Study Suggests Climate Change May Hinder Smog Reduction Efforts in Some Regions
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA: MIT researchers found that in regions like North America and Western Europe, rising temperatures may make ground-level ozone less responsive to NOx emission cuts. Conversely, Northeast Asia may see more effectiveness in ozone control efforts. This underscores how higher heat can speed chemical reactions that form smog, offsetting emission reductions. Policymakers may need to intensify or shift strategies, potentially rebalancing NOx vs. VOC controls, to maintain cleaner air under a warming climate.
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- • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT): Leading the study.
- • Nitrogen Oxides (NOx): Key precursor to ozone smog.
- • Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs): Another major ozone precursor.
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