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Air pollution costs lives, researchers say

2016-04-09 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Charlotte Observer: Recent findings underscore the cost of air pollution on human health, and the benefits of reducing it, researchers said Friday at the N.C. BREATHE conference in Charlotte. While pollution is rarely a direct cause of death, it raises risks that can shave years off an individuals life. One recent study placed air pollution as the fifth-highest risk factor globally, contributing to 5.5 million deaths in 2013. The first BREATHE conference was held in Raleigh last year. It moved to UNC Charlotte...

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Huge cruise ships will worsen London air pollution, campaigners warn

2016-03-31 08:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Guardian: Toxic fumes from large cruise liners powered by giant diesel engines will worsen Londons air pollution and could prevent the city from meeting its EU legal limits on deadly nitrogen oxide emissions, says resident groups opposing a new terminal. Plans for a wharf in the Thames that would be able to handle 240 metre-long cruise liners carrying up to 1,800 passengers and 600 crew were approved by Greenwich council last July but are being challenged in the high court by residents. Developers say...

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Study Suggests Air Pollution May Cause Premature Births

2016-03-30 13:03:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Nature World: A new study suggests that air pollution may be a cause for premature births every year. And not only is it a health hazard for both the mother and the child, but air pollution also showed a huge negative economic impact, not just on the search for environmental solutions, but also on its impact on huge medical costs. While the study is still not fully clear on its definite connection, there is evidence linking expecting mothers and preterm birth, or delivery three weeks ahead of term. According...

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New Generation Air Cleaner Dramatically Reduces Indoor Air Pollution In Office Buildings

2016-03-21 03:05:26| pollutiononline News Articles

Amid growing, widespread concerns about health risks linked to poor indoor air quality, leading air filtration expert Camfil is announcing the results of a study showing that the use of itsCamCleaner technologycan significantly reduce air pollution in office buildings

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