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PM2.5, O3 pollution associated with development of Alzheimer’s disease; new study identifies evolving axonal damage

Green Car Congress

Exposures to concentrations of PM 2.5 and ozone at or above the current standards have been linked to neuroinflammation and high risk of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). A 2015 study found a 138% risk of increase of AD per increase of 4.34 ?g/m 3 in PM 2.5 suggesting long-term exposure to PM 2.5 , as well as ozone above the current US EPA standards, are associated with increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

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All-electric helicopter makes record flight

Green Car Reports

Electric transportation is about more than cars. Trucks and buses are also moving toward electric propulsion. Planes, with their long ranges and high power demands seem to be harder. Where electric power does seem to be making progress in the skies is in helicopters. An independent engineering company in California this month set the Guinness.

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@LATimes Looks Other Way As Mayor James T Butts Does Whatever The F**k He Wants About Justice In Inglewood #JoeTakesOnTheNews

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@LATimes It Took Me Only 20 Words To Put The Climate Reality & Environmental Justice In Your Editorial Today #JoeTakesOnTheNews

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How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

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