with the best opportunity to persist under climate change. Along some highly populated areas on the shorelines of Hawai'i, wastewater pollution and urban runoff combine with fishing pressures to put immense stress on coral reefs. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 13:06:08 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809130608.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809130604.htm If climate models predict that much of tropical Africa will become wetter with a warming climate, then why does it keep getting drier in the Horn of Africa? Wed, 09 Aug 2023 13:06:04 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809130604.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809125816.htm Scientists have identified large-scale climate patterns that could be used to predict the co-occurrence of extreme heat and ozone days in China months before they occur. Like predictions for hurricane and wildfire seasons, the forecasts could help the government prepare resources and implement policies to mitigate the severity of the season. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 12:58:16 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809125816.htm