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SEPTEMBER 12, 2014
Children living in polluted megacities are at increased risk for brain inflammation and neurodegenerative changes, including Alzheimer or Parkinson’s disease, according to a study led by University of Montana Professor Dr. Lilian Calderón-Garcidueñas and her colleagues. —Calderón-Garcidueñas et al.
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MAY 20, 2013
Both fine-particle air pollution and noise pollution may increase a person’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to German researchers who have conducted a large population study, in which both factors were considered simultaneously. —Barbara Hoffmann, MD, MPH, study leader. 32.8%) per 2.4µg/m 3. (As
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 4, 2019
By replacing older, polluting engines with new technologies, the projects over their lifetimes are expected to prevent emission of 503 tons of nitrogen oxides (NO x ), 130 tons of carbon monoxide, 238 tons of carbon dioxide, 59 tons of hydrocarbons, 30 tons of fine particulate matter, and a half-ton of coarse particulate matter.
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FEBRUARY 19, 2014
The researchers will monitor station usage and track reductions in pollution and carbon dioxide emissions. The project also helps fill a regional gap for recharging capabilities between Baltimore and Philadelphia, urban areas where charging stations are more common. —Prof.
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FEBRUARY 12, 2016
Life cycle emissions by pollutant and life cycle stage for each vehicle type in the recent (a) and future (b) PJM grid. They then modeled the emissions from those power plants, the effects of emissions on air pollution in downwind counties, and the resulting implications for human health and the environment. Source: Weis et al.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 28, 2011
Each of the four recipients will match a percentage of the grant amount with their own funds to purchase compressed natural gas-powered vehicles; retrofit diesel engines with cleaner technology; replace older, more polluting diesel buses with cleaner diesel buses; or purchase hybrid electric-powered buses.
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FEBRUARY 2, 2010
In addition, the plant will be designed to achieve near-zero emissions of other air pollutants. million customers in Illinois (ComEd) and Pennsylvania (PECO), and gas to 485,000 customers in the Philadelphia area (PECO). The plant will be designed to capture carbon emitted by its operation and store it underground.
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