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Japanese automaker set to combat air pollution with electric vehicles Channel News Asia Mr Tokushige said: "In Southeast Asia, many people wear masks to protect (themselves) from air pollution. But (the vehicles) are very clean. It's good for environment.” Mr Tokushige also felt that because his vehicles do not use gasoline, they will be …

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ND gets high marks for air quality, despite dust Seattle Post Intelligencer "North Dakota is one of a handful of states that meet all clean air standards," said Jim Semerad of the North Dakota Department of Health's Division of Air Quality. "Newer air quality regulations that are in place and enforced and our low population … North Dakota gets high marks for air quality, despite dustWDAY Dust in the wind: Southwest ND counties at work to contain irritantDickinson Press all 4 news articles »

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Air pollution dangerous for smokers' hearts Toronto NewsFIX A study from the University of Dijon in Burgundy, France shows that when fine particles from air pollution exceed a certain level, there's a marked increase in hospital admission for heart attack. This is even bigger for people who smoke. This is one …

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Study says air pollution raises risk of diabetes in children – Philly.com Philly.com Exposure to air pollution raises the risk of resistance to insulin, a warning sign of diabetes, a study of almost 400 German children suggests. In the study of 10-year-olds, insulin resistance climbed 17 percent for every increase of 10.6 micrograms …

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ND air quality receives 'A' grade Dickinson Press The Peace Garden State continues to receive high marks for air quality, despite dust issues plaguing the western part of the state. “North Dakota is one of a handful of states that meet all clean air standards,” Jim Semerad, North Dakota Department of …

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EPA taking comments on North Dakota air pollution matter Bismarck Tribune "Our national parks represent the best of America and the law requires they be protected from preventable air pollution," said Stephanie Kodish, a spokewokman for the National Parks Conservation Association. "Each year hundreds of thousands of people …

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Embrace clean air standards Salt Lake Tribune As a local Subaru dealer who works with one of the greenest brands in the nation, our air quality has become a major concern. The good news, however, is that new federal standards that could help dramatically improve our community's air are being …

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Not Your Grandpa's RV: This Roving Lab Tracks Air Pollution NPR If you're driving down the road someday and you come across a camper with a 50-foot periscope sticking up into the sky, you just might have crossed paths with Ira Leifer. His quirky vehicle is on a serious mission. It's sniffing the air for methane, a … and more »

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Indoor air quality: One of the EPA's top 5 environmental risks to public health nwitimes.com With indoor air pollutants such as carbon monoxide, dust mites, pollen, radon, mold, excessive carbon dioxide, volatile organic compounds and other chemicals identified by the EPA as contributing to poor indoor quality that causes or contributes to …

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MENIFEE: City purchases hybrids with air quality grant Press-Enterprise (blog) The Highlanders qualify for the grant — which aims to clean up local air quality — because they are hybrids and produce less air pollution. “Making purchases that are both economically and environmentally sound is a win for the city, we use the city …

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