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Obama Administration Champions New Air Quality Standards with Major Health Benefits

Leigh Hutchens — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 06:33:31 +0000

In early December, the Obama administration imposed a new air quality standard that aims to reduce the amount of soot released into the air by 20%. Soot, comprised of fine particulate matter, contains microscopic particles that are released from smokestacks, diesel trucks, and wood-burning stoves. In addition to creating a layer of haze in the […]

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Electric Cars Will Account For 70% Reduction of Chronic Lung Illnesses

Ovidiu Sandru — Fri, 13 May 2011 07:31:21 +0000

The impact electric cars will have on humanity and our lifestyles will not only be at an economical level, but it will also change our state of health, a new report by the American Lung Association states. This means that besides saving $6 billion in health and fuel costs, the electric car will make us live longer - and probably better.

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