Sentences with phrase «for reducing air pollution»

The Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment have coordinated a new plan for reducing air pollution, according to this Communiqué, and also this Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat press release.

The researchers estimated the benefits of tree cover for reducing air pollution, stormwater runoff, energy costs associated with heating and cooling buildings, and carbon emissions.

Students analyze their own travel data, as well as that of the whole class, and then explore strategies for reducing air pollution by choosing to ride their bike rather than drive, or by taking fewer trips.

And so does setting ambitious goals: Early on, I doubted industry could meet some of the aggressive targets that EPA set for reducing air pollution, but I ultimately saw these goals spur innovation and creative solutions that led to setting even higher standards.

Not exact matches

Other activities include: producing products that may be recycled at the end of their lifespan for material reuse; reducing energy consumption in operations; or even re-engineering distribution methods as a means of reducing long - distance travel during product delivery, ultimately reducing fossil fuel consumption (and the disease - causing air pollution that is its byproduct).

Still some argue that as people become more willing to pay for clean air, through taxes in this instance, there can be market incentives to reduce pollution.

This holds whether we are thinking of how to grow more grain in the tropics, reduce the birth rate, control inflation, stimulate economic growth, get rid of tooth decay, provide better health care, find some way to turn garbage into a useful resource, reduce air pollution, win the next election, avoid war with Russia, develop human potential, extend the length of life, or find a cure for cancer.

Poortenga told a Michigan Fox News affiliate that families who want to go green will be happy to know that breastfeeding their child will reduce the need for unnecessary energy use (unless bottled, it does not need to be heated up in a microwave) and packaging (natural sources don't add to air pollution or waste).

The state is taking the Trump administration to court for not taking steps to reduce air pollution from predominantly coal - burning states upwind that is causing chronic smog in metropolitan New York City.

ERIE COUNTY, NY — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator, Judith A. Enck joined Erie County Commissioner of Health, Dr. Gale Burstein, representatives of the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo and a Buffalo family to highlight the organizations» successful efforts to reduce indoor air pollution that can trigger asthma attacks.

«These trains will not only provide passengers with faster journeys, more seats and a more comfortable travelling experience, but they are also quieter and greener, significantly reducing noise and air pollution for passengers and our thousands of line - side neighbours.»

The findings could have important implications for planning and public health policy, and suggest that tree planting could play a role in reducing the effects of air pollution from cars.

Air pollution from mineral processing was an enormous issue; the search was on for ways to manage and reduce the associated risks.

Avoiding air pollution where possible may help to reduce cardiovascular risk and cardiologists should incorporate this information into lifestyle advice for their patients.

«But natural gas plants would help reduce other types of air pollution that damage our health, and would be somewhat better for climate in the long term.»

Indeed, many observers insist that, at least for the next decade or so, the best way to reduce air pollution and cut down on oil consumption is to come up with cleaner - burning gasoline and more efficient gasoline engines.

Ming Sung, chief representative in Asia for the Clean Air Task Force, a Boston - based nonprofit group dedicated to reducing atmospheric pollution, said that other companies in China confront the same obstacle.

«Researchers create new low - cost, sustainable material for reducing air and water pollution: A new «green» material made from solid wastes and natural polymers promises better results than activated carbon in adsorbing pollutants in wastewater and air.»

A new class of low - cost and sustainable hybrid materials could possibly displace activated carbon as the preferred choice for reducing wastewater and air pollution.

The experiment will include an intervention component, as well: For half of each study week, participants will wear high - quality, particle - filtering face masks that greatly reduce air pollution exposure.

Prior to joining the Center, she worked at the Coalition for Clean Air on campaigns to reduce toxic air pollution from ports and freight transportation in the state of CalifornAir on campaigns to reduce toxic air pollution from ports and freight transportation in the state of Californair pollution from ports and freight transportation in the state of California.

The 2012 Global Energy Assessment, for example, elucidated multiple pathways that could simultaneously achieve decarbonization at the same time as expanding energy access to the millions of people currently living without modern energy and electricity, and improving public health by reducing air pollution.

Increase of Earth's energy imbalance from reduction of particulate air pollution, which is needed for the sake of human health, can be minimized via an emphasis on reducing absorbing black soot [75], but the potential to constrain the net increase of climate forcing by focusing on black soot is limited [76].

But the courts haven't always struck down EPA emissions trading programs — such as the trading program for nitrogen oxides — and when they have disqualified programs, it was either because agencies failed to follow proper procedure (as was the case with a Bush - era mercury rule that eased requirements on power plants) or because specific statutory goals were not followed (as was the case in the Clean Air Interstate Rule, which wouldn't have necessarily reduced all interstate pollution).

In newer school buildings the trend towards tightly sealed construction design — to reduce noise for example — plus the use of certain synthetic building materials, toxic paints and varnishes, and items of furniture and carpets that off - gas chemicals such as formaldehyde, all contribute to indoor air pollution.

In addition to the new engine, Mazda has also announced that it will begin electrifying its cars in 2019 but focus on markets it calls «regions that use a high ratio of clean energy for power generation or restrict certain vehicles to reduce air pollution» (read: markets with extremely strict emissions standards).

All paper used is sourced from mills whose forest management practices have been certified by a widely recognized sustainable forestry certification organization such as: Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), CSA International, Inc., or Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), confirming our paper providers have followed stringent guidelines to preserve forests and reduce air and water pollution.

From 2000 - 2006 Barry served as Assistant Deputy Minister for the Environmental Protection Service of Environment Canada where he led national programs to prevent and reduce pollution of air, water and soil.

A well - designed maze of intrigue, the grounds create its own microclimate of sorts, thanks to the 200 on - site trees (150 surrounding and 50 in the center courtyard), so that 25 Verde dramatically reduces air pollution and noise for its inhabitants.

RE # 37, GW actions have many many other immediate & future benefits: they prevent / reduce many other environmental harms (local air pollution, acid rain, ground & water pollution, etc.), they are good for the health (e.g., cycling & walking), they reduce crime (cycling, walking), they reduce our implication in foreign conflicts & tax money to protect oil supplies, they save money without lowering productivity (even increasing it), they save businesses from folding & households from going into hock.

According to the President, the program had reduced air pollution more than all other programs under the Clean Air Act combined, actual reductions were more than the law required, and compliance was virtually 100 % without the need for litigatiair pollution more than all other programs under the Clean Air Act combined, actual reductions were more than the law required, and compliance was virtually 100 % without the need for litigatiAir Act combined, actual reductions were more than the law required, and compliance was virtually 100 % without the need for litigation.

With air pollution causing more than one million deaths in 2015 and reducing the lifespan of citizens in northern China by three years, clean energy has become a top priority for China's leaders.

The law reduces air pollution controls, including those environmental protections of the Clean Air Act, including caps on toxins in the air and budget cuts for enforcemeair pollution controls, including those environmental protections of the Clean Air Act, including caps on toxins in the air and budget cuts for enforcemeAir Act, including caps on toxins in the air and budget cuts for enforcemeair and budget cuts for enforcement.

The official title was introduced is «a bill to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce air pollution through expansion of cap - and - trade programs, to provide an alternative regulatory classification for units subject to the cap and trade program, and for other purposes.&raqAir Act to reduce air pollution through expansion of cap - and - trade programs, to provide an alternative regulatory classification for units subject to the cap and trade program, and for other purposes.&raqair pollution through expansion of cap - and - trade programs, to provide an alternative regulatory classification for units subject to the cap and trade program, and for other purposes.»

Investments that encourage the construction of new renewable resources will cut the demand for fossil fuel - based electricity, reducing air pollution and global warming emissions.

China significantly improved its emission standards for CPPs due to government's policy to reduce air pollution and encourage clean energy.

Approaching this in a slightly different way, studies indicate that the health co-benefits of reduced air pollution that could be avoided at the same time as reducing greenhouse forcing is about the same as the estimates for the social cost of carbon through greenhouse forcing.

By purchasing Help Build ™ carbon offsets, our clients provided upfront funding for the installation of these water filters — reducing greenhouse gas pollution and bringing clean air and water to families across Kenya.

Sierra Club Canada works to deliver a healthier environment for a healthy population by working to protect both the quantity and quality of our water, reduce and divert waste, ensure the clean up of toxic sites, and fight the sources of pollution affecting air, water, and land.

But the new filters provide clean drinking water without the need for combustion, which improves the air quality in their homes, conserves trees, and, of course, reduces greenhouse gas pollution.

On the industrial side, the Clean Air Act demonstrates that regulatory policies can reduce pollution without any compelling evidence for the kinds of economic trauma sometimes anticipated.

China has big plans for low - carbon electricity, primarily to reduce air pollution but also with the intent of reducing CO2 emissions and building a true 21st century power grid.

By purchasing Help Build ™ carbon offsets, you will provide upfront funding for the installation of these water filters — reducing greenhouse gas pollution and bringing clean air and water to families across Ethiopia.

The resultant reduced demand for shipping would translate not only to less CO2 (and methane) but less air and water pollution, fewer megaports and, perhaps most importantly, retention or creation of domestic manufacturing jobs.

Denser, greener cities have lower transport costs and reduced health bills, especially for illnesses caused by air pollution.

Natural gas has been the leading driver in helping the United States lead the world in lowering greenhouse gas emissions and in reducing air pollution, while lowering heating and electricity costs for households and businesses.

Day of awful air quality in Delhi underscores need for energy sector actions to reduce pollution Air pollution in Delhi yesterday reached 30 times the World Health Organisation's recommend levels, heightening serious respiratory problems for its inhabitanair quality in Delhi underscores need for energy sector actions to reduce pollution Air pollution in Delhi yesterday reached 30 times the World Health Organisation's recommend levels, heightening serious respiratory problems for its inhabitanAir pollution in Delhi yesterday reached 30 times the World Health Organisation's recommend levels, heightening serious respiratory problems for its inhabitants.

For the short term, carbon pricing and more stringent pollution control regulations may be used to reduce emissions, minimise local air pollution, and limit and ultimately phase out generation from subcritical coal - fired power stations.

Outdoor air pollution targets to reduce concentrations of particulate matter (PM 2.5), globally averaged, return less than $ 1 for every dollar spent.

Reduced demand for fossil fuels will improve the environment by reducing air and water pollution as well as the heat - trapping gases that cause global warming.