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Study links PM2.5 pollution to increased risk of diabetes; even low levels pose risk

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A study by a team from Washington University School of Medicine in St. pollution—even at levels deemed safe—to an increased risk of diabetes globally. Our research shows a significant link between air pollution and diabetes globally. Overall, the researchers estimated that pollution contributed to 3.2

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AC Kinetics to showcase next-generation motor control software at ARPA-E Summit; 10-40% reduction in energy consumption and improved performance

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will introduce its next-generation motor control technology at the upcoming ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit in Washington, D.C., The AC Kinetics drive algorithms can be integrated seamlessly with AC drive products currently available from major manufacturers. Source: AC Kinetics. Click to enlarge. 25-27 February.

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EPA proposes rule for nationwide 30% cut in GHG from existing power plants by 2030 relative to 2005

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Cutting particle pollution, nitrogen NO x , and SO x by more than 25% as a co-benefit. Vermont and Washington, DC are not included in this rule because they do not have fossil fuel-fired power plants. EPA is proposing a BSER goal approach referred to as Option 1 and taking comment on a second approach (Option 2).

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Following the Money in the Air-Taxi Craze

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In a discussion hosted by the Washington Post last July, Bevirt declared, “Our initial price point would be comparable to the cost of a taxi or an Uber, but our target is to move quickly down to the cost of what it costs you to drive your own car. If I started a car service here in Washington, D.C., A 2020 study published by the U.S.

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Devil in the Details: World Leaders Scramble To Salvage and Shape Copenhagens UNFCCC Climate Summit

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At issue is the 2012 expiration of the Kyoto Protocol, a binding but effectively unenforceable 1997 treaty that had set greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets for 40 industrialized countries, referred to as Annex 1 countries, yielding an average GHG reduction of 5.2%

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The Long View from SAE 2009 World Congress

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Prof Cervero acknowledges “ that it is easier to get the pollution, rather than the people, out of the car ” and is a big supporter of car sharing. For reference, the fully loaded PRT is approximately 80% the weight of 2009 VW Rabbit. Washington, D.C.: Cars (vehicles/1000 people). Public transit (trips/year). Luca Guala.

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Here’s How We Could Brighten Clouds to Cool the Earth

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Take, for example, the tens of thousands of fossil-fueled ships that chug across the ocean, spewing plumes of pollutants that contribute to acid rain, ozone depletion, respiratory ailments, and global warming. Sources of CCN include aerosols like dust, pollen, soot, and even bacteria, along with man-made pollution from factories and ships.

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