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Air pollution isn't just affecting us humans, but also our furry, scaly, and winged co-inhabitants on this planet — honeybees. Air Quality Health Research Science bees Bengaluru Honeybees India National Center for Biological Sciences MORE
Airlines would pay at most €70 million a year for their pollution on long-haul flights from Europe — even after air traffic bounces back — under the UN’s aviation CO2 scheme, a new independent study shows. MORE
MEPs said that for the first time shipping industry polluters must pay for their emissions in the EU carbon market. The European Parliament this week voted for ships to be required by EU law to cut their carbon emissions. MORE
A new study shows that over half of the world's population is exposed to increasing air pollution. Air Quality Health Research Science air pollution MORE
However, the areas that were the most polluted in 1982 are still the most polluted in 2020. Air Quality Health Research Science air pollution Arizona Arkansas California Los Angeles Oklahoma PM2.5 Pollution Texas MORE
Air Quality Cars Clean Transport Climate Change Coupled Model Intercomparison Project GAINS (Greenhouse gas–Air pollution Interactions and Synergies) model Norwegian Institute for Air ResearchThose minuscule particles of plastics produced by car tires and brakes can't do much damage, right? They're so, well, tiny, and nearly imperceptible -- yet devastating. Did you know that road microplastics produce more than 200,000 tons of minute plastic particles that blow into the oceans every year. MORE
Next Thursday, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) will vote a proposal to reduce smog-forming and soot emissions from heavy-duty vehicles sold in the state over the next decade. MORE
An independent consultant report released today confirmed that Minnesota’s efforts to adopt a clean cars program will significantly cut air pollution, benefit public health, and save consumers money. MORE
Reducing the output of harmful emissions is a necessary thing, but what can we do about the pollution that's already out there? Air Quality air pollution Carbon Emissions environment pollution solution urban planning MORE
In terms of health, I believe pedestrian life, and more abundant, affordable electric mass transit is best. Yet, due to lack of good transit, inconvenience, work, and a litany of other issues, too many of us depend on car travel. MORE
This question gets asked a lot: "Is it true that a Tesla creates more pollution than a conventional car?" Air Quality Clean Transport Climate Change Electric Cars Electric Vehicles EV batteries EV pollution greenhouse gases Pollution Tesla MORE
Despite the turmoil caused by the coronavirus, people are waking to find they have a new view of the world thanks to a dramatic drop in pollution. Air Quality Clean Power Climate Change coronavirus COVID-19 Pollution MORE
Another scientific article is out on the health effects of air pollution, and this one exposes both the long and the short of it. The comprehensive study proves what numerous other studies and common sense told us: air pollution hurts us. MORE
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Cities Pollution Prevention Transportation & MobilityIn a "race to the top," more cities are gaining unprecedented insights toward cleaning up air quality. MORE
While social distancing is slowing the spread of COVID-19, it’s also significantly reducing air pollutant and greenhouse gas levels across the state. Californians have now been sheltering in place since March 20. MORE
Air pollution is taking three years from your life, on average, worldwide. Recent findings indicate that the world is facing an air pollution “pandemic.”. Air Quality Coal Fossil Fuels Health Natural Gas Oil Research Science air pollution Air pollution deaths Cardiovascular Research co2 emissions European Society of Cardiology Global Exposure Mortality Model HIV malaria parasitic smoking smoking deaths vector-born diseases MORE
A new study was made public this week that sheds light on the connection between COVID-19 health impacts and air pollution. and what researchers plan to do next to further our understanding of air pollution’s impact on coronavirus health outcomes. I sat down (virtually of course) with Dr. Francesca Dominici, author and Director of the Data Science Initiative at Harvard’s T.H. MORE
An email in my inbox today proclaimed, “it’s September and we’re heading into pollution season in many regions.” Does pollution have a season? I was taken aback. MORE
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The latest science warns that the window for preventing the most catastrophic global warming is closing fast. A seemingly small difference — just half a degree Celsius — can intensify the effects. MORE
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Uber and Lyft create more pollution than trips according to new data from a study conducted by the Union of Concerned Scientists. Cars Clean Transport Consumer Technology Electric Cars Electric Vehicles Fossil Fuels Green Jobs Polls/Surveys Research Science Smartphone Apps Lyft Pollution ridesharing UberThese trips produce an estimated 69% more carbon emissions than driving by yourself. MORE
A link between exposure to air pollution and vascular (heart) damage has been found in a new study. The study, led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) and supported by the la Caixa Foundation, found new evidence about the negative effects of air pollution on cardiovascular health. Air Quality Health Research Science air pollution COVID-19 heart disease India study MORE
Science and modern biochemistry have all kinds of answers on the brain and human health, but scientific knowledge alone can't stop air pollution. They can let us know that air pollution is indeed a threat to the brain's and body's core functions. MORE
International consensus on cross-border environmental issues has been difficult to achieve, but the 40-year-old Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air-Pollution (or LRTAP as it is known to development professionals) has enjoyed great, if largely unsung, success in the fight against air pollution and climate change. MORE
Traffic pollution is a distinct cause of neurodevelopmental disorders, according to new research out of the University of California at Davis. MORE
As a result, "1 in 3 children in the UK breathe unsafe levels of air pollution," according to Renault. 27% of parents in the UK admit to idling while waiting for their children — men more than 50% likely to do so than women (or more than 50% likely to admit it). MORE
While light pollution is a topic we've covered here before, it's something that doesn't get enough attention. Buildings Consumer Technology Energy Efficiency Green Economy Health Lighting Policy & Politics Dr. Kelsey Johnson International Dark Sky Association light pollution MORE
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The effects of polluted air are twice as severe as previously thought, according to the latest research. Fossil Fuels Health Science air pollution dave roberts Dr. Vox Drew Shindell IPCC secondary effects of air pollution MORE
The European Environmental Agency (EEA) has confirmed NASA and European Space Agency (ESA) data that shows a rapid, dramatic reduction in air pollution over those areas most affected by the COVID-19 lockdowns. Air Quality Cleantech News Climate Change Fossil Fuels Research Science air pollution China coronavirus COVID-19 data esa NASA Pollution qir quality satellite images MORE
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Asian American, African American, and Latino residents in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region are exposed to substantially more air pollution from cars, trucks, and buses than other demographic groups. MORE
Pollution, especially stuff dropped into rivers, lakes, and streams has to go somewhere. Cleantech News Media Water ireland louisiana lsu Mississippi River Pollution river pollutionLittering in rivers is a common thing in many countries. In many areas of the world, basic refuse management systems are lacking or people are just too lazy to walk over a trash can to properly dispose of their water bottle, plastic [&hellip. MORE
As we consider perhaps more than ever how much different things cause death in the USA, I think it's good to take note of the vast number of premature deaths that come as a result of air pollution — 200,000 a year in the United States. Below is an article I published in August 2017. MORE
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SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
As a result, "1 in 3 children in the UK breathe unsafe levels of air pollution," according to Renault. 27% of parents in the UK admit to idling while waiting for their children — men more than 50% likely to do so than women (or more than 50% likely to admit it).
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SEPTEMBER 27, 2020
An email in my inbox today proclaimed, “it’s September and we’re heading into pollution season in many regions.” Does pollution have a season? I was taken aback.
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AUGUST 14, 2020
However, the areas that were the most polluted in 1982 are still the most polluted in 2020. Air Quality Health Research Science air pollution Arizona Arkansas California Los Angeles Oklahoma PM2.5 Pollution Texas
CleanTechnica
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
MEPs said that for the first time shipping industry polluters must pay for their emissions in the EU carbon market. The European Parliament this week voted for ships to be required by EU law to cut their carbon emissions.
CleanTechnica
APRIL 17, 2020
As we consider perhaps more than ever how much different things cause death in the USA, I think it's good to take note of the vast number of premature deaths that come as a result of air pollution — 200,000 a year in the United States. Below is an article I published in August 2017.
CleanTechnica
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Agriculture Climate Change Green Economy Haber-Bosch process nitrogen Nitrogen pollution Pivot Bio synthetic nitrogen fertilizerHow do microbes break down organic matter and help agricultural sustainability.
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AUGUST 13, 2020
The effects of polluted air are twice as severe as previously thought, according to the latest research. Fossil Fuels Health Science air pollution dave roberts Dr. Vox Drew Shindell IPCC secondary effects of air pollution
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APRIL 15, 2020
While social distancing is slowing the spread of COVID-19, it’s also significantly reducing air pollutant and greenhouse gas levels across the state. Californians have now been sheltering in place since March 20.
CleanTechnica
JULY 3, 2020
Traffic pollution is a distinct cause of neurodevelopmental disorders, according to new research out of the University of California at Davis.
CleanTechnica
JULY 21, 2020
A link between exposure to air pollution and vascular (heart) damage has been found in a new study. The study, led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) and supported by the la Caixa Foundation, found new evidence about the negative effects of air pollution on cardiovascular health. Air Quality Health Research Science air pollution COVID-19 heart disease India study
CleanTechnica
DECEMBER 12, 2019
Reducing the output of harmful emissions is a necessary thing, but what can we do about the pollution that's already out there? Air Quality air pollution Carbon Emissions environment pollution solution urban planning
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JULY 19, 2020
Air Quality Cars Clean Transport Climate Change Coupled Model Intercomparison Project GAINS (Greenhouse gas–Air pollution Interactions and Synergies) model Norwegian Institute for Air ResearchThose minuscule particles of plastics produced by car tires and brakes can't do much damage, right? They're so, well, tiny, and nearly imperceptible -- yet devastating. Did you know that road microplastics produce more than 200,000 tons of minute plastic particles that blow into the oceans every year.
CleanTechnica
AUGUST 14, 2020
Air pollution isn't just affecting us humans, but also our furry, scaly, and winged co-inhabitants on this planet — honeybees. Air Quality Health Research Science bees Bengaluru Honeybees India National Center for Biological Sciences
CleanTechnica
JULY 20, 2020
A new study shows that over half of the world's population is exposed to increasing air pollution. Air Quality Health Research Science air pollution
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APRIL 5, 2020
Despite the turmoil caused by the coronavirus, people are waking to find they have a new view of the world thanks to a dramatic drop in pollution. Air Quality Clean Power Climate Change coronavirus COVID-19 Pollution
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CleanTechnica
DECEMBER 16, 2019
Another scientific article is out on the health effects of air pollution, and this one exposes both the long and the short of it. The comprehensive study proves what numerous other studies and common sense told us: air pollution hurts us.
CleanTechnica
MARCH 5, 2020
Air pollution is taking three years from your life, on average, worldwide. Recent findings indicate that the world is facing an air pollution “pandemic.”. Air Quality Coal Fossil Fuels Health Natural Gas Oil Research Science air pollution Air pollution deaths Cardiovascular Research co2 emissions European Society of Cardiology Global Exposure Mortality Model HIV malaria parasitic smoking smoking deaths vector-born diseases
CleanTechnica
MARCH 27, 2020
The European Environmental Agency (EEA) has confirmed NASA and European Space Agency (ESA) data that shows a rapid, dramatic reduction in air pollution over those areas most affected by the COVID-19 lockdowns. Air Quality Cleantech News Climate Change Fossil Fuels Research Science air pollution China coronavirus COVID-19 data esa NASA Pollution qir quality satellite images
CleanTechnica
MARCH 23, 2020
Pollution, especially stuff dropped into rivers, lakes, and streams has to go somewhere. Cleantech News Media Water ireland louisiana lsu Mississippi River Pollution river pollutionLittering in rivers is a common thing in many countries. In many areas of the world, basic refuse management systems are lacking or people are just too lazy to walk over a trash can to properly dispose of their water bottle, plastic [&hellip.
CleanTechnica
MAY 11, 2020
Air Quality Coal Fossil Fuels Health Natural Gas Oil Policy & Politics Research Science air pollution Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air China clean air co2 emissions COVID-19 Europe NASA NO2 pollution pandemics united statesScientists are observing what the idling of cars and factories, and plummeting of the fossil fuel business, reveals in the satellite data from NASA and other vital environmental databases.
CleanTechnica
AUGUST 31, 2019
While light pollution is a topic we've covered here before, it's something that doesn't get enough attention. Buildings Consumer Technology Energy Efficiency Green Economy Health Lighting Policy & Politics Dr. Kelsey Johnson International Dark Sky Association light pollution
CleanTechnica
JANUARY 12, 2020
This question gets asked a lot: "Is it true that a Tesla creates more pollution than a conventional car?" Air Quality Clean Transport Climate Change Electric Cars Electric Vehicles EV batteries EV pollution greenhouse gases Pollution Tesla
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FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Air Quality Fossil Fuels Health Natural Gas Oil Policy & Politics Research Science air pollution air pollution Alzheimers air pollution brain health Alzheimers brain Brain health enviromental research Medical research The YEARS Project"Excess CO2 isn’t just heating the planet, it’s making our brains fuzzy," according to research from Harvard University.
CleanTechnica
JANUARY 22, 2020
Asian American, African American, and Latino residents in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region are exposed to substantially more air pollution from cars, trucks, and buses than other demographic groups.
CleanTechnica
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
The latest science warns that the window for preventing the most catastrophic global warming is closing fast. A seemingly small difference — just half a degree Celsius — can intensify the effects.
CleanTechnica
AUGUST 22, 2020
Next Thursday, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) will vote a proposal to reduce smog-forming and soot emissions from heavy-duty vehicles sold in the state over the next decade.
CleanTechnica
APRIL 11, 2020
A new study was made public this week that sheds light on the connection between COVID-19 health impacts and air pollution. and what researchers plan to do next to further our understanding of air pollution’s impact on coronavirus health outcomes. I sat down (virtually of course) with Dr. Francesca Dominici, author and Director of the Data Science Initiative at Harvard’s T.H.
CleanTechnica
MARCH 2, 2020
Uber and Lyft create more pollution than trips according to new data from a study conducted by the Union of Concerned Scientists. Cars Clean Transport Consumer Technology Electric Cars Electric Vehicles Fossil Fuels Green Jobs Polls/Surveys Research Science Smartphone Apps Lyft Pollution ridesharing UberThese trips produce an estimated 69% more carbon emissions than driving by yourself.
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
Cities Pollution Prevention Transportation & MobilityIn a "race to the top," more cities are gaining unprecedented insights toward cleaning up air quality.
CleanTechnica
MARCH 2, 2020
International consensus on cross-border environmental issues has been difficult to achieve, but the 40-year-old Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air-Pollution (or LRTAP as it is known to development professionals) has enjoyed great, if largely unsung, success in the fight against air pollution and climate change.
CleanTechnica
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
An independent consultant report released today confirmed that Minnesota’s efforts to adopt a clean cars program will significantly cut air pollution, benefit public health, and save consumers money.
CleanTechnica
MAY 4, 2020
Air Quality Health Policy & Politics Research Science air pollution disease COVID-19 COVID-19 and the Coronavirus Pandemic COVID-19 epidemic fine particulates (PM 2.5 How far can that invasive airborne coronavirus that shut down much of the world travel? Further, perhaps, if it latches onto some particulates.
CleanTechnica
DECEMBER 19, 2019
In terms of health, I believe pedestrian life, and more abundant, affordable electric mass transit is best. Yet, due to lack of good transit, inconvenience, work, and a litany of other issues, too many of us depend on car travel.
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Circular Economy Food & Agriculture Plastic Waste Pollution PreventionAlthough the global economy is increasingly wrapped in plastic, companies of all sizes are dramatically reducing their use of it.
CleanTechnica
DECEMBER 3, 2019
Science and modern biochemistry have all kinds of answers on the brain and human health, but scientific knowledge alone can't stop air pollution. They can let us know that air pollution is indeed a threat to the brain's and body's core functions.
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