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Are Asian emissions to blame for US ozone levels?

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A new international study suggests that springtime ozone levels above western North America are rising mainly because of air flowing eastward from the Pacific Ocean – a trend at its largest when the air originates in Asia. This could even make it difficult for the US to meet Clean Air Act standards for ozone pollution.

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Ozone concentrations can impair healthy lungs

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In the August issue of the American Thoracic Society’s American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine , it states that exposure to ozone at levels currently deemed safe by the NAAQS clean air standards can have a significant negative effect on lung function. The research found that 6.6 hours of exposure.

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Arab city continues green car movement

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Dubai is known as one of the most forward-thinking cities in the world, so it’s no surprise that it has been quick to embrace the green car movement. Considered the cultural hub of the Arab world, Sharjah has been stepping up its efforts to go green by planting trees in the city.

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Tesla drops base Model Y, Electrify America push, NACS and reliability: Today’s Car News

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This and more, here at Green Car Reports. While recent EPA emissions rules for passenger cars and commercial trucks will help clean up particle pollution, ozone pollution remains a challenge. EVs are part of the solution to remedy unhealthy air. And will the Tesla connector fix charging?

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Report shows progress in battle for air quality

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Progress is being made in the battle to clean up the air we breathe, according to the American Lung Association. Its annual report, entitled State of the Air 2011, finds that the majority of American cities most polluted by ozone or year-round particle pollution have improved, showing progress in the clean-up of toxics under the [.].

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EPA issues greenhouse gas proposals

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The analysis also looked at the impact of climate change on human health and suggests that it may lead to higher levels of ground-level ozone, a harmful pollutant. Before taking steps to reduce greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act, the EPA must conduct an appropriate process with stakeholder input.

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Air pollution shame to cloud London Olympics

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A recent smog in the city, which cleared just in time for the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, was the worst ozone episode in six years. There is concern that London’s poor air quality could become a problem as the forecasts predict warmer days to come. Since then, the damp, cool conditions with a [.].

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