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Research conducted in China's Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Study (CLHLS) and Guangxi Eco-Environmental Health and Aging Study has identified a significant correlation between air quality improvements and reduced frailty in older adults. The study, which included data from 21,654 older adults and 235 older adults, found that
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The Hong Kong Government has announced plans to further reduce the emission allowances for power plants from 2030 onwards. The move aims to improve air quality in the city and the Pearl River Delta region. The Tenth Technical Memorandum for Allocation of Emission Allowances in Respect of Specified Licences will
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Fresh data on Sustainability Research has shed light on a new report that reveals the effectiveness of a fuzzy-logic-based multi-source diagnostic approach in reducing emissions from heavy-duty diesel trucks. According to researchers at Nanjing Forestry University, the approach integrates load deceleration testing, on-board diagnostics, and manual measurements to systematically select
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Liberty Tire Recycling, North America's leading provider of tire recycling services, has published its 2024 Sustainability Report, highlighting significant progress toward its vision of a more sustainable, circular economy. The report showcases the company's commitment to responsible growth, innovation, and partnership in driving a better future.
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New research from the Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO) has highlighted the significant environmental impact of dairy farming, contributing around 2.5% of global anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The study, which analyzed data from 200 commercial dairy farms in Central Norway between 2014 and 2016, identified key factors
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As Billton Werito navigates the dusty roads of Counselor, New Mexico, his son Amari often misses school due to nausea and headaches. The sixth-grader's symptoms are not uncommon among students in Lybrook, where the air is often thick with the smell of natural gas wells. The area is
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Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd has announced significant improvements in energy efficiency and emissions reduction in engine tests conducted on its G Lubricant. The in-house testing, conducted at the company's facility in Richlands, Australia, demonstrated a 10% increase in energy efficiency and a 33% decrease in diesel particulate emissions
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Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati have made a significant breakthrough in biotechnology, developing a novel photocatalytic process that reduces carbon dioxide to value-added fuels, such as ethanol and carbon monoxide, with remarkable efficiency. The innovative p-n heterojunction CuO/CdS photocatalyst, synthesized using bio-analytes from Aegle marmelos, exhibits
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Commercial vehicles account for around one-third of greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector, with the European Union's EU Emissions Regulation requiring a 45% reduction in CO2 emissions from heavy-duty vehicles by 2030 compared to 2019 levels. Continental AG has developed two tire lines, Conti Eco and Conti
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University of Tasmania researchers have identified three strategies for farmers to transition to net zero emissions, while also improving their financial returns. The research found that farmers who adopted these strategies could not only reduce their greenhouse gas emissions but also increase their profit. The strategies include planting trees on
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A severe dust storm originating in South Australia has been affecting air quality in the Hunter region, including the Lower Hunter, Lake Macquarie, Upper Hunter, Central Coast, and Eastern Sydney. On Tuesday afternoon, air quality was listed as "very poor" in these areas, with the NSW government urging
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Fresh research from the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences sheds light on the impact of substituting inorganic fertilizers with organic fertilizers on greenhouse gas emissions, carbon sequestration, and yield in paddy soils. The study, supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, demonstrates that combining synthetic fertilizers with cattle
