Sentences with phrase «in urban air»

A comprehensive view of aerosol properties and sources in urban air is important for air quality assessment, in characterizing human exposure, and for climate models.

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

The Committee heard conservative estimates that at least 65 more people would die each year in Australia as a result of the increase in urban air pollution and traffic accidents if the GST package goes ahead as proposed.

Moonbats: «Jacobson found that domes of increased carbon dioxide concentrations — discovered to form above cities more than a decade ago — cause local temperature increases that in turn increase the amounts of local air pollutants, raising concentrations of health - damaging ground - level ozone as well as particles in urban air.»

In Boulder and Toronto, we found that D5 was present in urban air at mass concentrations comparable to those of benzene, a chemical that is a marker for vehicle exhaust.

In addition, studies have recently reported that small increases in urban air pollution can decrease insulin sensitivity in healthy subjects (21), suggesting that air pollution contributes to the metabolic syndrome and a progression to Type 2 diabetes.

Aerosols in urban air pollution and from major industries such as the Canadian tar sands are of concern to scientists because they can affect regional climate patterns and have helped to warm the Arctic.

THE sheer number of particles in urban air pollution may be the critical factor that pushes up death rates from heart and lung problems when cities are hit by smog, according to Anthony Seaton, professor of environmental and occupational medicine at the University of Aberdeen.

«We were surprised that these compounds leave such a characteristic fingerprint in urban air.»

The European Commission's in - house science service, the Joint Research Centre (JRC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have identified the main categories of PM in urban air in 51 different cities around the world.

The VOCs in urban air typically derive from the prevailing energy and transport technologies as well as the use of petrochemical - derived products.

Not exact matches

But this research found that 18 percent of the recent increase in urban life expectancy was due to decreased air pollution.

In late 2009, Kraft's Miracle Whip began airing a spot showing hip twenty - somethings laughing and dancing around a pool on an urban rooftop while smearing their sandwiches with the distinctly unhip dressing.

Most urban dwellers think of pigeons as a nuisance, but it turns out they might be useful in the fight against air pollution.

With «revenue plucked from the air,» in the words of Wilgus, the New York Central transformed its unsightly rail yard — an urban eyesore — into a commercial and residential district that contemporaries called Terminal City.

In its latest move, Google joined forces with Aclima, a startup that designs, deploys and manages environmental sensor networks, to monitor air quality in urban environments using Google's Street View vehicles on TuesdaIn its latest move, Google joined forces with Aclima, a startup that designs, deploys and manages environmental sensor networks, to monitor air quality in urban environments using Google's Street View vehicles on Tuesdain urban environments using Google's Street View vehicles on Tuesday.

Its PAT200 personal air taxi is a hybrid - electric aircraft that features vertical takeoffs and landings and is optimized for quiet, efficient operation in urban environments.

Transportation is responsible for most air pollution in urban areas and produces the most greenhouse gases of any U.S. economic sector.

In Black Mesa, Arizona, the proposal to construct six large, coal - burning electric plants and three strip mines meant that the health risks of air and water pollution would be suffered by a predominantly native American population, but the power generated would be distributed to distant urban areas.

I walked from that «Christian» gathering wanting to bathe away the residue of the poisoned air that hung in the room like urban smog.

I learned of this recipe 30 + years ago watching (on tv with rabbit ears, no cable) The Urban Peasant cooking show starring James Barber that aired at noon on CBC tv in British Columbia Canada.

This unique facility features an urban, modern and industrial flare, with a video sculpture installation, themed rooms, cyc walls, activations, a fabrication department, 40 - foot graffiti storage container by local Las Vegas artist, an Air Stream trailer, event technology, eight loading docks and more creativity all in one space.

It is true that cities in the «West» offer, let's say, child - friendly environment (clean air, water etc), and physical infrastructure (playground, sports oval, bike tracks) than urban centres in South East Asia.

As another study found, «Communities that have invested in infrastructure to promote walking or biking have shown increased property values, improved air quality, reduced urban heat injury (see # 3, below), and greater social cohesion.»

Although other places have open - air shows where exhibitors display plants and garden design ideas, the Park District calls its event «the one and only garden show in America that focuses on urban gardening.»

Their ability to clog or block flush toilets in urban areas leaves many people with no choice than letting them constantly fly in open air.

In short, the Select model is an - all terrain stroller that rolls on four forever - air tires and has ability to convert into a double mode with an addition of second seat, while Versa model is designed for urban terrain, rolls on four EVA wheels and has a reversible seat.

The Chicago Park District is planning to dig up its front yard for an open - air garden show in Grant Park in May where area landscape architects, nurseries and institutions can demonstrate techniques for urban gardeners and spread Chicago's reputation as a green city.

The Urban Triple can be used for walking or jogging, with air - filled tires that can be locked in place for a smoother ride during off - road expeditions.

• modern design, solid wood mini-crib sized for urban living spaces • bassinet with extended use as mini-crib, comfortably up to 12 months (longer usage dependant upon baby's size) • sized for room - to - room mobility during nap time; fits easily through small & standard doorways • patented no - tools - required easy set up in under 5 minutes • compact-fold construction for easy storage & transport (durable storage bag available) • open slats on all four sides maximize all important air - flow • 2 position adjustable mattress platform for growing baby • 4 lockable castors • ** colour may vary per country

Heralded as a major innovation in pediatric medicine, the mission of the hospital ship was to take ill urban children out onto the harbor to experience the healing qualities of fresh sea air and sunshine.

Much less is known about the impact of environmental and psychological exposures, but some potential threats include: • Air pollution: A small study of 60 newborns in New York City found that expectant mothers» exposure to combustion - related urban air pollution — emissions from cars, trucks, residential heating, power generation and tobacco smoking — may alter the structure of chromosomes in their fetusAir pollution: A small study of 60 newborns in New York City found that expectant mothers» exposure to combustion - related urban air pollution — emissions from cars, trucks, residential heating, power generation and tobacco smoking — may alter the structure of chromosomes in their fetusair pollution — emissions from cars, trucks, residential heating, power generation and tobacco smoking — may alter the structure of chromosomes in their fetuses.

Air - filled tires are perfect for urban living parents because of the smooth riding experience in all terrains.

«Some of the city's worst air quality, if not the worst, is in midtown Manhattan,» said Nilda Mesa, the former director of the Mayor's Office of Sustainability who now heads the Columbia University Earth Institute's Urban Sustainability and Equity Planning program, in a recent interview with amNewYork.

The state Department of Environmental Conservation said Tuesday that its latest air monitoring program near the Peace Bridge shows the air people breathe in adjacent neighborhoods beset by high asthma rates is comparable to other similarly sized cities and high - traffic urban areas.

The Health Effects Institute states that the neighborhoods by the Peace Bridge are not an air quality hot spot because emissions levels are similar or even better than in other urban areas.

Also road congestion pricing schemes have been implemented in a limited number of urban areas as a transportation demand management tool to try to reduce traffic congestion and air pollution.

Conference season itself has an urban air this year, as the BBC's Jon Sopel notes in his diary on the following pages.

(Airs 11/19/15) WAMC's Alan Chartock In Conversation with Roberta Gratz, Award - winning Journalist, Urban Critic, Lecturer and Author.

But it can make a huge difference in public health, they noted, particularly as many urban greenhouse gas emitters also pollute the air and are located in poor neighborhoods.

Alkane hydrocarbons (propane, isobutane, and n - butane) from liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) are present in major quantities throughout Mexico City air because of leakage of the unburned gas from numerous urban sources.

In spite of such known urban pressures on health as air and water pollution, water shortage, overcrowding, poor housing, the stresses of city transportation and the generally accelerated pace of city life, there is no substantial evidence from the National Health Survey that the overall health of the urban resident is worse than that of the rural resident.

«Our other research study into London's air quality, published this week in Atmospheric Environment, investigated the underlining factors responsible for the air pollution exposure in urban environments.

The harmful impact of urban air pollution could be combated by strategically placing low hedges along roads in a built - up environment of cities instead of taller trees, a new study has found.

This is why we need to protect buildings as well as humans in cities in future urban planning, so the strategic placing of hedges, trees and other green infrastructure can have a direct benefit as an air pollution control measure in cities.»

Urban air quality continues to be a primary health concern as most of the world's population currently lives in urban areas (54 % in 2014), and percentage is projected to rise to 66 % by 2050; this is coupled with the fact that one of the main global sources of air pollution in cities is traffic emissUrban air quality continues to be a primary health concern as most of the world's population currently lives in urban areas (54 % in 2014), and percentage is projected to rise to 66 % by 2050; this is coupled with the fact that one of the main global sources of air pollution in cities is traffic emissurban areas (54 % in 2014), and percentage is projected to rise to 66 % by 2050; this is coupled with the fact that one of the main global sources of air pollution in cities is traffic emissions.

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.

«Cities need to «green up» to reduce impact of air pollution: The harmful impact of urban air pollution could be combated by strategically placing low hedges along roads in a built - up environment of cities instead of taller trees, a new study has found.»

The study also highlighted that green infrastructure has both positive and negative impacts on air quality at street levels, depending on the urban location it is in as well as its vegetation characteristics.

In a typical urban area with a high level of background air pollution — for example, around 15 micrograms of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) per cubic metre, or a nitrogen dioxide concentration around 33 micrograms per cubic metre — an extra 300 trees per square kilometre was associated with around 50 fewer emergency asthma cases per 100,000 residents over the 15 year study period.