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WHO issues new, lower Global Air Quality Guidelines for classical pollutants

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New WHO has issued new Global Air Quality Guidelines (AQGs) that reduce levels of key air pollutants, some of which also contribute to climate change. Recommended 2021 AQG levels compared to 2005 air quality guidelines. They are applicable to both outdoor and indoor environments globally, and cover all settings. Source: WHO.

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US Justice Department launches Office of Environmental Justice, strategy formulated with EPA

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Developed by the Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) in partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the strategy will ensure that the entire Department is using all available legal tools to promote environmental justice.

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Upwards of 90% of EU city dwellers exposed to PM2.5 and O3 pollution at levels deemed harmful by WHO

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and O 3 pollution at levels deemed harmful to health by the World Health Organisation (WHO), according to the latest assessment of air quality in Europe, published by the European Environment Agency (EEA). These EU limits or targets are in certain cases less strict than WHO guidelines. Source: Air Quality in Europe 2013 Report.

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Group of 285 global investors with more than $20T in assets under management calls for urgent action on investment-grade climate change and energy policies; guidelines for governments

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According to the group, an integrated climate change and clean energy policy framework should include: Clear short-, medium- and long-term greenhouse gas emission reduction objectives and targets, and comprehensive, enforceable legal mechanisms and timelines for delivering on these objectives and targets.

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UK government launches new clean air strategy; ending sales of conventional diesel and gasoline LDVs by 2040

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UK Environment Secretary Michael Gove published a new Clean Air Strategy to cut air pollution backed up through new primary legislation. in their emissions control system, and make tampering with an emissions control system a legal offense. —Environment Secretary Gove. billion (US$4.7-billion)

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For Greener Manufacturing, Think IAQ

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These particulates have serious health impacts if not controlled in the factory environment. Weld fumes have environmental impacts, too: venting weld fumes directly to the environment allows these toxic elements to make their way into air, water and soil. Click to enlarge.

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AYRO launches low-speed Electric Vaccine Vehicle

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The EVV is a self-contained, all-electric transportation solution that has been optimized to store, transport, and deliver testing and vaccines to a large population across a wide variety of environments and locations. The low-speed EV can also maneuver through car-free zones bringing essential services directly to patients that need them.

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