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Breathing European air shortens lifeMicroscopic particles, among the most harmful forms of air pollution, are still found at dangerous levels in Europe, although law has cut some toxins from exhaust fumes and chimneys, a European Environmental Agency (EEA) report More… |
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Air pollution tied to stroke, memory loss: studyLiving in a crowded city or near a busy highway where the air quality is poor might lead to a higher chance of stroke or memory loss, according to two US studies. Both reports appeared in the Archives of Internal Medicine, with one findin More… |
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Energy, construction ‘top GCC air polluters’The 30 billion cu m of gas burned per year by the GCC countries, and the dust and particle emissions from factories in the region are major causes of air pollution, said the organisers of an upcoming environmental event in Sharjah. Green M More… |
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Shutting down Europe airspace 'over-reaction'Shutting down European airspace in the wake of the Iceland volcano eruption was probably an 'over-reaction', an expert has said. However, huge amounts of atmospheric dust could lead to corrosion in aircraft engines, wearing them ou More… |
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Shutting down Europe airspace 'over-reaction'Shutting down European airspace in the wake of the Iceland volcano eruption was probably an 'over-reaction', an expert has said. However, huge amounts of atmospheric dust could lead to corrosion in aircraft engines, wearing them ou More… |
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Vehicle emissions 'cost Arab countries $5bn'Growing air pollution from the transport sector alone cost Arab countries dearly as they spend more than $5 billion to fight health problems caused by vehicle emissions, said the UAE’s Minister of Environment and Water. Dr Rashid Ahmed Bin More… |
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Focus on air pollution at 'EnviroCities 2008'The sources and health effects of air pollution will be discussed at length by global experts at the 'EnviroCities 2008 International Conference', to be organised by the Environmental Center for Arab Towns next week. The conference More… |
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UAE stresses on green initiativesThe UAE is driving initiatives to minimise the negative environmental impact of urban development, said Environment and Water Minister Dr Muhammad Saeed Al Kindi. Speaking at the unveiling of ‘Cool City’ at VIP presentations to high level More… |
