air pollutant News
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Pollution makes Europeans unhappy
Researchers in Canada have found a correlation between air pollution and people’s happiness. Their deep analysis, reported in the latest issue of the International Journal of Green Economics, suggests that air pollution may lead to unhappiness while the converse is also true, the unhappier the citizens of a country the more air pollution. Economists at Trent University in Ontario, Canada, ...
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Trees could be used to monitor air pollution simply and cheaply
It may be possible to use trees to monitor levels of air pollution in cities, new research suggests. A Belgian study found evidence that leaves of urban trees change both chemically and physiologically when exposed to different levels of air pollution. If these changes are carefully quantified, trees could provide cheap and widespread ‘bio-indicators’, the study’s authors ...
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Transport remains main source of health-damaging pollutants, say EEA
A report launched this week by the European Environment Agency shows that road transport remains the single main source of sulphur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO) and non-methane volatile organic compounds (NMVOCs), and the second-most important source of fine particulate emissions (PM10 and PM2.5) in the EU-27. This report contains essential data that helps understand the evolution of air ...
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Epa awards $32 million to understand health impacts of air pollution
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $32 million to fund four new Clean Air Research Centers at universities conducting cutting edge air pollution research. The research will focus on the impacts of air pollution mixtures on people’s health. It is important to understand the health risks associated with exposure to multiple air pollutants because people are exposed to more ...
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Stringent air pollution norms boost adoption of air pollution control equipment
The industrial growth and the infrastructure boom in India has vitalized several industries such as steel, cement and electricity. The electricity vertical has been especially invigorated, with utilities adding capacities to their plant to close the gap between demand and supply. These developments across verticals have fueled demand for air pollution control equipment (APCE) in India. New ...
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AirProtekt helps textile processor achieve Flourine contamination compliance
A major UK major manufacturing has selected AirProtekt, the Cambridge based air pollution specialist, to remove Fluorine contaminants from its textile processing facility. AirProtekt was able to offer the textile company a complete solution by supplying a Regenerative Thermal Oxidation system (RTO) and a special scrubber system to remove Fluorine contaminants from the process exhaust stream. ...
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LondonAir Nowcast launched
The LondonAir Nowcast has been launched as part of an updated LondonAir website. The LondonAir Nowcast uses a combination of measured and modelled NO2 and PM10 concentrations to produce a 20m resolution map of air pollution in the capital each hour. The LondonAir Nowcast is an important step forward to help Londoners visualise the air pollution that affects their daily lives. The Nowcast maps are ...
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Are There Different Types Of Environmental Air Pollution And How To Clean By Olansi Activated Carbon Air Purifiers
The short answer is, yes. There are different types of air pollution, and these tiny particles can cause a lot of damage to your lungs. These particles can get into your vital organs, such as the brain, lungs, kidneys, spleen, and liver. As a result, they can cause a lot of health problems, such as respiratory issues and lung disease. Let's find out more. The particles of pollution are made of ...
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Emissions Webinar ´Air Pollution Abatement Technology Overview´
EHS Daily Advisor is hosting a webinar this September on emission destruction technologies for compliance with MACT, NSPS, NESHAP, and state VOC and HAP regulations. Sponsored by Verantis Environmental Solutions Group and Anguil Environmental Systems, the complimentary webcast will provide attendees with a general overview of industrial air pollution control technologies and the pollutants they ...
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National air pollution photo competition is launched by Enviro Technology
Enviro Technology Services Plc has launched a nationwide competition to find the best photos on the theme of ‘Air pollution’. The company is a world class supplier and leading UK exporter of air pollution monitoring systems. The photos will be showcased on their website and used in their marketing materials which are distributed throughout the world. The competition has two ...
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Emissions Webinar - Ensure ongoing compliance with MACT, NSPS, NESHAP, and state VOC and HAP regulations
EHS Daily Advisor is hosting a webinar this September on emission destruction technologies for compliance with MACT, NSPS, NESHAP, and state VOC and HAP regulations. Sponsored by Verantis Environmental Solutions Group and Anguil Environmental Systems, the complimentary webcast will provide attendees with a general overview of industrial air pollution control technologies and the pollutants they ...
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Let`s Bust 4 Myths About Urban Air Pollution With Best Hepa Quietest Air Purifier
Although many scientific studies have been conducted, people don't be serious when it comes to air pollution. The million-dollar question is why people have not been paying attention to pollution. One of the primary reasons is the lack of political awareness. Apart from this, some misconceptions also create hurdles in this way. In this article, we are going to bust 4 myths about air pollution. ...
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Air pollution limits at Beijing Olympics eased heart burden (#2212)
The Beijing Olympics were a powerful laboratory for showing how improvements in air pollution improve cardiovascular health. The Chinese capital is plagued by chronic air pollution. When the city was awarded the 2008 Summer Games, it promised to improve air quality for the event, shutting down factories and limiting vehicle traffic for the Olympics and Paralympics. Junfeng Zhang, a professor of ...
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Air pollution kills 3.3 million worldwide, may double
Air pollution is killing 3.3 million people a year worldwide, according to a new study that includes this surprise: Farming plays a large role in smog and soot deaths in industrial nations. Scientists in Germany, Cyprus, Saudi Arabia and Harvard University calculated the most detailed estimates yet of the toll of air pollution, looking at what caused it. The study also projects that if trends ...
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11:30 AM EST: EPA to Hold Media Call on Proposed Updates to the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule
Today at 11:30 a.m. EST, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a media call about an update to the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule. EPA is committed to protecting the lives and health of Americans by addressing the problem of air pollution that is transported across state lines. WHO: Janet McCabe, acting assistant administrator for EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation WHAT: ...
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World Environmental Health Day highlights need for healthy air
Today is the first ever World Environmental Health Day and EPUK wecomes this international recognition that air pollution is a public health problem. We will be joining our members and partners at events over the course of the day to discuss the challenges unhealthy air presents to our communities and to work towards solutions to this public health crisis with air pollution specialists from all ...
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Our Future Generations Are At A High Risk of Air Pollution
Today, the world is at a greater risk of air pollution, especially in India. According to statistics, in 2019, particulate matter 2.5 cast around 1 million premature deaths across India. These reports were released by the state of global air. Therefore, we can say that kids in India are at high risk of air pollution. Therefore, we should take preventive measures to protect our future generation. ...
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Long-term exposure to air pollution associated with an increased risk of type-2 diabetes
Long-term exposure to air pollution may increase the risk of developing type-2 diabetes, a Swiss study has found. The results also suggest that the association between type-2 diabetes and air pollution occurs at concentrations below World Health Organization (WHO) air quality guidelines. Air pollution has been linked with high blood pressure as well as heart and respiratory disease. Heart ...
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Creation of an air pollution scenario impact tool
CERC has developed a digital air pollution impact tool to model the impacts of changes to air pollution sources and the adoption of mitigation measures, on levels of air pollution exposure. The tool is potentially scalable to all London local authorities, and could be a 'ground-breaking' example for city authorities around the world, as are CERC's Breathe London and airTEXT services. This is a ...
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