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Study of 60M US seniors strengthens link between air pollution and premature death

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and of 10 ppb in ozone were associated with increases in all-cause mortality of 7.3% (95% confidence interval [CI], 7.1 When the analysis was restricted to person-years with exposure to PM 2.5 of less than 12 μg per cubic meter and ozone of less than 50 ppb, the same increases in PM 2.5 and 1.1% (95% CI, 1.0

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California ARB hosting public workshop to discuss regulatory concepts for the Heavy-Duty “omnibus” Low NOx rulemaking

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A key measure in ARB’s Mobile Source Strategy is the establishment of low oxides of nitrogen (NO x ) engine emission standards that result in a 90% reduction in NO x emissions compared to the emissions of today’s diesel engines. The workshop will be available via webcast for those unable to attend in person.

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Latest GHG Inventory shows California remains below 2020 emissions target; much steeper rate of GHG reductions required

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tons per person to 10.7 tons per person in 2018, a 24% decrease. in 2018 (2000-2018 average year-over-year increase is 6.8%), continuing the increasing trend as they replace Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) being phased out under the 1987 Montreal Protocol. Emissions from high-GWP gases increased 2.3% Source: CARB GHG Inventory.

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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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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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Air Quality: Easy to Measure, Tough to Fix

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Ionization can itself create ozone. The state of California has banned such ozone generators entirely. LG led its presentation with personal air purifiers instead of televisions. an activated carbon filter can remove volatile organic compounds and ozone from the air. In fact, ionization can itself create ozone.

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Study: consumer products overtake transportation as largest source of VOCs air pollution in cities

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The results, published in an open-access paper in the journal Science , suggest that the focus of efforts to mitigate ozone formation and toxic chemical burdens need to be adjusted, the authors suggested. Recent research suggests that adverse human health effects occur below current US standards for both PM 2.5 McDonald et al.

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Up close and personal with Volkswagen’s e-Golf carbon offset project: Garcia River Forest

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The TÜV certificate confirms that the Life Cycle Assessment drawn up by Volkswagen is based on reliable data and that the method used to compile it complies with the requirements of ISO standards 14040 and 14044. TDI (diesel), both in the basic versions with standard equipment. ozone depletion potential (ODP). Click to enlarge.

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