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Study finds short-term exposure to air pollution may impede cognition; NSAIDs could help

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MAY 10, 2021

Exposure to air pollution, even over the course of just a few weeks, can impede mental performance, according to a new study led by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. The study is among the first to explore short-term air pollution exposures and the use of NSAIDs to mitigate their effects.

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Studies find global COVID-19 lockdowns have significantly reduced PM2.5 and NO2 pollution, but ozone up

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MAY 12, 2020

Levels of two major air pollutants have been reduced significantly since lockdowns began in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but a secondary pollutant—ground-level ozone—has increased in China, according to new research. Ozone is harmful to humans at ground-level, causing pulmonary and heart disease.

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CARB approves updated “At-Berth” regulation, expanding efforts to cut pollution from ships in California ports

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AUGUST 28, 2020

The California Air Resources Board approved a new regulation designed to reduce pollution further from ocean-going vessels while docked at California’s busiest ports. The rule builds on progress achieved by the At-Berth Regulation adopted in 2007.

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Study finds rapid health benefits following air pollution reduction

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DECEMBER 9, 2019

Reductions in air pollution yielded fast and significant impacts on health-outcomes, as well as decreases in all-cause morbidity, according to new open-access research published in Annals of the American Thoracic Society. It’s critical that governments adopt and enforce WHO guidelines for air pollution immediately.

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Study provides more insight into air pollution mechanisms that cause cardiovascular diseases

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AUGUST 24, 2018

Air pollution, and fine dust in particular, is calculated to contribute to more than four million deaths each year. While the mechanisms by which air pollutants cause cardiovascular events is undergoing continual refinement, the preponderant evidence support rapid effects of a diversity of pollutants including all particulate pollutants (e.g.

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Study provides insight into mechanism of atmospheric new particle formation in polluted cities

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JULY 20, 2018

de novo rather than as direct emissions—via nucleation and growth is a major source of aerosol pollution in terms of number concentration. In spite of a great deal of research, it is still a puzzle why and how such new particule formation (NPF) occurs in a highly polluted urban atmosphere.

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EPA requires trucking companies to reduce air pollution near Los Angeles schools as part of emissions violation settlement

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NOVEMBER 1, 2018

EPA made the announcement at an event at Eastman Avenue Elementary School in Los Angeles, Calif., EPA was joined by the California Air Resources Board, the South Coast Air Quality Management District, and the Los Angeles Unified School District. —Todd Sax, California Air Resources Board Enforcement Chief.

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SIAM, Maharashtra Pollution Control Board organise workshop on circular economy | Autocar Professional

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APRIL 9, 2024

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) collaborated with the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board to organise a ‘Circularity Workshop’ on ‘Extended Producer Responsibility Regime: An Innovative Policy Tool for Fostering a Sustainable Circular Economy in the Automotive Industry.’

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Italian study finds raised levels of PM10, even below current Euro limits, associated with increased acute cardiac events

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OCTOBER 9, 2013

The associations between average levels of PM 10 and daily hospitalization for acute cardiovascular (CV) events were analyzed by a generalized linear model. The study found a significant association between PM 10 levels and admission for acute cardiovascular events.

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PM2.5 pollution linked to blood vessel damage in healthy young non-smoking adults

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OCTOBER 26, 2016

Fine particulate matter air pollution (PM 2.5 ) may be associated with blood vessel damage and inflammation among young, healthy adults, according to new research in Circulation Research , an American Heart Association journal. Air pollution is known to contribute to cardiovascular disease and related deaths. Resources.

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National Academies report finds EPA’s controlled human exposure studies of air pollution are warranted

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MARCH 29, 2017

CHIE participants are exposed to one or several common air pollutants usually for a few hours at concentrations that are not expected to produce adverse responses. The NAAQS process has broad health importance because it regulates the outdoor air concentrations of those pollutants. 2009 to Oct.

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Study finds children’s exposure to urban air pollution results in early hallmarks of Alzheimer’s

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FEBRUARY 12, 2015

A study by researchers from the US, Mexico and Canada has found that children’s urban air pollution exposures result in systemic and brain inflammation and the early hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The study found that clinically healthy children who live in a polluted environment and who also carry a gene—the apolipoprotein ?

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CARB previews ‘smog check’ for heavy-duty trucks; phase-in begins 1 Jan

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AUGUST 30, 2022

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) recently previewed the Heavy-Duty Inspection and Maintenance Program (HD I/M), which is due to begin phasing in on 1 Jan 2023 ( earlier post ), at an enforcement truck event held at the Port of Los Angeles. PEAQS roadside unit. Source: [link].

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OICR-led study shows that environmental exposures such as air pollution are more determinant of respiratory health than inherited genetics

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MARCH 8, 2018

Researchers from the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR), with colleagues at other institutions in Canada and the UK, have found strong evidence that environmental exposures, including air pollution, affect gene expressions associated with respiratory diseases much more than genetic ancestry. A permutation test ( n ?=?10,000

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Study: more stringent O3 and PM2.5 air pollution standards could save thousands of lives, greatly improve public health

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AUGUST 11, 2016

In “Estimated Excess Morbidity and Mortality Caused by Air Pollution above ATS Recommended Standards, 2011-2013,” published online in the August edition of Annals of the American Thoracic Society , researchers report on the annual health benefits of meeting more protective standards recommended by the ATS for O 3 and PM 2.5.

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Study finds pollution strengthens thunderclouds, warming the atmosphere

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MAY 19, 2012

Pollution warms the atmosphere through summer thunderstorm clouds, according to a computational study by a team of researchers from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Hebrew University in Jerusalem and the University of Maryland published in Geophysical Research Letters. —Fan et al. —Jiwen Fan.

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CA targets off-road equipment for GHG reductions with $44M CORE voucher project

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JANUARY 28, 2020

The California Air Resources Board will launch its Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project ( CORE ) at the Port of San Diego on 31 January. Additional funding is available for facilities that deploy clean technology in communities overburdened by pollution and for infrastructure connections.

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Study identifies combustion-derived nanoparticles in diesel exhaust as the predominant mediator for adverse cardiovascular events

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JULY 14, 2011

A large body of work shows that exposure to road traffic and air pollution may be a trigger of adverse cardiovascular events such as angina, myocardial infarction, and heart failure, with long-term exposure increasing the lifetime risk of death from coronary heart disease. Nicholas L. Mills, Mark R. Miller, Andrew J. Boere, Paul H.

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EEA says industrial air pollution cost Europe up to €169 billion in 2009; some 37% attributed to CO2

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NOVEMBER 26, 2011

Aggregated damage costs by pollutant. Air pollution from the 10,000 largest polluting facilities in Europe cost citizens between €102–169 billion (US$135–224 billion) in 2009, according to a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) which analyzed the costs of harm to health and the environment caused by air pollution.

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Study suggests future climate changes to worsen air quality for >85% of China’s population; ~20k+ additional deaths each year

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AUGUST 19, 2019

The team used a combination of climate, air quality, and epidemiological models to assess future air pollution deaths in a changing climate under Representative Concentration Pathway 4.5 (RCP Our results indicate that climate change and more intense extremes are likely to increase the risk of severe pollution events in China.

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6PPD-quinone derived from tire debris is toxic to two trout species, not just coho salmon

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MARCH 4, 2022

Every time it rains, fish living downstream of storm drains are exposed to pollutants, including the tire-derived compound 6PPD-quinone, in the runoff. They found that even small concentrations, such as those regularly occurring in surface waters after stormwater runoff events, were fatal to brook and rainbow trout. g/L, respectively.

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Study finds rapid increases in nitrogen oxides may be as harmful to the heart as sustained levels

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FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Rapid increases in pollution may be as harmful to the heart as sustained high levels, according to new research published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. However, this study investigated whether rapid increases in pollution increase the risk of heart attack, independently of an absolute threshold.

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Researchers find abundance of oil-eating bacteria in northeast Atlantic

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APRIL 12, 2021

In the event of an oil spill, our results suggest that the response of these organisms is severely hindered by the low temperatures and nutrient levels that are typical for the FSC. —Angelova et al. —Angelova et al. Angelina G. Angelova, Barbara Berx, Eileen Bresnan, Samantha B.

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Volvo Group collaborates with California stakeholders to showcase potential of connected vehicle technologies with a Volvo VNL

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MARCH 13, 2019

The project, led by the South Coast Air Quality Management District, is funded by the California Climate Investments program to reduce key criteria pollutants, greenhouse gases (GHGs) and petroleum usage.

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Lancet Series Finds That Cutting Greenhouse Pollutants Will Have Major Direct Health Benefits Worldwide

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NOVEMBER 28, 2009

Climate change due to emission of greenhouse gases from fossil fuel energy sources causes air pollution by increasing ground-level ozone and concentrations of fine particulate matter. The NIEHS is one of the key sponsors of the international event. Combustion-related air pollution is estimated to be responsible for nearly 2.5

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Study suggests fine particulates increase risk of stroke

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APRIL 14, 2015

While numerous studies have shown that air pollution is associated with cardio-pulmonary mortality, there has been less research into the possible effect of air pollution on stroke and non-fatal coronary events. The results indicate that stroke is more likely to occur with increased air pollution. doi: 10.3238/arztebl.2015.0195.

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Discovery of mechanism for atmospheric particle formation suggests need for ammonia emission regulations

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MAY 23, 2022

Ammonia is convected upward during events like the Asian monsoon. There are no factories or farms, and planes are thought to make up most of the pollutants in this area. The group uncovered that the ammonia is convected upward during events such as the Asian monsoon. The emission sources are limited up there. Bertozzi, B.

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Earth Day 2024: each day is about reducing emissions | Autocar Professional

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APRIL 21, 2024

Earth Day is now a global event each year, and over a billion people across 192 countries now take part in what is the largest civic-focused day of action in the world. Air pollution was commonly accepted as the smell of prosperity. Today – April 22 – is Earth Day 2024 and the 54th anniversary of Earth Day.

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California ARB awarding $1.6 million to LA for low-income EV carsharing pilot program

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JULY 25, 2015

Following a competitive proposal process, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) has offered $1.6 SB 1275 directs the Air Resources Board to establish a suite of equity programs aimed at making clean cars and trucks accessible to low- and moderate-income Californians. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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NFI deploys 50 electric semi trucks and a 38-port charging depot in SoCal

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FEBRUARY 27, 2024

As a result, the area is heavily polluted, with logistics traffic being a major contributor. The LA metro area has some of the most-polluted air in the US. million gallon-equivalents of diesel fuel over its lifetime, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 8,200 tons per year and criteria pollutant emissions by 5 tons per year.

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California and China sign agreement to strengthen and coordinate efforts to improve air quality

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APRIL 11, 2013

In addition to collaboration on air quality measures, the agreement encourages joint efforts to protect public health, promote clean and efficient energy, protect the environment and natural resources and support sustained economic growth.

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California and Shenzhen, China, sign agreement to cooperate on fighting climate change

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JUNE 19, 2013

Moving to further strengthen California’s ties with China, California Air Resources Board Chairman Mary Nichols and Director of the Shenzhen Development and Reform Commission Xu Anliang signed a memorandum of understanding in Shenzhen that will expand cooperation at the subnational level to tackle global climate change.

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FreeWire partnering with SMUD on Mobi Gen and EV Charger units

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FEBRUARY 4, 2019

The Mobi Gen battery-backed power provides an alternative to diesel-burning generators for applications that require quiet, non-polluting power for facilities or remote sites, such as food trucks, music events, construction sites, emergency response, and backup power needs.

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Large-scale study associates even brief exposure to PM2.5 with childhood lung infections

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APRIL 14, 2018

The most important finding of this study is that infectious processes of respiratory disease may be influenced by particulate matter pollution at various levels. Similar elevated odds for ALRI were also observed for older children, although the number of events and precision of estimates were much lower. —Horne et al.

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Researchers show mechanism by which diesel exhaust particles trigger respiratory “flare-ups”

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MAY 23, 2017

Previous research has shown a strong association between urban air pollution and respiratory symptoms such as coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath, but the underlying mechanism has been unclear. This may be responsible for the respiratory symptoms we see following exposure to urban air pollution. Robinson, Mark A.

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New York to invest $127.7 million Volkswagen settlement in clean vehicles

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

In addition, New York will replace or re-power older, high-polluting diesel-powered trucks, school buses, and equipment with cleaner vehicles and equipment. In addition to working with state agencies and authorities, these outreach efforts included six public events throughout the state to seek comments.

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President’s Note: Forging Partnerships will Sharpen IEEE’s Edge

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

These engagements at the grassroots level provide better insights into understanding the community’s needs and what resources could help advance members’ professional lives. In July, I spoke at two prominent sustainability and green transition–related events in Europe: the EU Green Week and the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW).

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Rice University team links PM2.5 and ozone levels with cardiac arrest

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FEBRUARY 17, 2013

A team from Rice University and the Houston Fire Department EMS has found a direct correlation between out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) and levels of air pollution and ozone. Peak-time risks from both pollutants rose as high as 4.6%. Relative risks were higher for men, African-Americans and people over 65. Katherine B.

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How Engineers Can Help Protect Earth From Worsening Climate Change

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APRIL 21, 2022

Lives and businesses are being severely affected, and the cost of recovering after each event continues to mount. The climate crisis is also having a severe effect on the planet, which is being battered by pollution, deforestation, and soil degradation. To create a sustainable environment, we need to contain air pollution.

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Study: stopping at red lights exposes drivers to high levels of particulates

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FEBRUARY 13, 2015

PNCs [particle number concentrations] and change in driving speed showed an exponential–fit relationship during the delay events at TIs [traffic intersections]. Traffic intersections with signals were found to be high pollution hot-spots due to the frequent changes in driving conditions. Short–term exposure for ?2% 2015.02.002.

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Why Electric Buses Are the Healthy School Choice

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NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The World Resources Institute , a sustainability advocacy group, says at the end of the second quarter in 2023, there were just under 6,000 committed electric school buses in the United States. This number includes buses that have been awarded, ordered, delivered, or are already in operation.

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Study using satellite data finds rate of urban growth much greater than previously thought

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MAY 10, 2020

Detailed high-resolution maps of urban change are crucial for studying greenhouse gas emissions, urban heat island effects, population exposure to extreme weather events and air pollution, land-use change dynamics, ecosystem carbon losses, urban sustainability and development pathways. Huang, Y.,

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California issues draft report on refinery safety

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JULY 16, 2013

Improve alerts and public access to information during emergency events, and enhance the presentation and availability of air monitoring information for the general public. Ensure public input in developing plans for responding to emergencies involving the release of toxic chemicals. Improving Public and Worker Safety at Oil Refineries.

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Study finds paved surfaces in Houston worsen air quality

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JUNE 8, 2011

New research by a team from the US, China and Japan focusing on the Houston, Texas area suggests that widespread urban development alters weather patterns in a way that can make it easier for pollutants to accumulate during warm summer weather instead of being blown out to sea. ““The very existence of the Houston area favors stagnation.”

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Study finds short-term exposure to air pollution may impede cognition; NSAIDs could help

Studies find global COVID-19 lockdowns have significantly reduced PM2.5 and NO2 pollution, but ozone up

CARB approves updated “At-Berth” regulation, expanding efforts to cut pollution from ships in California ports

Study finds rapid health benefits following air pollution reduction

Study provides more insight into air pollution mechanisms that cause cardiovascular diseases

Study provides insight into mechanism of atmospheric new particle formation in polluted cities

EPA requires trucking companies to reduce air pollution near Los Angeles schools as part of emissions violation settlement

SIAM, Maharashtra Pollution Control Board organise workshop on circular economy | Autocar Professional

Italian study finds raised levels of PM10, even below current Euro limits, associated with increased acute cardiac events

PM2.5 pollution linked to blood vessel damage in healthy young non-smoking adults

National Academies report finds EPA’s controlled human exposure studies of air pollution are warranted

Study finds children’s exposure to urban air pollution results in early hallmarks of Alzheimer’s

CARB previews ‘smog check’ for heavy-duty trucks; phase-in begins 1 Jan

OICR-led study shows that environmental exposures such as air pollution are more determinant of respiratory health than inherited genetics

Study: more stringent O3 and PM2.5 air pollution standards could save thousands of lives, greatly improve public health

Study finds pollution strengthens thunderclouds, warming the atmosphere

CA targets off-road equipment for GHG reductions with $44M CORE voucher project

Study identifies combustion-derived nanoparticles in diesel exhaust as the predominant mediator for adverse cardiovascular events

EEA says industrial air pollution cost Europe up to €169 billion in 2009; some 37% attributed to CO2

Study suggests future climate changes to worsen air quality for >85% of China’s population; ~20k+ additional deaths each year

6PPD-quinone derived from tire debris is toxic to two trout species, not just coho salmon

Study finds rapid increases in nitrogen oxides may be as harmful to the heart as sustained levels

Researchers find abundance of oil-eating bacteria in northeast Atlantic

Volvo Group collaborates with California stakeholders to showcase potential of connected vehicle technologies with a Volvo VNL

Lancet Series Finds That Cutting Greenhouse Pollutants Will Have Major Direct Health Benefits Worldwide

Study suggests fine particulates increase risk of stroke

Discovery of mechanism for atmospheric particle formation suggests need for ammonia emission regulations

Earth Day 2024: each day is about reducing emissions | Autocar Professional

California ARB awarding $1.6 million to LA for low-income EV carsharing pilot program

NFI deploys 50 electric semi trucks and a 38-port charging depot in SoCal

California and China sign agreement to strengthen and coordinate efforts to improve air quality

California and Shenzhen, China, sign agreement to cooperate on fighting climate change

FreeWire partnering with SMUD on Mobi Gen and EV Charger units

Large-scale study associates even brief exposure to PM2.5 with childhood lung infections

Researchers show mechanism by which diesel exhaust particles trigger respiratory “flare-ups”

New York to invest $127.7 million Volkswagen settlement in clean vehicles

President’s Note: Forging Partnerships will Sharpen IEEE’s Edge

Rice University team links PM2.5 and ozone levels with cardiac arrest

How Engineers Can Help Protect Earth From Worsening Climate Change

Study: stopping at red lights exposes drivers to high levels of particulates

Why Electric Buses Are the Healthy School Choice

Study using satellite data finds rate of urban growth much greater than previously thought

California issues draft report on refinery safety

Study finds paved surfaces in Houston worsen air quality

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