Pollution Cloud Could Travel To U.S.

A brown pollution cloud dubbed the "Asian Express" could cross the Pacific Ocean and reach the U.S. in 4 to 10 days.

1 minute read

February 12, 2003, 11:00 AM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"This dirty particulate stew most directly threatens Japan, Korea and Taiwan. But this brown cloud can blow eastward across 6,000 miles of ocean to the United States in only four to 10 daystoo little time for the air to be cleansed over the sea.Given the pass-along nature of pollution, however, researchers point out that every region of the world makes its contribution. "

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

FULL STORY: Asian Pollution Cloud Changing Climate, Study Says

Monday, February 10, 2003 in National Geographic

Environment United States

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching. Mary G., Urban Planner

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching.

Mary G., Urban Planner

Get top-rated, practical training

Start Learning

Advertise with us

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.