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China’s new frontier for VOC regulations

GreenBiz

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) combine with nitrogen oxide to create ozone, a key precursor to smog. In 2010, the Central Government of China integrated the "Guideline on Strengthening Joint Prevention and Control of Atmospheric Pollution to Improve Air Quality" into its 12th Five Year Plan.

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Fossil Fuel Interests Spent Millions to Tank Clean Air Bills in Colorado

DeSmogBlog

Protect Colorado, a group that received more than $4 million from Chevron, Occidental, and other oil and gas interests, spent heavily to support pro-industry ballot initiatives before and during the session — a critical form of political leverage. Ozone pollution is linked to shortness of breath, asthma attacks, and heart damage.

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New Report ‘Ringing the Alarm Bell’ for Climate Advocacy Conflict of Interest

DeSmogBlog

In Colorado, fossil fuel interests are vigorously opposing legislative bills meant to clean up the state’s heavily polluted air. The Colorado Springs area received failing grades for ozone in 2024. Instead, several have retained fossil fuel lobbyists to work on their behalf.

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Secrets of a long partnership in gas detection (Sponsored content)

Envirotec Magazine

In recent years, the effects of vehicular air pollution on human health have become better understood, and received greater political and media attention. The company’s products are employed in commercial, institutional, municipal and light industrial markets, and in a wide variety of applications. A car park installation.

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Managing NOx gas emissions from combustion

Envirotec Magazine

Pollution can only be managed effectively if it is monitored effectively. So, as political pressure increases on measures to limit the emissions of the oxides of nitrogen, James Clements, managing director of UK analyser manufacturer Signal Group , explains the current issues and the latest advances in monitoring technology.

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Gas Company in PR Offensive Ahead of Decision on Hydrogen Trial

DeSmogBlog

When hydrogen is combusted for heating, a 2021 paper found that it can create nitrogen oxides (NOx), an air pollutant that is “harmful in its own right and is a precursor to other pollutants of concern such as fine particulate matter and ozone”. That’s bad for tackling fuel poverty and bad for the climate,” he said.

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ExxonMobil Urges EU to Remove ‘Policy Hurdles’ Slowing Oil Industry’s Hydrogen Plans

DeSmogBlog

It could also contribute to increases in ground-level ozone pollution — which is harmful to human health. While hydrogen on its own does not trap heat, it can interact with other substances in the atmosphere to prolong the lifetime of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas.

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