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Researchers suggest that air quality tests need simplifying to help reduce dangerous emissions

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New methods of testing and simulating air quality should be considered in order to help policy makers have a more accurate understanding of how emissions affect air pollution levels, new research suggests. The researchers compared current techniques used to describe atmospheric chemical reactions against more historical techniques.

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Rice University study of lung cells suggests anthropogenic carbon nanotubes are common pollutants

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the MWCNTs observed in the lungs of Parisian children are similar to those detected in dust and vehicle exhaust samples collected in the Parisian area as well as to synthetic MWCNTs, to MWCNTS found in ambient air samples collected in El Paso and Houston, and those trapped in domestic spider webs in Kanpur (India). —Lon Wilson.

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INRIX analysis identifies top 10 US cities for highly autonomous vehicles; prioritizing corridors for deployment

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The deployment of highly autonomous vehicles (HAVs) is expected to deliver substantial benefits: reduced traffic congestion, decreased emissions, lower-cost of mobility and safer travel. Without smart planning, this technology could clog roads, increase pollution and further stratify mobility options. Albuquerque.

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