A chemical reaction involving emissions from cars and buildings can negate their environmental benefits. New research shows what big cities can do about it. A chemical reaction involving emissions from cars and buildings can negate their environmental benefits. New research shows what big cities can do about it. Global Warming, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Trees and Shrubs, Urban Areas, Air Pollution, Heat and Heat Waves, Ozone, Nitrogen, Environmental Science & Technology (Journal), Parks and Recreation Department (NYC) NYT > Science