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Industrial pollutants from China's increasingly robust use of coal are plating out across the globe, including here in Alaska, brought here by storms crossing the Pacific Ocean transporting tons of airborne chemicals that shower onto coastal waters and inland where it they end up in the local food chain, according to scientists studying the phenomenon.
The scientists doing their sciency thing can study the pollutants to find the original source, which is why they can say as a certainty the pollution in Alaska is coming from China. As well, they are attempting to measure the percentage of overall pollution in the United States coming from China, and the numbers are a little frightening.
A Scientific American article published online this week noted that a brown cloud leaving China is visible from space 'and takes about a week to cross the Pacific to the western U.S., where it accounts for as much as 15 percent of the air pollution.'
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What causes air pollution in china?
Air pollution in China has been caused by industrialization. Air pollution is caused by vehicles, factories, and even smoking. The smog from China is able to reach as far away as California.
Where is a recent area of extreme pollution?
A recent area of extreme pollution is China. The recent air pollution in China has reported having effects on all parts of the world.
What countries cause the most air pollution?
China, who accounts for 1/4 of the world's CO2 emissions.
How does industrial pollution affect your water?
pollution leaks out into the water and makes water pollution
Is there pollution in the streets?
Yes there is lots of pollution in the streets. This is due to cars and trucks. Apart from this polluted smoke and waste from industries affect the cities as well. However; US and Europe have strict pollution rules and adapt best practices to avoid pollution expanding.
How does ocean pollution affect people?
it kills us
Does the water pollution in China's lakes and rivers affect the people and wild life?
yes
What can you get from land pollution from China?
wat can you get from land pollution from china?
How do eels affect the pollution?
eels affect pollution by when their electricity mixes with water it makes some pollution, but not much therefore creating water pollution. It also affects us because it can't be evaporated again unless cleanly rinsed out
How did the fall of China affect the the US?
China had never fallen and it will never fall.
How did Nixon's visit to china affect relations between the US and china?
LAYNE
What are the different types of pollution in China?
There are many different types of pollution in China. They include: Waste, Electronic Waste, Industrial Pollution, Water Pollution, Air Pollution, Particulates, Lead, Persistent Organic Pollutants.
How pollution from one location can affect the environment far away from the source of the pollution?
How pollution from one location can affect the environment far away from the source of pollution
What did China invent in the ancient times affect us today?
COMPUTERZ
Where is there pollution in Taiwan?
There's pollution because of factories and wind that blows pollution from China to Taiwan
What causes air pollution in china?
Air pollution in China has been caused by industrialization. Air pollution is caused by vehicles, factories, and even smoking. The smog from China is able to reach as far away as California.
How do you affect the weather?
We affect the earth by pollution
