Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 5, 2017
pollution is significant, according to an analysis presented at ASN (American Society of Nephrology) Kidney Week. Standardized ABD (attributable burden of disease) in the 10 most populated countries showed Nigeria, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India having high ABDs, exceeding 200 incident cases of CKD per 100,000 population.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 16, 2012
Global benefits from full implementation of measures for reduction of short-lived climate pollutants in 2030 compared to the reference scenario. The founding coalition partners are Bangladesh, Canada, Ghana, Mexico, Sweden, and the United States, together with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). for 2030 and beyond. Source: UNEP.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 18, 2018
Air pollution is the leading environmental cause of death worldwide according to the State of Global Air 2018 , the annual report and interactive website published by the Health Effects Institute (HEI). Millions of people around the world are also exposed to air pollution in their homes arising from the use of solid fuels (e.g.,
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 13, 2012
While carbon dioxide is the primary driver of global warming over the long term, limiting black carbon and methane are complementary actions that would have a more immediate impact because these two pollutants circulate out of the atmosphere more quickly. All emissions control measures are assumed to improve air quality.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 2, 2012
BC is a significant component of particulate matter (PM) pollution, which has been linked to adverse health and environmental impacts through decades of scientific research. Therefore, estimates of the net effect of BC emissions sources on climate should include the offsetting effects of these co-emitted pollutants. Earlier post.).
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 3, 2013
An analysis by a team in Bangladesh found large air quality and associated health benefits accruing to the residents of Dhaka (the capital of Bangladesh) as a result of the rapid conversion of the motor vehicle fleet to CNG. Motor vehicles were the major source of air pollution in Dhaka. Credit: ACS, Zia and Tanzila.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 7, 2020
Car users from the world’s least affluent cities are exposed to a disproportionate amount of in-car air pollution because they rely heavily on opening their windows for ventilation, according to a new global study led by researchers at the University of Surrey. The research team investigated PM 2.5 Nogueira, T., Abbass, R.A., Brand, V.S.,
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