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Study finds increased air pollution can worsen both drought and flooding

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The findings have implications for the availability, management and use of water resources in regions around the world, say the researchers. The findings have implications for the availability, management and use of water resources in regions around the world, say the researchers. Authors of the new study include Prof.

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BGU researchers develop sensor to detect nanoplastics in the air using carbon dots

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Large pieces of plastic can break down into nanosized particles that often find their way into the soil and water. It’s unclear how nanoplastics impact human health, but animal studies suggest they’re potentially harmful. Animal studies suggest that ingesting and inhaling these nanoparticles may have damaging effects.

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Graphene Flagship team develops powerful graphene-titania photocatalyst to reduce NOx

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Atmospheric pollution is a growing problem, particularly in urban areas and in less developed countries. According to the World Health Organization, one out of every nine deaths can be attributed to diseases caused by air pollution. Hopwever, there are challenges to be addressed before this can be used on a commercial scale.

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Nielsen global survey finds concerns about climate change slipping behind concerns over other environmental issues; air and water pollution top worries, pesticide use #3

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Three out of four global consumers rated air pollution (77%) and water pollution (75%) as top concerns, both increasing six percentage points compared to 2009. The study found that there are a number of consumers who are either indifferent or not concerned about this issue. Click to enlarge.

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Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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So far Israel, Denmark, Australia , Hawaii and California’s Bay Area have plans to implement the Better Place model. Each of the aforementioned “primary energy sources&# generates carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases plus other pollutants coming from the contaminants or byproducts of using these “primary energy sources&#.

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Study finds single exposure to roadway PM induces transient pulmonary stress; possible need to regulate non-tailpipe-related pollution

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A study by researchers in Israel and the US has found that single (“sub-clinical”) exposure to extracts from particulate material (PM) collected in a near roadway environment can induce a transient oxidative stress and inflammation in mice’ lungs. The paper appears in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology.

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