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TOAR shows present-day global ozone distribution and trends relevant to health; public database

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Ozone levels across much of North America and Europe dropped significantly between 2000 and 2014. In some parts of Asia, Africa and South America, the researchers identified data gaps which prevented them from characterizing ozone pollution exposure patterns. Source: University of Leicester. Click to enlarge. TOAR is not just a report.

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Video Friday: Peep Handling

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Unitree ] ORNL researchers study the effects of energy use on waterways and develop solutions to limit water pollution. Rover mission concepts recently suggested for the Moon would drive about 1500 to 2000 km in under 4 years, which requires significant advances in autonomy. Please send us your events for inclusion.

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Study estimates 6% of lung cancer deaths in US and UK attributable to diesel exhaust

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Now, a study by researchers from the Netherlands, the US, and France estimates that approximately 6% of annual lung cancer deaths in the US and UK—combining both environmental and occupational exposures—may be due to DEE exposure. Earlier post.). China, India, Brazil) following with a delay of about 5 to 10 years.

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Paris weekday ban on pre-1997 cars takes effect, historic cars excepted

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The ban encompasses most cars made before 1997 and motorcycles made before 2000, and was enacted to combat rampant air pollution in the French capital. Beginning this week, drivers will not be able to take older cars into the center of Paris on weekdays.

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UNECE adopts three new regulations to improve the safety and environmental performance of motor vehicles

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In the nine countries for which data is available (Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Great Britain, Japan, Netherlands, Republic of Korea and United States) more than 10,000 people died in pole or other side impacts in 2009. For other air pollutants, the regulation stipulates that retrofitting shall not result in increased emissions.

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EEA Report: Trends in European Transport Are Heading in the Wrong Direction

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Air pollution. Emissions of regulated air pollutants from vehicles continue to fall across EEA member countries but concentrations remain high in some urban areas. TERM reports have been published since 2000. —Professor Jacqueline McGlade, EEA Executive Director.

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Emissions of Air Pollutants down in EU-27

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The European Community’s air pollutant emission inventory report released by the European Environment Agency finds that in 2007, sulphur oxides (SO x ) emissions were down by 72 % from 1990 levels. EU-27 emissions of all four pollutants were lower in 2007 than in 2006.

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