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How Cities Mimic Life: Megacities Breathe, Consume Energy, Excrete Wastes And Pollute
August 18, 2009 — A scientific trend to view the world's biggest cities as analogous to living, breathing organisms is fostering a deep new understanding of how poor air quality in megacities can harm residents, ... > full story -
'Cash For Clunkers' Program Is Expensive Way To Cut Carbon Emissions, Expert Argues
August 14, 2009 — New estimates say the federal government's "Cash for Clunkers" program is paying at least 10 times the "sticker price" to reduce emissions of the greenhouse gas carbon ... > full story -
Older Drivers Unaware Of Risks From Medications And Driving
August 11, 2009 — Most older drivers are unaware of the potential impact on driving performance associated with taking medications, according to new research. The findings indicate that 95 percent of those age 55 and ... > full story -
Scandinavian Fuel Cell Can Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions From Goods Transport
August 10, 2009 — The fuels cell that four Scandinavian industrial companies are developing could supply power to trailers and fork-lift ... > full story -
Gasoline-Diesel 'Cocktail': A Potent Recipe For Cleaner, More Efficient Engines
August 3, 2009 — Diesel and gasoline fuel sources both bring unique assets and liabilities to powering internal combustion engines. But what if an engine could be programmed to harvest the best properties of both ... > full story -
Yawn Alert For Weary Drivers
July 27, 2009 — A new system that can tell when you are yawning and could prevent road traffic ... > full story -
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Ways To Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions From Transport
July 27, 2009 — The most important way to reduce carbon dioxide from transport is to get the transport sector integrated into the overall energy system, according to ... > full story -
Improved Air Quality During Beijing Olympics Could Inform Pollution-Curbing Policies
July 24, 2009 — The air in Beijing during the 2008 Olympics was cleaner than the previous year's, due to aggressive efforts by the Chinese government to curtail traffic, increase emissions standards and halt ... > full story -
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Risky Driving Puts Young Drivers At High Danger Of Crashing
July 23, 2009 — Australia's largest study of young drivers has shown that risky driving habits are putting young drivers at a significantly increased risk of crashing, irrespective of their perceptions about road ... > full story -
Industrial Air Pollution Worse Than Vehicle Exhaust For Breathing Problems In Children
July 21, 2009 — Researchers can now confirm that air pollution caused by industry has even more grave effects than vehicle exhaust ... > full story
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