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Seeking clarity

Envirotec Magazine

Late August saw the release of “Air Quality and Health In Cities”, the latest edition of The State of Global Air report, produced annually by the US Health Effects Institute. It attempts a snapshot of air pollution exposure in over 7000 cities worldwide, and its impact on health. Between NO2 and PM2.5,

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Prevention: A profitable mindset when it comes to gas leaks

Envirotec Magazine

CFCs have a high chlorine content and have been linked strongly to ozone depletion and global warming. HCFCs were considered an improvement when they were first introduced, as they have lower chlorine and make a lesser contribution to ozone depletion and global warming. Savings potential and benefits for detecting leaks quickly.

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‘How did we miss this for so long?’: The link between extreme heat and preterm birth

Grist

“If this is a biological response, imagine what’s happening in places like India and Africa where the heat can get to an unbearable 130 degrees Fahrenheit,” Basu remembers thinking. Higher temperatures will also have knock-on impacts to gestational and fetal health. And the U.S. particularly in marginalized communities.

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Global Briefing: UN summit sees $400bn pledged towards clean energy

Business Green

World Health Organisation unveils tighter air pollution guidelines. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has updated its global air pollution guidelines to take account of greater evidence and improved understanding of the myriad damaging impacts of dirty air on human health and the environment over the past 15 years.

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