Sentences with phrase «in air pollution reduction»

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The EPA has long been involved in pollution reduction and air quality improvement by testing and creating alternatives to engine idling of the 15.5 million trucks estimated to be operating in the U.S.

The city council said in an announcement Wednesday that the plans would result in «historic reductions in air pollution.»

They do not emit tailpipe pollutants, giving a large reduction of local air pollution, and, can give a significant reduction in total greenhouse gas and other emissions (dependent on the method used for electricity generation).

Numerous conventions between States which turn out to be geographically interdependent have been hammered out, a few before, but most since, that date, covering such matters as the prevention of the pollution of the seas in general, or of particular seas, or common rivers, the reduction of air pollution and latterly the safeguarding of flora and fauna».

The IPCC has said the reduction in air pollution from curbing greenhouse gas emissions could prevent tens of thousands of deaths in Latin America and Asia.

Apart from air pollution reduction, other benefits of urban green infrastructure include urban heat island mitigation, the potential reduction in energy consumption, better stormwater management, and climate change mitigation.

In the EU, the reduction in life expectancy due to air pollution was 7.5 months in 2010, and legislation already in place to improve air quality aims to reduce this loss to 5.2 months by 203In the EU, the reduction in life expectancy due to air pollution was 7.5 months in 2010, and legislation already in place to improve air quality aims to reduce this loss to 5.2 months by 203in life expectancy due to air pollution was 7.5 months in 2010, and legislation already in place to improve air quality aims to reduce this loss to 5.2 months by 203in 2010, and legislation already in place to improve air quality aims to reduce this loss to 5.2 months by 203in place to improve air quality aims to reduce this loss to 5.2 months by 2030.

With the developed system a significant reduction of air pollution in urban areas is expected, given the high frequency of cold starts and the low distances travelled.

«The main goal of our project was to find out how effective regulations of gasoline vehicle emissions have been at reducing the formation of smog,» says Greg Drozd, Ph.D. «It was also a very forward - thinking study in anticipation of how cars that meet future emissions standards will lead to reductions in air pollution.»

Using the higher figure in their calculations, they determined that a 67 percent reduction in NO emissions in the United States could reduce annual health impacts of agricultural air pollution by up to $ 660 million.

A prior study by this group, which was also conducted in concurrence with the Beijing Olympics, demonstrated that pollutions levels were linked to physiological changes that increase risk for cardiovascular disease, and that these same air pollution reductions resulted in improvements in several risk factors

«These results greatly strengthen the case that long - term exposure to particulates air pollution causes substantial reductions in life expectancy.

Working in tandem with such groups as the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Coalition for a Safe Environment, along with the Teamsters and Longshoremen's unions and local activists like Martha Cota, they've done extensive lobbying in Sacramento and community organizing to push for enforcement of the California Environmental Quality Act and compel the Port of Los Angeles to initiate a suite of pollution - reduction strategies that have cleaned up the air.

«It's a delay of economic growth but it is not sacrificing economic growth,» Edenhofer noted, adding that this calculation does not take into account related benefits, such as a reduction in deadly air pollution and saved human lives, or salvaged nature.

Lower rates of asthma and other health problems are frequently cited as benefits of policies aimed at cutting carbon emissions from sources like power plants and vehicles, because these policies also lead to reductions in other harmful types of air pollution.

[Xiaoyuan Li et al., Reduction of solar photovoltaic resources due to air pollution in China]

For the countries studied, the report found significant reductions in energy dependency and local air pollution.

Targeting a reduction in air pollution in towns and cities, the project will develop a tool that will remotely measure real - time vehicle emissions in order to identify high - emitting vehicles.

The rise of renewables, tightening air pollution standards and shale - driven reductions in gas prices saw coal's share of the US power mix fall from 46 % in 2009 to 39 % in 2014.

One demonstrated some reduction in the impact of nearby traffic air pollution in a residence using an air filter while another failed to show any benefit.

You can take the milk thistle for the recommended 8 weeks and achieve a big reduction in acne, and then solidify the benefits further, building up an armour against the slightest piece of acne from air pollution, harsh sunlight, make - up, or pesticides which have washed into your tap water.

LUNGSOD NG MEYCAUAYAN, Enero 9 (PIA)-- Hindi gigibain ng Department of Learn how emissions reductions, advancements in fuels and fuel economy, and working with industry to find solutions to air pollution problems benefit human

to consider should be the following: 1) the elimination or reduction of emissions of greenhouse gases; 2) increase of basic sanitation services provided to the population; 3) the elimination or reduction of deforestation and burning of forests; 4) reduction in the consumption of fossil fuels; 5) increase of the share of renewable energy in the energy mix; 6) the elimination or reduction of land pollution, air, ocean and water; 7) increase of energy efficiency or energy saving in agriculture, industry and transportation in general; and 8) increase of recycling of materials.

The standard of environmental performance required to consider should be the following: 1) the elimination or reduction of emissions of greenhouse gases; 2) increase of basic sanitation services provided to the population; 3) the elimination or reduction of deforestation and burning of forests; 4) reduction in the consumption of fossil fuels; 5) increase of the share of renewable energy in the energy mix; 6) the elimination or reduction of land pollution, air, ocean and water; 7) increase of energy efficiency or energy saving in agriculture, industry and transportation in general; and 8) increase of recycling of materials.

For example, reductions in air pollution in the first year of life and more

The tower, which was completed last year, is said to produce about 10 million cubic meters (353 million cubic feet) of clean air per day, with an average reduction in PM 2.5 (fine particulate matter measuring 2.5 microns or less in width) of 15 % in local air during periods of heavy pollution.

gavin: «They'd also be pretty happy at the concomitant reduction in air pollution, indoor smoke, bronchial disorders, polluted water and smog which contribute to premature deaths of hundreds of thousands of their fellows.

In December 2012, NRDC issued a report showing one way to make major reductions in carbon pollution at lower cost with bigger benefits than many would expect by using the Clean Air Act to set state - specific targets for carbon pollution limitIn December 2012, NRDC issued a report showing one way to make major reductions in carbon pollution at lower cost with bigger benefits than many would expect by using the Clean Air Act to set state - specific targets for carbon pollution limitin carbon pollution at lower cost with bigger benefits than many would expect by using the Clean Air Act to set state - specific targets for carbon pollution limits.

«The major cause of the substantial reduction in rainfall for Sydney is air pollution coming from as far away as Melbourne's Latrobe Valley power stations,» said Mr Gingis, adding that global warming was not to blame.

It also leads to a drastic reduction in indoor and ambient air pollution, better visibility and reduced health risk.

(d) Monitor ambient air quality and make air quality data publicly available in order to provide a benchmark for air pollution reduction goals and enable individuals to protect themselves during air pollution events.

In the EU, vehicle carbon reduction has lead to increased diesel use which planned on a good bit of Palm oil based bio-diesel which has created air pollution problems and tropical deforestation.

In 2005, George W. Bush's EPA issued the Clean Air Interstate Rule, aimed at achieving the largest reduction in air pollution in more than a decade, including reducing sulfur dioxide emissions by a further 70 percent from their 2003 levelIn 2005, George W. Bush's EPA issued the Clean Air Interstate Rule, aimed at achieving the largest reduction in air pollution in more than a decade, including reducing sulfur dioxide emissions by a further 70 percent from their 2003 leveAir Interstate Rule, aimed at achieving the largest reduction in air pollution in more than a decade, including reducing sulfur dioxide emissions by a further 70 percent from their 2003 levelin air pollution in more than a decade, including reducing sulfur dioxide emissions by a further 70 percent from their 2003 leveair pollution in more than a decade, including reducing sulfur dioxide emissions by a further 70 percent from their 2003 levelin more than a decade, including reducing sulfur dioxide emissions by a further 70 percent from their 2003 levels.

It will be invaluable to have these tools in the public sphere as China's economic slowdown and air pollution reduction programs continue to impact Aerosol emissions.

«since the mid 1980s a significant increase in visibility has been noted in western Europe (e.g. Doyle and Dorling, 2002), and there are strong indications that a reduction in aerosol load from anthropogenic emissions (in other words, air pollution) has been the dominant contributor to this effect, which is also referred to as «brightening».»

It is also important to view GHG - emission reductions in conjunction with air pollution, congestion and energy security (oil import) problems.

Thanks to a series of comprehensive plans — named ProAire — over the last two decades, the city has curbed its signature smog haze and recorded impressive reductions in local air pollution as well as CO2 emissions.

The resulting benefits can include lower travel costs, improved mobility, better community health through reduced local air pollution and physical activities resulting from non ‐ motorized transport, greater energy security, improved safety, and time savings through reduction in traffic congestion.

A reduction in LDV travel and ownership has been observed in several cities in OECD countries, but demand for motorized road transport, including 2 and 3 ‐ wheelers, continues to grow in non ‐ OECD nations where increasing local air pollution often results.

Immediately, there would be a massive reduction in air pollution caused by automobiles (the largest source of man made air pollution).

That's the air pollution reduction initiative that career EPA scientists estimate would «lead to climate and health benefits worth an estimated $ 55 billion to $ 93 billion in 2030, including avoiding 2,700 to 6,600 premature deaths and 140,000 to 150,000 asthma attacks in children.»

It will result in sharp reductions in urban air pollution, especially the most dangerous forms of particulates, starting in a few years time.

The rise of renewables, tightening air pollution standards and shale - driven reductions in gas prices saw coal's share of the US power mix fall from 46 % in 2009 to 39 % in 2014.

According to World Health Organisation estimates, around 7 million people die worldwide each year from air pollution: any reduction in coal - burning could save lives beyond America's shores.

ICS are designed to achieve reduction in fuel consumption (non-renewable biomass) and improvement in levels of indoor air pollution.

This results in a significant reduction in non-renewable biomass consumption and levels of indoor air pollution in project households.

We were instrumental in achieving the establishment of air pollution limits for ships near the coasts of the U.S. and Canada, which prohibit the use of dirty bunker fuel — unless alternative compliance methods are employed, such as shorepower or other pollution reduction technologies.

«Solar is delivering economic and environmental benefits to Massachusetts, with tens of thousands of solar jobs, millions of dollars in energy savings and significant reductions in our air and water pollution,» said Nathan Phelps, Program Manager of Distributed Generation Regulatory Policy at Vote Solar.

Whether or not global warming is entirely or largely due to human use of carbon for fuel, the reduction of the dependence on carbon makes sense for reducing asthma in children; reducing black lung disease; reducing the production of coal ashes, residues, and effluents; reducing the impact of carbon greenhouse gasses; reducing pipeline failures; reducing coal and oil surface transport accidents; reducing pipeline - related warfare; and reducing air pollution.

This is a tool where we have 40 years of history of being extraordinarily successful in getting air pollution reductions.