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Insight into benzene formation could help development of cleaner combustion engines

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That insight could also help the car industry make cleaner combustion engines. That swirling mass of matter would eventually give shape to the earliest forms of carbon—precursors to molecules some scientists say are connected to the synthesis of the earliest forms of life on Earth. Zhao et al. PAHs have a dark side, too.

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Study finds that current approach to limiting wintertime pollution may initially backfire

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The processes that create ozone pollution in the summer can also trigger the formation of wintertime air pollution, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder and NOAA, in partnership with the University of Utah. A key control strategy is to reduce emissions of the limiting reagent.

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New research shows air pollution could play a role in development of cardiometabolic diseases, diabetes

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Air pollution is the world’s leading environmental risk factor, and causes more than nine million deaths per year. New research published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation shows air pollution may play a role in the development of cardiometabolic diseases, such as diabetes.

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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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IPG to demo Flameless Ceramic Turbine for clean, off-grid power in EV charging

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But, in many high-use areas and remote locations, upgrading grid connections to meet future charging demand is not practical or commercially viable. Not only can IPG’s technology deliver low-emission, pollutant-free energy on today’s cleaner fuels. This growth will require high megawatt capacities across England’s road networks.

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UCS: ride-hailing trips can produce nearly 70% greater emissions compared to private car trips

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With ride-hailing services now providing more trips nationally than taxis, the growth of ride-hailing has directly contributed to increased local pollution and exacerbated traffic congestion in dense urban areas. Through electrification of vehicles and increased use of pooled rides, we can reduce the climate risks of ride-hailing services.

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bp ventures makes 1st direct investment in India; $13M in EV ride-hailing & charging company BluSmart

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BluSmart is India’s first and largest integrated EV ride-hailing and charging company, and aims to deliver safer, cleaner and more sustainable mobility. Yet with 35 of the top 50 most polluted cities globally, there’s a huge need for low carbon technologies to help make that growth compatible with its climate ambitions.

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