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Scientists have shown that anthropogenic low-volatility organic vapors play a substantial role in the generation of secondary organic aerosols (SOA) in four Chinese megacities, giving fresh insights into how to effectively address urban air pollution challenges.
Being able to cook an egg over pavement on a hot, sunny day comes with a reason. During the day, concrete, blacktop, bricks, parking lots, pavement, and buildings all absorb and continue to hold heat, then emitting the heat back out. And with cities that have lots of pavement or numerous large buildings, it's not a surprise that metropolitan regions can experience higher temperatures than their rural match. (Photo : Getty Images) Urban Heat Islands This isn't a dissimilarity of just a few degrees, in most cases. Neighborhoods found in cities that are highly developed can see mid-afternoon...