The case for action on black carbon
Reducing black carbon emissions will help in avoiding climate tipping points, building resilience and delivering clean air. This policy brief outlines the latest science on black carbon, examples of cost
Black Carbon
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Emissions from S Asian brick production & potential climate impact
Presentation by Ellen Baum of Climate and Health Research Network at the Anil Agarwal Dialogue 2015: Poor in climate change, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, March 11 – 12, 2015.
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Overview of state of regulation and challenges
Presentation by Nivit Kumar Yadav of Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) at the Anil Agarwal Dialogue 2015: Poor in climate change, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, March 11 – 12, 2015.
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Household energy, health, and climate: the Kerosene Story
Presentation by Kirk R. Smith, University of California-Berkeley and Nicholas Lam, University of Illinois-Urbana at the Anil Agarwal Dialogue 2015: Poor in climate change, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi,
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Survey of best practices in reducing emissions through vehicle replacement programs
In many regions of the world, older, high-emitting vehicles account for a small percentage of the overall vehicle fleet but a disproportionately large share of total emissions. It is estimated that these
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Air pollution from marine vessels in the U.S. High Arctic in 2025
Marine vessels are a large source of greenhouse gas and air pollutant emissions, including CO2, NOX, SOX, particulate matter and black carbon, which impact local air quality, human health, and the global
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Burning of cow dung cakes near Taj Mahal banned
Amid concerns over Taj Mahal turning yellow due to increasing pollution, the district administration has banned burning of cow dung cakes in the city while use of coal by small units will also be prohibited
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Diesel power generation: inventories and black carbon emissions in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
This study establishes a baseline inventory of the number, types, and approximate distribution of DG sets in use in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal and estimates air pollution emissions, including black
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Bringing development and climate together in Asia
This paper discusses the potential co-benefits, such as additional local air quality and improved public health, from climate change policies implemented in Asia. Following a discussion of different findings
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The discoloration of the Taj Mahal due to particulate carbon and dust deposition
The white marble domes of the Taj Mahal are iconic images of India that attract millions of visitors every year. Over the past several decades the outer marble surfaces of the Taj Mahal have begun to discolor
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Dumping dirty diesels in Latin America: reducing black carbon and air pollution from diesel engines in Latin American countries
Recent studies have shown that black carbon, a component of particulate matter (PM), is the second most powerful climate warming pollutant after carbon dioxide (CO2), and international experts have linked