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AQLI: new data reveals little progress globally in reducing air pollution over the last two decades

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Particulate air pollution continues to cut global life expectancy by nearly two years as progress in some countries counterbalances worsening air quality in others, according to the Air Quality Life Index (AQLI). High pollution across the entirety of Bangladesh makes it the most polluted country in the world.

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Forecast: global 3-wheeler market to grow at CAGR of 13% through 2019

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The value of the global three-wheeler market will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13% during 2014-19, according to a recently published report by TechSci Research, β€œGlobal Three Wheeler Market Forecast and Opportunities, 2019”. cannot effectively penetrate.

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New phase of globalization could undermine efforts to reduce CO2 emissions

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A new study finds that the growth of carbon production from Chinese exports has slowed or reversed, reflecting a β€œnew phase of globalization” between developing countries that could undermine international efforts to reduce emissions. The paper is published in Nature Communications. trillion) in 2014. trillion) in 2014.

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More than 50 percent of MoUs signed in Vibrant Gujarat are green | Autocar Professional

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The Tenth Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 kicked off in Gandhinagar today. Over 50 Global CEOs including senior officials from the semiconductor, aerospace, and defence sectors, have confirmed their participation in the summit. The event is scheduled to be held from January 10 to 12, 2024 and the theme is Gateway to the Future.

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8 development banks commit to provide more than $175B to scale up support for sustainable transport

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Global CO 2 emissions from the transport sector are projected to increase nearly 50% by 2030 unless significant changes are adopted. Inadequate transport continues to exacerbate poverty and inequality in many regions of the world, inhibiting access to schools, healthcare, markets, and job opportunities, the MDBs said.

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Analysis finds air-quality justification for CNG vehicle conversion in developing cities, despite negative climate impact

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An analysis by a team in Bangladesh found large air quality and associated health benefits accruing to the residents of Dhaka (the capital of Bangladesh) as a result of the rapid conversion of the motor vehicle fleet to CNG. Global warming factors for OC and SO 2 are negative—i.e., Credit: ACS, Zia and Tanzila.

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Study finds economic losses due to health burdens caused by in-car PM2.5 exposure inversely proportional to per capita GDP

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Surrey’s Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE) set out to investigate whether the amount of PM 2.5 Surrey’s Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE) set out to investigate whether the amount of PM 2.5 Our global collaborative project has confirmed that air pollution disproportionately affects developing countries.

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