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The article focuses on the threat posed by environmental toxins to heart health, outlining common toxins like heavy metals and air pollution, and their detrimental effects on cardiovascular function. It discusses natural detox methods, including dietary adjustments, supplements, and hydration, to mitigate toxin exposure and support heart health.

The article focuses on research of pilot fuel efficiency at Virgin Atlantic Airways. Fuel use monitoring was found to change behavior and a mix of monitoring and reporting with rewards was more effective at both reducing air pollution and improving pilot morale. This study is reported in “A New Approach to an Age-Old Problem: Solving Externalities by Incenting Workers Directly,” by K. Greer , John A. List, and Robert Metcalfe, a National Bureau of Economic Research working paper.

Researchers at Dalian Ocean University in Dalian, China have developed a new machine learning-based artificial intelligence method for predicting air pollution levels. The method, called the Hybrid Integration (HIG) algorithm, combines data pre-processing, time series decomposition, signal decomposition, a prediction module, a matching strategy, and a hybrid integrated optimization algorithm. The researchers found that the HIG-RNN and HIG-LSTM models outperformed traditional methods in terms of accuracy. This new method could be a valuable tool for managing air pollution and informing policy decisions. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on a bibliometric analysis of environmental stress triggers among medical and health sciences students. Topics include the identification of key stress factors such as academic pressure and COVID-19, the use of network, overlay, and density visualizations to analyze these stress triggers, and the need for university policymakers to address these issues to improve student well-being.

Researchers and artists have collaborated to create a project called "Air of the Anthropocene," which uses digital light painting and low-cost air pollution sensors to make invisible air pollution visible. The project produced photographic evidence of pollution levels in Ethiopia, India, and the UK, sparking discussions about the impact of air pollution in these communities. The team used low-cost air pollution sensors to measure PM mass concentrations and created long exposure photographs that visually represent the pollution levels. The project aims to raise awareness about air pollution and prompt action to tackle this global environmental risk. [Extracted from the article]

Announces the winners of the Metropool annual `Clean Air Competition.' Features of the competition; List of winners.

The article reports on the big cost spent by big business in the U.S. to purge air and water pollution. It highlights a study of Chase Econometrics Associates indicating that pollution-control spending will slow productivity by 3% a year in the next four years. It mentions the statement of University of Minnesota economics professor Walter Heller concerning an approach that is done on a preventive, built-in, and advanced planning basis.

A recent study conducted by researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China has developed a new method to measure individual exposure to air pollution. By combining residents' mobility data and PM2.5 concentration levels, the researchers were able to accurately estimate hourly PM2.5 exposure at the individual level. The study found that the average PM2.5 exposure in residences in Shanghai was 60.37 ug·h·m-3 during the studied period. The research highlights the importance of evaluating public health risks associated with air pollution and provides valuable information for the formulation of environmental control policies. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on Prince William's Earthshot Prize initiative. It highlighting its visionary goals of inspiring innovative solutions to environmental challenges through five 'Earthshots', like protecting nature, cleaning air, reviving oceans, building a waste-free world and fixing climate; it aims to mobilize action and reward those who make a positive impact on the planet's pressing environmental issues; and also mentions the winners and finalists of the Earthshot Prize.

The article focuses on the white paper entitled "Climate Change: Current Accounting and Tax Issues for Australian Business leaders," by KPMG. It suggests that the country must develop a 'climate-change friendly' tax system to start emissions abatement initiatives ahead of the 2010 national Emissions Trading Scheme. The paper recommends a lot of measures to begin development of low-emissions technologies, such as accelerated tax depreciation and an expanded research and development tax concession. It also suggests companies to examine existing accounting tools for managing their greenhouse emissions including the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and the Carbon Disclosure Project.

Keywords: Air Pollution; American College of Cardiology; Blood Pressure; Cardiology; Cardiovascular Diseases and Conditions; Environment; Environmental Health; Epidemiology; Health and Medicine; Hemodynamics; Hypertension; Public Health; Risk and Prevention EN Air Pollution American College of Cardiology Blood Pressure Cardiology Cardiovascular Diseases and Conditions Environment Environmental Health Epidemiology Health and Medicine Hemodynamics Hypertension Public Health Risk and Prevention 877 877 1 04/03/23 20230403 NES 230403 2023 APR 3 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Hematology Week -- If you live near a busy road you might feel like the constant sound of roaring engines, honking horns and wailing sirens makes your blood pressure rise. However, people who had high exposure to both traffic noise and air pollution had the highest hypertension risk, showing that air pollution plays a role as well. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on the use by U.S. industries of activated carbon to help clean the air by adsorbing odors, impurities and airborne contaminating vapors. Several applications of activated carbon include trains, food factories and smelters. It cites the new device that is being developed by WB Conner Engineering Co. for applications in commercial refrigerators, small dairies and food-transport trucks.

The article reports on impact of the Clean Power Plan of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in order to reduce air pollution in the country including clean energy technologies, energy efficiency and natural gas-fired generation.

The article reflects on practicing sustainable tourism for economic stability, development, and the conservation of natural resources. Topics discussed include views of Megan Epler Wood, director of the International Sustainable Tourism Initiative at the Harvard School of Public Health, on the need for reducing air and water pollution along with reducing carbon footprint; less fuel consumption in the Boeing 737 MAX airplanes; and choosing eco-friendly accommodations during a travel.

Smog Free Tower: The Huge Hoover in the City A New Look into Toxicology Risk Assessement and Environmental Safety Effective remedies to the Southeast Asia Transboundary Haze: What's burning? The Haze Blanket on your Lungs, the Environment and the Costs [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers information on the notice of proposed amendments by the Illinois Pollution Control Board for the Definitions and General Provisions, rulemaking. As per the notice the 35 Illinois Administrative Code 211 had been amended. It informs that the amendment is related to the listings of compounds exempted from the State definition of volatile organic compound of the Illinois air pollution control rules that was adopted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

The article discusses the significance of eCO-structure project in addressing the impact of air pollution. It states that the project has been developed based on the inventiveness and ingenuity of the megastructural project in 1960s. The importance of the project for the future urbanization processes and in mitigating the increasing levels of carbon dioxide, particularly in Bogota, Colombia, is also highlighted.

The article discusses a service for automobile owners which allows them to buy carbon credits for their vehicles to help reduce carbon dioxide emissions for their cars and help prevent air pollution. A discussion of several organizations that offer the services , and the advantages and disadvantages associated with purchasing carbon credits, is presented.

The article explores the aspects of social and economic development of Bengaluru, India. Particular focus is given into the aspects of residents quality of living, the state's urban infrastructure projects and the growth and risk of urban air pollution to its local communities. It also highlights the issue on garbage disposal in the state and the government's propose plan to resolve the issues.

The article offers information on the steps taken by states in the U.S. to prevent air pollution. In 2004, North Carolina has petitioned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), asking for relief from upwind sources such as coal-fired power plants operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey have taken steps to reduce emissions in the mid-Atlantic region through new source review (NSR) litigation.

The article focuses on the renewal of the Clean Air Act in the U.S. in 1981. Topics discussed include the estimated cost of the law to business, the call by environmentalists to address the problem on greenhouse effect and the financial stake of the steel, chemical and utility industries in getting clean-air rules relaxed. Also mentioned is the stance being taken by the National Environmental Development Association on the act.

The article reports on the use of tax-exempt industrial revenue bond to finance businesses' air pollution control in the U.S. It states that the bond revenue should be consumed solely for air-pollution control purposes and must not produce a significant return for the firm. However, critics are claiming that the government's issuance of tax-exempt bonds for companies' pollution control gear is a form of business subsidy which could prevent firms from establishing better ways to curb pollution.

The article explores the importance of human factor to modify the weather in the U.S. It mentions that humans can change the weather by altering the amount of the gas injected into the atmosphere which can increase or decrease the level of carbon dioxide present in a particular area. The author also argues that the cutting of trees in tropical forests has a significant effect on the overall capacity of plants to clean the air.

Tweets, or posts from the microblogging web site Twitter, regarding the book fair and the promotion of cycling to fight against pollution, are presented.

The article focuses on the impact of confusion about environmentally sustainable alternatives and its perceived cost on efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of passenger and commercial vehicle fleets in New Zealand. According to Dennis Kelly, chief executive officer (CEO) of FleetPartners, the issue is how businesses achieve reductions of their carbon footprints in a competitive market. Kelly stresses the role of fleet managers in reducing carbon dioxide emissions in New Zealand.

The article focuses on the California Air Resources Board (CARB) proposal for reducing particulate matter and NOx emissions from existing off-road diesel engines, including lift trucks. The proposal was discussed during the annual meeting of the Industrial Truck Association from September 8 to 11, 2007 in Banff, Alberta. Under the proposal, fleet owners must meet average requirements of Best Available Control Technology (BACT) requirements.

Presents information on how to avoid indoor air pollution. Contaminants in the office environment; How plants help to improve office environment; Recommended plants that removes toxins in the environment. INSET: Five super air cleaners.