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    Carbon Sequestration 101: Everything You Need to Know

    Carbon Sequestration 101: Everything You Need to Know

    Quick Key Facts What Is ‘Carbon Sequestration’? Carbon sequestration is the process of capturing atmospheric carbon dioxide — the most commonly produced greenhouse gas — and storing it in the Earth. Most of the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is formed by the combustion of fossil fuels, primarily coal and petroleum. The amount of atmospheric […]

    Low Emission Zones in Cities Lead to Improved Health Outcomes, Study Finds

    Low Emission Zones in Cities Lead to Improved Health Outcomes, Study Finds

    A new review links low emission zones (LEZs) and congestion charging zones (CCZs) in cities to improved health outcomes, particularly for cardiovascular disease outcomes. The review started by examining more than 2,000 LEZ- and CCZ-related studies, and the researchers ultimately decided to analyze 16 studies on LEZs and CCZs in cities across Europe and Asia […]