“It’s a bit like a video game,” Prof. DeCarlo said. “And we’re able to measure everything all at once.”
I would like to know how people go about measuring these chemicals and what goes in to collecting all of the data.
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Breathing elevated levels of formaldehyde and ozone has been linked to problems like respiratory irritation and inflammation, reduced lung function, and difficulties preventing and controlling asthma attacks.
As time goes on, I wonder if it will be more common for people to wear masks or something new that is created to help reduce exposure of these harmful chemicals.
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“If you want a chemical reaction to go faster, you add heat,” said Peter DeCarlo,
This reminded me of a study that came out recently about how scientists have found cancer-causing chemicals in benzoyl peroxide, which is used in many over-the-counter and prescription acne medications, that came up when exposed to high temperatures.
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New York City has warned that ozone in the city is at levels “unhealthy for sensitive groups.
I wonder how this could manifest for people who already have underlying health issues and how to know the root cause of some issues that are already present or come from this pollution.
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They detected spikes in methane, a potent greenhouse gas, most likely from leaks, or from natural-gas-burning buses. They found plumes of nitrous oxide, possibly from wastewater. And all along the ride, they logged elevated levels of ozone, the main ingredient of smog, as well as cancer-causing formaldehyde — both of which form readily in hot weather.
Since New York is highly populated and full of cars, I wonder how much worse it is for even more densely populated areas or if there are different types of gases and pollutants in different places.
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