Tag: air pollution

Here’s a cruel piece of irony: air pollution is actually helping to cool the planet, as it reflects some of the sun’s energy back into space; as we become more strict on pollution, we’ll have to work extra hard on …

Air Pollution and Climate Change Read More »

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Many people wonder why some rich people can have such remarkably callous disregard for the well-being of the planet, given that everyone, rich and poor, will suffer from the effects of climate change, air pollution, ocean acidification, loss of biodiveristy, …

Climate Gentrification: Why Environmentalism and Social Justice Are Two Sides….. Read More »

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We usually think of air pollution as a problem that occurs outdoors where power plants, factories and vehicles spew contaminants into the atmosphere. While air pollution is certainly a huge issue outside in the natural environment, it can also be …

From Guest Blogger Bobbi Peterson: How to Reduce Indoor Air Pollution Read More »

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It is easy to fall into the trap of thinking about environmental concerns in abstract terms.

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The transportation industry is the fastest growing emitter of greenhouse gases. When buying a new car, most people only focus the car’s price against its performance, reliability, comfort, and safety. However, a vehicle costs are more than just its price …

From Guest Blogger Anica Oaks: Pollution Solutions–Why You Should Choose a Green Vehicle Read More »

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With an old car, you mostly think about how poorly it runs. You don’t consider the long-term effects of pollution that it is causing the environment. It’s important to understand the impact that cars are having on the air, water …

From Guest Blogger Lizzie Weakly: Junkers and Clunkers: How Your Old Car is Impacting the Environment Read More »

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When I was a little boy I remember my father telling me, “It’s always a tragedy when someone you know dies.  But when a child of someone you know dies, there are no words that can possibly express your sorrow.”

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While we have known for decades that air pollution is bad and has negative effects on human health, it would appear that the more we learn, the more serious the situation seems to become. Our society continues to trend toward …

From Guest Blogger Emma Sturgis: Bad Breath–How Air Pollution Jeopardizes Your Health Read More »

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Every day, a surprising number of people waste their time—and their gasoline—looking for parking. The vehicles looking for parking are an important part of the total traffic in the inner-city environment—as much as 22%. Especially in large cities, drivers adopt …

From 2GreenEnergy Intern Fabio Porcu: The Benefits of Smart Parking in Large Cities Read More »

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Motor vehicles are among the largest contributors to air pollution, by emitting some of the most common pollutants, including carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons and particulate matter. However, emissions released by vehicles have a significantly lower effect on air quality …

From Guest Blogger Jordan: Study Shows 25% of Cars Are Responsible for 90% of Air Pollution Read More »

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