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Tag Archives: vehicle emissions
New anti-idling campaign targets drivers in London
Drivers who leave their engines idling are being targeted in a new campaign led by the City of London Corporation and Camden Council The ‘Engine Off, Every Stop’ campaign, which is being funded by the Mayor of London, features posters … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Europe, London, UK
Tagged Air Pollution, idling, London, London Mayor, Sadiq Khan, UK, Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), vehicle emissions
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Air pollution kills thousands in megacities despite lockdowns
– Air pollution is the largest environmental risk to human health globally. – Tens of thousands of people died from related deaths last year, despite an economic slow down caused by coronavirus. – In the five most-populated cities air pollution … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Air Quality, Asia, China, Health Effects of Air Pollution, India, Japan, Latin America, Medical Studies, Mexico, World News
Tagged Air Pollution, Brazil, China, coal, crop-burning, Delhi, fireworks, forest fire, Health Effects of Air Pollution, India, Japan, Mexico, Mexico City, PM2.5, Research, Sao Paulo, Shanghai, Tokyo, vehicle emissions, World Heath Organization (WHO)
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Potentially harmful aerosols concentrate in European urban centres
Atmospheric particles that increase levels of cellular oxidants when inhaled might be especially harmful. An analysis reveals which emissions should be limited to minimize the potential adverse health effects of such particles in Europe. The inhalation of outdoor airborne particles … Continue reading
Asphalt found to be driving air pollution in urban areas on hot sunny days
Asphalt is used to surface more than 95% of all UK roads as well as footpaths, playgrounds, cycle ways and car parks On hot sunny days, the surface of footpaths, roads, and playgrounds becomes a significant source of air pollution, … Continue reading
Study details how auto emissions pose human health problems worldwide
Ultrafine particles in the atmosphere are unregulated, according to the World Health Organization, but a team of international researchers that includes a Texas A&M University professor and two graduate students has found that auto emissions are a key factor in … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Asia, China, Health Effects of Air Pollution, Medical Studies
Tagged Air Pollution, Beijing, China, Health Effects of Air Pollution, PM2.5, Research, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Ultrafine Particles (UFP), vehicle emissions, World Heath Organization (WHO)
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Air pollution impacts can be heart-stopping: Biggest study of dangerously small particulate matter and cardiac arrest
There is an increased risk of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) even from short-term exposure to low concentrations of fine particulate matter PM2.5, an international study has found, noting an association with gaseous pollutants such as those from coal burning/mining, bushfires … Continue reading
Air pollution kills five people in Bristol each week, study shows
Toxic air contributes to health conditions such as asthma, cancer and stroke, say experts Five people die each week in Bristol as a result of high levels of air pollution, a study has revealed. Researchers at King’s College London examined … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Europe, UK
Tagged Air Pollution, Bristol, Health Effects of Air Pollution, Nitrogen Dioxide NO2, PM2.5, UK, vehicle emissions
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Harmful emissions from traffic, trucks, SUVs: New Canada’s national air pollution report
Almost one third of Canadians live near a major road—and this means they go about their everyday lives exposed to a complex mixture of vehicle air pollutants. A new national study led by University of Toronto Engineering researchers reveals that … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Canada, Health Effects of Air Pollution, USA & Canada
Tagged Air Pollution, Asthma, Black Carbon, Canada, Cancer, Carbon Dioxide CO2, Carbon Monoxide CO, cardiovascular disease, Nitrogen Oxide NO, PM - Particulate Matter, Research, Toronto, Vancouver, vehicle emissions
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