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Tag Archives: NOx
Children exposed to air pollution at school may be at greater risk of overweight and obesity
Exposure to air pollution, particularly at school, could be associated with a higher risk of overweight and obesity during childhood. This is the conclusion of a study by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), an institution supported by “la … Continue reading
Autism’s connection with air pollution explored in research
The view that air pollution contributes to autism is strongly held by a small but growing band of scientists who study pollution and health. They point to links between autism and air pollution uncovered in studies tracking thousands of children. … Continue reading
Air pollution fourth biggest threat to health
The number of people exposed to high particle pollution will be halved by 2025 if government plans are realised. There will be an attempt to curb smoke from solid fuel fires and wood-burners; pollution from diesel machinery will be reduced. … Continue reading
Farms in the U.S. Contain Chemical-Filled Soil Responsible for a Shocking Amount of Air Pollution
Air pollution was responsible for one in eight deaths across the world in 2012. But most likely associate this smoggy mess with smokestacks, cars spitting out black smoke, or massive cities. There is, however, an unlikely source of pollution coming … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, USA, USA & Canada
Tagged Air Pollution, California, Nitrogen Oxide NO, NOx, Research
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Delhi Air Pollution: ‘Dust’ Screen Hiding Bigger Killers
Dust may be the most visible marker of Delhi’s air pollution, but its sheer abundance may actually be masking the bigger killers- emissions from vehicles, thermal power plants and industries. Studies and research reports have underlined that it’s the chemical … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Asia, India
Tagged Air Pollution, Delhi, diesel exhaust fumes, India, NOx, PM10, PM2.5, Sulfur Dioxide SO2
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5,000 deaths annually from dieselgate in Europe
Excess emissions from diesel cars cause about 5,000 premature deaths annually across Europe, a new study shows. Since the late 1990s the share of diesel cars in the EU has risen to around 50% in the fleet, with important variations … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Europe, France, Germany, Health Effects of Air Pollution, Italy, Medical Studies
Tagged Air Pollution, diesel exhaust fumes, dieselgate, EU, France, Germany, Italy, NOx
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Don’t be ‘silent assassins’ drivers urged
Ten times as many people are killed by fumes in the air than road traffic accidents; now a new campaign is aiming to improve Scotland’s air quality. In Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen, levels of toxic chemicals in the air are … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality
Tagged Air Pollution, Carbon Monoxide CO, Edinburgh, Glasgow, idling, NOx, Scotland, UK
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Munich to ban diesel vehicles from city following court order
Munich has announced it will implement a ban on diesel vehicles, in its ongoing attempt to combat illegal air pollution. The mayor of the German city, who made the announcement, said he saw “no other way” to resolve the issue … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Europe, Germany
Tagged Air Pollution, diesel exhaust fumes, Euro 6, Germany, Munich, NOx
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