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Recent Examples of smog
Dystopian scenes of orange haze and buildings enveloped by fog emerge each year as smog season dominates the news, raising alarm as doctors warn of the risk of respiratory diseases and impacts on life expectancy.
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Noemi Cassanelli, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
The greenhouse gas rating is a 5, and the smog rating is a 7; both out of 10.
—Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2024
Carbon emissions, and other greenhouse gases from human activity, cause long-term shifts in temperatures and weather, while also contributing to respiratory disease by forming smog and air pollution.
—Ryan Browne,lora Kolodny, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2024
The report says wildfires produce toxic types of particulates, some of them carcinogenic, that can be up to 10 times more harmful to people than other sources of air pollution like auto smog or smokestack emissions.
—Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 12 July 2024
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Noemi Cassanelli, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
The greenhouse gas rating is a 5, and the smog rating is a 7; both out of 10.
—Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2024
Carbon emissions, and other greenhouse gases from human activity, cause long-term shifts in temperatures and weather, while also contributing to respiratory disease by forming smog and air pollution.
—Ryan Browne,lora Kolodny, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2024
The report says wildfires produce toxic types of particulates, some of them carcinogenic, that can be up to 10 times more harmful to people than other sources of air pollution like auto smog or smokestack emissions.
—Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 12 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smog
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Uranus has methane, too—more, in fact—but the strength of its blue is diluted by haze in its upper atmosphere.Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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The scene feels more like fantasy than reality, perhaps a daydream or hallucination conjured from one of Lois’s alcoholic hazes.Jen Chaney, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2024
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Plot: Marge accidentally kills Flanders during one of his fog walks.Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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Unlike the multi-sensor setups of Waymo and Cruise, Tesla’s reliance on cameras alone presents challenges, particularly in low-visibility conditions like fog, snow, or harsh sunlight.Michael Khouw, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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This approach requires higher investment but ensures sensitive data stays within the organization's environment. Hybrid Solutions: These offer a balance, keeping sensitive data on-premises while using the cloud for other tasks.Abhishek Shivanna, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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During the Voyager 2 flyby, the spacecraft observed a vortex amid Neptune’s clouds that scientists later dubbed as the Great Dark Spot.Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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Notable features include an adjustable/rotating nozzle, high and low mist modes, and a mood light.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 1 Nov. 2024
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Winter brings mist that blankets the ground, giving the landscape a hushed tranquility, while spring and summer deliver fields of wildflowers and the soothing buzz of bees.Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Smog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smog. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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