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Study of 60M US seniors strengthens link between air pollution and premature death

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and of 10 ppb in ozone were associated with increases in all-cause mortality of 7.3% (95% confidence interval [CI], 7.1 of less than 12 μg per cubic meter and ozone of less than 50 ppb, the same increases in PM 2.5 and ozone were associated with increases in the risk of death of 13.6% (95% CI, 13.1 and 1.1% (95% CI, 1.0

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CARB fines Del Monte $2M for violations of OGV at Berth regulation

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Power reduction requirements have been phased in over time and fleets can accomplish this by turning off their diesel engines and connecting to grid-based shore power, or by using alternative technologies to achieve equivalent emission reductions while in port.

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California Air Resources Board posts revised draft of strategy to reduce “Super Pollutants”

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The assessment will be completed in early 2017, and pending results of the assessment, specific HFC reduction measures may be revised accordingly. Practical solutions must be developed and implemented to overcome barriers to waste gas utilization for pipeline injection and grid interconnection.

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