Study advises Chinese government to change fuel in millions of households
Monday, June 22, 2009 - 09:35
in Earth & Climate
Scientists in China are recommending that the Chinese government consider phasing out the direct burning of traditional chunks of coal in millions of households. It suggests that the government substitute coal briquettes and improved stoves for cooking and heating to help reduce the country's high air pollution levels. The recommendation stems from one of the first scientific studies showing that this approach is effective in improving air quality, including a 98 percent reduction in air pollution from tiny, inhalable particles of coal soot. Their study is scheduled for the 15 July issue of ACS' Environmental Science and Technology, a semi-monthly journal...