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Researchers suggests high level of air pollution in Northern Italy a co-factor in COVID-19 mortality rate

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The index gathers data from several thousand measuring stations all over Europe, providing a geographical insight into the prevalence of a number of pollutant sources in the EU. Moreover, a prolonged exposure to air pollution leads to a chronic inflammatory stimulus, even in young and healthy subjects.

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SoCal Edison opens 32 MWh battery energy storage project, largest in North America; batteries from LG Chem

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The project is strategically located in the Tehachapi Wind Resource Area that is projected to generate up to 4,500 MW of wind energy by 2016. The demonstration project is funded by SCE and federal stimulus money awarded by the Department of Energy as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

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RFF papers explore differing outcomes of higher gasoline taxes on public transit and rural areas

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negative welfare impacts of higher gasoline prices, note Resources for the Future (RFF) post-doc researcher Elisheba Spiller and her colleagues in a pair of discussion papers exploring two different outcomes of higher gasoline taxes. government stimulus money, such as that included in the 2009 American Recovery and. Reinvestment Act.

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We've Entered a New Era of Streaming Health Care. Now What?

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It's our strong belief that digital self-tracking devices and software should be used universally and will serve as powerful generators of valuable data, leading to truly personalized care and profound medical insights. Another barrier to adoption is accessibility.

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ITF study finds limited environmental and safety impacts of car fleet renewal schemes in US, France and Germany

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The report does not address the employment or stimulus-related impacts of fleet renewal schemes which are arguably their primary objectives. Key findings of the study included: Insights on scheme design. For the monetized benefits in terms of CO 2 , NO x or. safety to exceed the costs associated with vehicle replacement, scheme design.

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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Bob Lutz’s Latest Volt Test Drive Sprinting for Green Stimulus Dollars New Subsidies for Electric Cars in Britain Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You G.M. link] will give you an insight into the state of transportation here. — Jim Walker 19. Follow the money.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

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The Three Prongs of the “Green&# Energy Stimulus Pa. Agassi’s Davos Insights Success with V2G would be a double win for electric utilities. DE (1) Agricultural offsets (1) Always On Going Green (1) Applied Materials (1) Appropedia (1) Aqua Resources Fund (1) Arnold Schwarzenegger (1) BMWG.F (1) SZ (1) 6753.T

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