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Researchers find ammonium concentration in PM2.5 leading to higher risk of death

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This finding stems from the largest global analysis of its kind, led by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) as part of the Multi-City Multi-Country (MCC) Collaborative Research Network. Advanced statistical methods were used to model specific health effects across multiple locations. µm in diameter. components.

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ICL, CMU study associates PM2.5 air pollution in US with >30,000 deaths and reduced life expectancy

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Air quality in the US may be linked with increased mortality and reduced life expectancy according to new research from Imperial College London and the Center for Air, Climate and Energy Solutions at Carnegie Mellon University. These particles are mainly emitted from automobiles, power plants and industry, and known to be hazardous to health.

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Opinion: Reinventing fuel-based power for a more secure and resilient grid

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The growth of global industrialization, increasing demand on energy resources and rising carbon emissions are deepening the need for energy infrastructure that is increasingly green, distributed, flexible, and resilient. Renewable UK, Wind Energy Statistics Explained, available at: [link] , accessed 12 November, 2020. 2 ] Swart, R.

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New study to investigate emissions from commercial buses in fleet operations

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Brighton & Hove operates a fleet of approximately 280 modern buses in and around the city of Brighton & Hove which, according to recent Department for Transport statistics, boasts the country’s highest—and consistently growing—number of bus journeys per head of population outside London.

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Fundamental Energy Transitions Can Take a Century

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One hundred and forty years ago, Thomas Edison began generating electricity at two small coal-fired stations, one in London ( Holborn Viaduct ), the other in New York City ( Pearl Street Station ). The early expansion of generation was destined for industry—above all for the conversion from steam engines to electric motors—and for commerce.

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Are EVs more of a fire hazard than ICEs?

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Some are the work of self-styled experts with an agenda, a pocket calculator and no idea of how to reach a sound statistical conclusion. Here’s a good and verifiable example: London Fire Brigade dealt with 1898 petrol and diesel vehicle fires in 2019, compared to 54 EV fires. Many authors start from dodgy assumptions.

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Leading the Way for More LGBTQ Inclusivity in STEM

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Agrawal found solace in advocacy and support organizations in London after moving there in 2005. She went on to form her own groups and lead diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at the universities she worked for in London and Sydney. She joined City, University of London , as a research fellow working on computational photonics.

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