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May 27

An Unexpected Spike in Nighttime Pollution Opens in new window

Chemical reactions previously thought to require sunlight are flourishing in the dark—and stinking up the night air.

May 08

To study air, clouds, and climate, good data goes a long way Opens in new window

Albert Presto, director of the Center for Atmospheric Particle Studies, used support from the Scott Institute for Energy Innovation’s hardware and software tool upgrade program to acquire a new sulfur dioxide monitor, which enables CAPS researchers to conduct critical field work and gather insightful data.

Jan 05

Ocean winds and tides bring new data for climate models Opens in new window

Coty Jen and her students tested their prototype instruments on the coast of Maine. Their measurements will help identify the role that emissions from seaweed play in atmospheric processes.

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Chemical Engineering

Jen investigates Pittsburgh’s pungent nocturnal pollution

ChemE’s Coty Jen worked alongside other researchers at CMU’s Center for Atmospheric Particle Studies to identify the source of nighttime stenches in Southwestern PA.

Africa Clean Air Network

Presto joins Africa Clean Air Network Advisory Council

MechE’s Albert Presto has joined the Africa Clean Air Network’s Advisory Council to provide strategic guidance for the network.

ABCNews

Jen discusses record amount of sargassum seaweed

ChemE’s Coty Jen spoke with ABC News about the record amount of seaweed in the Caribbean.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Adams contextualizes Pittsburgh’s air quality score in recent report

EPP Head Peter Adams spoke with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette about this year’s American Lung Association report on national air quality. He contextualized the findings to note that air quality is a program for the entire northeast and not limited to the city.

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