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Are Electric Cars Really Helping the Environment?

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The research, published in the Science of the Total Environment journal, presents the first real-world data linking EVs to reductions in air pollution and respiratory issues. This study marks a significant step in understanding the impact of electric cars on public health and the environment.

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Pollutant emitted by biomass burning found to cause DNA damage and lung cell death; the role of retene

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A new study by a team from Brazil, with colleagues in the US, has shown that particulate pollution biomass burning in the Amazon induced inflammation, oxidative stress and severe DNA damage in human lung cells. After 72 hours of exposure, more than 30% of the cultured cells are dead, the researchers found.

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How Engineers Can Help Protect Earth From Worsening Climate Change

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The climate crisis is also having a severe effect on the planet, which is being battered by pollution, deforestation, and soil degradation. Ninety-nine percent of the global population breathes in air that exceeds WHO-guideline limits on pollutants, with low- and middle-income countries suffering from the highest exposures.

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Top 5 electric vehicles books you must read

Electric Vehicles India

As we already know how the ICE vehicles are impacting the environment mostly the air. Due to the ICE vehicles combustion, the world is suffering from air pollution and its related problems. Today in this article we have bought some best electric vehicles books for you to read and gain more knowledge about electric vehicles.

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How Will Electric Cargo Vehicles Impact the Last Mile Industry?

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Also, these electric cargos have zero tailpipe emissions making them environment friendly. #2 In addition 26 lakh people die in India every year due to pollution, out of which 25% lose their lives because of road pollution. Switching to EVs saves that many lives. #3

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E-Waste is a Cybersecurity Problem, Too

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A new systematic review by The Lancet found that “people living in e-waste exposed regions had significantly elevated levels of heavy metals and persistent organic pollutants,” and it advocated for “novel cost-effective methods for safe recycling operations … to ensure the health and safety of vulnerable populations.” Comparatively.

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List of The Best 10 Alternative Fuels for Cars that Could Replace Gasoline

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from automobiles, environmental pollution, depletion of fossil fuels, etc. How does it affect the sustainability of the clean environment? Greenhouse gases increase the temperature, and the increased temperature disturbs the balance of the environment. A short explanation of each fuel is also presented.