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Study suggests air pollution may be linked to heightened mouth cancer risk; PM2.5 and ozone

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High levels of air pollutants, especially fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) and to a lesser extent, ozone, may be linked to a heightened risk of developing mouth cancer, suggests a study by a team of Taiwanese researchers. Diagnoses of mouth cancer were then linked to local area readings for air pollutants taken in 2009.

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HALO research aircraft measuring the emissions of megacities in EmeRGe project

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However, emissions do not just remain in conurbations; particles and gaseous pollutants can be transported thousands of kilometers by the wind. HALO in-hangar in Taiwan. The aim is to better understand and predict the extent and impact of urban air pollution on Earth’s atmosphere. —DLR research pilot Stefan Grillenbeck.

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2020 Electric Vehicle Industry Report Card and trends for the new year

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Also the pollution vehicle industry, is dependent on China for critical engine, alloys, plastics and transmission components. ​Another promising electric car startup - Strom Motors, who showcased their 3 wheel electric car in 2018 , has been silent regarding their electric car launch. Where are the highway charging stations?

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