Archives: diminishing returns

Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Cleaning the Air and Cleaning Our Health

By Amanda Pappin, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Carleton University Ever paid attention to the black smoke rising out of the stack pipe of a transport truck? Caught that unmistakable hydrocarbon smell that goes along with it? Transportation of people and their goods is a major culprit for deteriorating the quality of our... More

Thursday, August 13, 2015

Air Pollution: The Law of Diminishing Returns?

By Amanda Pappin, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Carleton University. We have all experienced the law of diminishing returns. It shows up in various scientific disciplines and in our everyday lives. Weight loss is one example that often comes to mind. If you cut your food intake by a fixed amount, initially weight... More

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