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UB study finds link between ambient ozone exposure, artery wall thickness

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Long-term exposure to ambient ozone appears to accelerate arterial conditions that progress into cardiovascular disease and stroke, according to a new University at Buffalo study. Paul, Minnesota; Chicago; and Los Angeles. The study is unique in its focus on ozone exposure rather than particulate matter. —Meng Wang.

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Study links ambient PM2.5 and ozone specifically caused by vehicle exhaust emissions to ~361,000 premature deaths worldwide in 2010 and ~385,000 in 2015

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and ozone deaths, associated mortality rates, and population in G20 economies in 2015. and ozone worldwide in 2010 and ~385,000 in 2015, equivalent to 11.7% and ozone premature deaths in 2010 and 11.4% and ozone concentrations from transportation emissions resulted in 7.8 and ozone deaths in 2015, broken out by subsector.

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California ARB approves air quality plan for South Coast Air Basin ahead of 2023 deadline; calls for Federal action

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) voted to approve an updated plan for the South Coast Air Basin aimed at further cutting smog-forming emissions to attain the federal 8-hour ozone standard. To meet the 80 parts per billion ozone standard in the South Coast, all levels of government must do their part. —CARB Chair Mary D.

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Yale study finds asphalt a significant source of air pollution, especially on hot, sunny days

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The researchers estimated the potential total emissions and formation of SOA in Los Angeles, a key city for urban air quality case studies.

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Annual American Lung Association report shows continued progress in air quality, but more to be done

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This year’s report finds that the majority of American cities most-polluted by ozone (smog) or year-round particle pollution (soot) have improved, showing continued progress in the cleanup of toxics under the requirements of the Clean Air Act. When ozone is inhaled, it irritates the lungs. 10 Most Ozone-Polluted Cities.

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Report: 4 of 10 Americans live with unhealthy air, and EVs can help

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times more likely than a white person to live in a community with a failing grade on all three of the report’s measures for air pollution—short-term particle pollution, long-term particle pollution, and ozone. ” But the organization is now pushing for stricter national limits on ozone pollution as well.

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

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Consumer products such as shampoo, cleaning products and paint now contribute as much to emitted volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in cities as tailpipe emissions from vehicles, according to a new study led by NOAA. Contributors to ambient air pollution in Los Angeles. (A 1A) and sales data of volatile chemical products.

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