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The IPCC Third Assessment
Report is a product of the
Intergovernmental Panel on
Climate Change, which is
based in Geneva Switzerland,
and was established in 1988
by two United Nations
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Atmospheric chemistry
Atmospheric chemistry is a
branch of atmospheric
science in which the
chemistry of the Earth's
atmosphere and that of other
planets is studied. It is a
multidisciplinary field of
research and draws on
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Tropospheric ozone
Ozone (O3) is a key
constituent of the
troposphere. Photochemical
and chemical reactions
involving it drive many of
the chemical processes that
occur in the atmosphere by
day and by night. At
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Fossil fuel
Fossil fuels are
hydrocarbons, primarily
coal, fuel oil or natural
gas, formed from the remains
of dead plants and animals.
In common dialogue, the term
fossil fuel also includes
hydrocarbon-containing
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Air pollution
Air pollution is a broad term applied to any chemical, physical (particulate matter), or biological agent that modifies the natural characteristics of the atmosphere. The atmosphere is a complex, ... > more -
Scientific opinion on climate change
Various prominent bodies have commented on global warming, most notably the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). National and international scientific groups have issued statements both ... > more -
Automobile emissions control
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Climate model
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Environmental impact assessment
An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is an assessment of the likely human environmental health impact, risk to ecological health, and changes to nature's services that a project may have. The ... > more -
Nitrogen oxide
NOx is a generic term for the various nitrogen oxides produced during combustion. They are believed to aggravate asthmatic conditions, react with the oxygen in the air to produce ozone, which is also ... > more
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