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Experts to help tackle air pollution from domestic solid fuel burning in Greater Manchester

Envirotec Magazine

Environmental and engineering consultancy Ricardo is applying its expertise in air quality measurement to enable local authorities across Greater Manchester to monitor the contribution to air pollution from wood burning stoves, raise public awareness of its risks, and reduce its impact on people’s health.

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Environmental Consequences of Vehicle Emissions

The Environmental Blog

These pollutants contribute significantly to environmental degradation and pose serious health risks to both humans and ecosystems. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution is responsible for around 7 million premature deaths each year.

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Study establishes £37 million saving from pollution measures

Envirotec Magazine

The correlation between air quality data and healthcare spending showed that, if not improved, poor air quality will continue to damage health in the local population, costing over £1.5bn in the next decade and causing over 50,000 new cases of non-communicable diseases including asthma and coronary heart disease.

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The quest for cleaner air

Envirotec Magazine

India Gate, New Delhi: Residents of the city face pollution levels with a health impact estimated to be equivalent to smoking more than two packs of cigarettes a day (image credit: Amit kg / Shutterstock.com).

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The Environmental Impact Of Biomedical Waste And How To Reduce It

The Environmental Blog

This type of waste can be hazardous to human health and the environment if not managed properly. Additionally, it can pose health risks to humans and animals. Healthcare facilities must develop procedures to ensure that waste is properly labeled, stored, transported, and disposed of.

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Study: Air pollution costs average London resident €1,294 a year

Business Green

Health costs incurred as a result of air pollution are collectively higher in London than any other city in Europe, according to study that quantifies how much money European city dwellers spend due to particulate matter, NO2, and ozone. per cent and 0.54 per cent respectively. per cent and 0.54 per cent respectively.

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Understanding Particle Pollution and What You Can Do to Stop It

The Environmental Blog

It can make simple tasks harder and have adverse effects on your health. The two main kinds of air pollution are ozone and particle contamination. You’ve probably heard people talking about ozone before, but you may be less familiar with particle pollution. You already know smoking is bad for your health.

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