Remove Guidelines Remove International Remove Ozone Remove Parts
article thumbnail

Global study links daily exposure to ozone pollution to increased risk of death

Green Car Congress

Daily exposure to ground level ozone in cities worldwide is associated with an increased risk of death, according to the largest study of its kind, published in an open-access paper in The BMJ. Ground level ozone is a highly reactive gas commonly found in urban and suburban environments, formed when pollutants react in sunlight.

Ozone 243
article thumbnail

Study: 87% of world’s population in 2013 lived in areas exceeding WHO PM2.5 guidelines

Green Car Congress

In 2013, 87% of the world’s population lived in areas exceeding the World Health Organization (WHO) Air Quality Guideline of 10 μg/m 3 PM 2.5 annual average), according to a major international study published in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology. and ozone (O 3 ). . … and ozone (O 3 ).

2013 150
article thumbnail

ICCT finds growth in shipping in Arctic could increase pollutant emissions 150-600% by 2025 with current fuels

Green Car Congress

The International Maritime Organization’s ( IMO ) regulations on pollution from ships are found within the International Convention on the Prevention of Pollution from Ships ( MARPOL 73/78 ). MARPOL Annex VI sets limits on NO x and SO x emissions from ship exhaust, and prohibits deliberate emissions of ozone-depleting substances.

Pollution 150
article thumbnail

WHO links 7 million premature deaths annually to air pollution; 12.5% of total global deaths

Green Car Congress

Estimates of people’s exposure to outdoor air pollution in different parts of the world were formulated through a new global data mapping. The 2005 “WHO Air quality guidelines” offer global guidance on thresholds and limits for key air pollutants that pose health risks. WHO PM Guideline Values. Earlier post.) g/m 3 annual mean.

Pollution 358
article thumbnail

SCOPE Biofuels Project Releases Assessment on Environmental Effects of Biofuel Technologies

Green Car Congress

The SCOPE (Scientific Committee on Problems of the Environment) International Biofuels Project, has published the full proceedings of its Rapid Assessment workshop on the environmental effects of biofuel technologies, 22-25 September 2008. SCOPE is part of the International Council for Science. Menichetti and Otto.