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WHO: 9 out of 10 people worldwide breathe polluted air; 7M deaths per year

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New data from the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that 9 out of 10 people breathe air containing high levels of pollutants. Updated estimations reveal a death toll of 7 million people every year caused by ambient (outdoor) and household air pollution. Ambient air pollution alone caused some 4.2 g/m 3 (for PM 10 ) and 10 ?g/m

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WHO report urges greater attention to improved land use, rapid transit, cycling and walking to achieve health co-benefits from transport GHG emissions mitigation

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Urban density is one of the most important determinants of car use and transport-related energy consumption in cities. For example, WHO estimates that urban air pollution (much of it transport-generated) kills some 1.3 Source: WHO report. Click to enlarge. million people annually. Additionally, traffic injuries kill another 1.3

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Tesla drivers have smoke blown in their faces | Opinion

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But first I wanted to talk about climate change deniers, and how remarkable it is that they still exist. A few years ago, climate change deniers were annoying, unscientific troll turds, the kind of people who choose their feelings over facts.

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California Governor orders more stringent GHG reduction target for the state: 40% below 1990 levels by 2030

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The California Air Resources Board (ARB) will also update the Climate Change Scoping Plan to express the 2030 target in terms of million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent. Implement measures under existing agency and departmental authority to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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President’s Note: Forging Partnerships will Sharpen IEEE’s Edge

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I also want the organization to be globally recognized as a force for change. This year, I chartered four ad hoc committees: climate change, innovative funding models, president-elect campaign pilot program, and multimedia-based digital reality technologies. For example, IEEE is now engaged closely with the U.N.

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UN Environment report says national GHG pledges only bring one-third of reductions needed for Paris Agreement

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Substantial emission reductions due to fuel economy standards for passenger cars are already included in the current policy scenario. A large part of this potential comes from six relatively standardized categories: solar and wind energy; efficient appliances; efficient passenger cars; afforestation and stopping deforestation.

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How Eddie Custovic Is Building His Legacy

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It also holds conferences on emerging technology, interdisciplinary research being done around the world, and how to inspire girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. “My Fertilizers contain phosphorus, which pollutes groundwater and harms aquatic life.

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