Published in ERW, 25 Jan 2013
The late 21st century will see up to 25% more days with stagnant air conditions than the end of last century, claim researchers in the US. The worsening conditions will most affect the eastern US, the Mediterranean and eastern China, and could increase the number of deaths due to air pollution.
Stagnation tends to occur in areas where the temperature is fairly even, the atmosphere is stable and there is little rainfall. It is a serious issue for the climate because it allows ozone and particulate matter to accumulate near the Earth’s surface. […]
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