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Monitoring shows plumes of carcinogenic formaldehyde in neighborhoods along Houston’s Ship Channel

Green Car Congress

Air pollution monitoring by the Houston Health Department in 2019 and 2020 recorded levels of formaldehyde, a known carcinogen, along the Houston Ship Channel that pose potential health risks to surrounding neighborhoods. parts per billion. parts per billion. — “Formaldehyde Air Pollution in Houston”.

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Study finds link between sleep apnea and increases in PM2.5, NO2

Green Car Congress

Similarly, air pollution has been linked with cerebrovascular disease, cancer and cardiovascular morbidity and overall mortality, attributed in part to an increased systemic inflammatory response to fine particles. 39% for each 10 parts per billion increase in yearly NO 2. —Billings et al. g/m 3 ) increase in yearly PM 2.5

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San Francisco selects BAE Systems Series-ER for 68 transit buses for Green Bus Zones

Green Car Congress

The technology allows the city to convert the fleet into part-time electric buses as an intermediate step to full electrification. This technology helps San Francisco get one step closer to full zero emissions operations, improving the health of the city’s environment and its residents. Initial SF Muni Green Zone routes.

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The Ins and Outs of Scrap Car Recycling

Clean Fleet Report

The practice serves as a guardian of the environment, combating the harmful effects of both abandoned vehicles and the production of new ones. It is not merely the act of parting with old vehicles; it is an opportunity to fatten one’s wallet. Non-compliance is a path best avoided.

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UNECE: claim that diesel on-road vehicles are the cause of increased lung cancer is misleading

Green Car Congress

Decisions and performance oriented emission regulations have been adopted that set limits and targets resulting in the dramatic decrease in PM and other emissions; Other economic sectors are lagging behind in their initiatives, strategies and actions to address their share of PM and pollutants emissions. tuning should be warranted.

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Driving Your City Forward With Clean Electric Public Transportation

EV Connect

In many American cities, mass transit opportunities are far behind what’s available in other parts of the world. According to the World Bank, urban transportation is responsible for 12% to 70% of air pollution , and an estimated 7 million people die from urban air pollution each year. Transportation in the U.S.

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Is it the Right Time to Buy an Electric Car?

Get Electric Vehicle

We have been telling you the benefits and advantages of electric vehicles and the positive impact they are going to make on our economy and environment. Generally, an electric car requires very minimal maintenance since it has few moving parts in it. points in the direction that we are in the ‘Era Of Electric Vehicles.’

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