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Researchers say world faces air pollution pandemic

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The global total is 233 (221–250) million per year. Using a new method of modelling the effects of various sources of air pollution on death rates, the researchers estimated that globally air pollution caused an extra 8.8 This represents an average shortening of life expectancy of nearly three years for all persons worldwide.

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Access South Africa’s Leading Research Journal’s Entire Collection

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The full archives of the SAIEE Africa Research Journal —some issues dating back more than 100 years—are now available in the IEEE Xplore Digital Library. The majority of the authors are from Africa. In collaboration with the IEEE Africa Council , special issues focus on areas such as East Africa.

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Apollo Tyres’ APMEA President Satish Sharma to retire | Autocar Professional

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Apollo Tyres Ltd today said Satish Sharma, President of the company’s Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa (APMEA) division will retire from the company on May 31. Sagar Associates while Dayal was the global head of corporate finance at Standard Chartered Bank. Desai was a senior partner at law firm J.

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ExxonMobil: global GDP up ~140% by 2040, but energy demand ~35% due to efficiency; LDV energy demand to rise only slightly despite doubling parc

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As the world population increases by the estimated 30% from 2010 to 2040, ExxonMobil sees global GDP rising by about 140%, but energy demand by only about 35% due to greater efficiency. The Outlook for Energy provides ExxonMobil’s long-term view of global energy demand and supply. Click to enlarge.

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Forecast: Electric Two-Wheelers Poised for Strong Global Growth; 9% CAGR Worldwide

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Pike global markets forecast of annual electric two-wheel vehicle sales, excluding Asia-Pacific, through 2016. A new report from Pike Research anticipates that the global market for electric two-wheeled vehicles—e-bikes, e-scooters, and e-motorcycles—will grow at a compound annual rate of 9% through 2016. of the global revenue ($1.2

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Synovate Global Study Explores Future Car Buyers Sentiments

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Anger, frustration, greed, lack of trust are a few of the many sentiments expressed by consumers and future car buyers globally, according to a recent “Tipping Point” study by Synovate Motoresearch, the automotive division of global market research company Synovate. A time for introspection and balance. A mere speed bump.

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This Nigerian Startup’s Minigrid Began as a School Project

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To a large extent, I wouldn’t be the person I am today if not for the support from the IEEE and IEEE Foundation.” The company supports homegrown innovation, he says, and it forms global strategic partnerships. Ifeanyi Orajaka A recognized leader in Africa Both Orajaka and GVE have received accolades. GVE is on a hiring spree.

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