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Study estimates ~4M children worldwide develop asthma each year because of NO2 air pollution

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NO 2 is just one component of air pollution, which is made up of many pollutants (including particulate matter, ozone, carbon monoxide), which are known to have numerous adverse effects on health. The researchers estimate that most children lived in areas below the current WHO guideline of 21 parts per billion for annual average NO 2.

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ICCT finds growth in shipping in Arctic could increase pollutant emissions 150-600% by 2025 with current fuels

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While that report projected vessel activity, it did not explore the environmental impacts of increased shipping in terms of air emissions or the potential climate impacts from increases in short-lived climate pollutants such as black carbon. Comparison of the potential reduction in emissions with the application of lower sulfur 0.5%

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WHO links 7 million premature deaths annually to air pollution; 12.5% of total global deaths

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Estimates of people’s exposure to outdoor air pollution in different parts of the world were formulated through a new global data mapping. The 2005 “WHO Air quality guidelines” offer global guidance on thresholds and limits for key air pollutants that pose health risks. WHO PM Guideline Values. g/m 3 annual mean.

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SCOPE Biofuels Project Releases Assessment on Environmental Effects of Biofuel Technologies

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SCOPE is part of the International Council for Science. Policies to enhance performance of biofuel production comprise: guidelines for sustainable biofuel production and tools to monitor their implementation; and product-oriented certification of biofuels. However very few studies include water use impacts.