Located remotely from other sources of air pollution, Mauna Loa is commonly considered one of the most reliable places to measure concentrations of gases in the atmosphere.

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We have the technology to clean up the unhealthiest sources of air pollution, and my research reiterated for me that we can't afford to wait too long to clear the air.

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It is important to note, however, that human-induced emissions of greenhouse gases from the burning of fossil fuels for transportation and energy generation are the main sources of air pollution, said Wotawa.

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Kennedy and arranged for a helicopter ride around New York City to show him all the sources of air pollution and why our group proposed correcting our national GNP to subtract the costs of pollution and other externalities.

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The research team used data from a number of sources including air pollution reports, traffic counts and tax offices.

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"How to reduce the emissions from pollution sources is of paramount importance for improving our ever deteriorating air quality, " he says.

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China has become increasingly aggressive as of late in pursuing alternative energy sources, driven by commodity prices as well as concerns over air pollution.

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