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10 More Electric Buses To Make Porterville Fully Electric
The City of Porterville in California has entered into a sales contract with GreenPower Motor Company for the purchase of 10 EV350 40-foot zero-emission, all-electric, transit buses. The purchase will see all 9 of Porterville Transit’s routes go fully electric.…
Diesel Emissions: the Clues Were There
It is amazing that the Volkswagen and diesel emissions scandal was not discovered earlier. In 2003 nitrogen dioxide alongside London’s Marylebone Road increased by around 20%. As we approached the 2010 legal compliance date, concentrations from traffic went up, not…
Use Buggy Covers to Combat Air Pollution Danger, Parents Warned
Parents should use covers on their prams during the school run to protect their infants from air pollution, experts have warned. Scientists tested the pollution levels inside prams to assess the exposure of infants taken on the school run with…
London Mayor Launches Capital’s First Low Emission Bus Zone
London has officially launched its first Low Emission Bus Zone, ensuring that only the greenest buses are allowed to travel through one of the capital’s pollution hot spots. The new designation for Putney High Street, which was announced by Mayor…
Barcelona to Ban Old Cars from Roads to Tackle Air Pollution
Barcelona will ban cars that are older than 20 years from the roads during the week to cut traffic emissions by 30% over 15 years. The measure – a joint initiative between the city council, the Catalan government and other…
China’s Premier Unveils Smog-Busting Plan to ‘Make Skies Blue Again’
The Chinese premier, Li Keqiang, has promised to step up his country’s battle against deadly smog, telling an annual political congress: “We will make our skies blue again.” China’s cities have become synonymous with choking air pollution in recent years,…
Air Pollution Leads to more Drug Resistant Bacteria, Study Finds
Black carbon found in air pollution can increase the resistance of bacteria that cause respiratory disease, research has found. The discover could lead to a greater understanding of the effects of air pollution on human health, according to the lead…