Air Pollution

Air pollution is the presence of substances in the atmosphere that are harmful to the health of humans and other living beings, or cause damage to the climate or to materials. There are different types of air pollutants, such as gases (such as ammonia, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrous oxides, methane and chlorofluorocarbons), particulates (both organic and inorganic), and biological molecules. Air pollution may cause diseases, allergies and even death to humans; it may also cause harm to other living organisms such as animals and food crops, and may damage the natural or built environment. Both human activity and natural …

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WGCS: Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists · 24 July 2024 English

The "Blueprint to Repair Australia's Landscapes" is a comprehensive report that outlines a strategic approach for a 30-year investment aimed at restoring the health, productivity, and resilience of Australia's natural …

need attention, such as marine environments, air pollution, or nature in cities and towns.10 • The


The Equality Trust · 22 July 2024 English

degradation, illustrating how the consumption patterns of the wealthiest exacerbate carbon emissions, air pollution, and reduced recycling rates. The authors call for urgent action to address income and wealth

reduces recycling rates, increases detrimental air pollution, and lowers political will to prioritise the their waste compared to less equal countries. Air pollution: Income inequality exacerbates exposure to harmful overall levels. There is no safe threshold to air pollution below which no adverse effects would be anticipated income disparities often face more severe air pollution. Prioritising the environment versus economic exposure in substandard housing, smoking and air pollution. There is a higher prevalence of asthma in


ADB: Asian Development Bank · 19 July 2024 English

Enhancing measures to control air quality can contribute to a long-term improvement in students’ cognitive performance and overall educational achievement.

THE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND AIR POLLUTION ON CHILDREN’S EDUCATION OUTCOMES: EVIDENCE Nguyen. 2024. The Impacts of Climate Change and Air Pollution on Children’s Education Outcomes: Evidence excellent support with processing data for air pollution. We are grateful to the Asian Development Bank examined the impacts of both climate change and air pollution on student education outcomes, particularly school surveys, test scores, and temperature and air pollution data over the past decade for Viet Nam, we


World Bank Group · 18 July 2024 English

and safety concerns stemming from noise and air pollution, minimum issues on road traffic and accessibility and safety concerns that arise from noise, air pollution, and the effects of increased road traffic


World Bank Group · 18 July 2024

Middle-income countries host the majority of the world’s population exposed to unhealthy levels of air pollution, and the majority of this population lives in urban environments. This study investigates the the impact of information provision on household behavior in connection with indoor and outdoor air pollution in a middle-income country’s major urban center — Tbilisi, Georgia. The study implemented a randomized different levels of pollution information changes their knowledge of air pollution and avoidance behavior with respect to air pollution, and improves their health outcomes. The study evaluates three treatments:


World Bank Group · 18 July 2024 English

This guidance note outlines the objective and methodology of the Container Port Performance Index 2023 (CPPI). It is designed to help stakeholders interpret the results of the port efficiency ranking. …

shipping lines and consumers, and avoidable air pollution and greenhouse gases. However, wait time potentially


World Bank Group · 18 July 2024 English

EAPGIL’s mission is to generate evidence on what works—and does not—to promote gender equality in East Asia and Pacific and to translate evidence into better policies and programs. EAPGIL adopts …

by household air pollution, and dirty fuels are a key source of household air pollution.36 In many parts cooking, which puts them at risk of exposure to air pollution from cooking with dirty fuels. Although clean have potential to reduce exposure to household air pollution, previous research has produced mixed evidence


World Bank Group · 18 July 2024 English

Middle-income countries host the majority of the world’s population exposed to unhealthy levels of air pollution, and the majority of this population lives in urban environments. This study investigates the the impact of information provision on household behavior in connection with indoor and outdoor air pollution in a middle-income country’s major urban center — Tbilisi, Georgia. The study implemented a randomized different levels of pollution information changes their knowledge of air pollution and avoidance behavior with respect to air pollution, and improves their health outcomes. The study evaluates three treatments:

10852 Know Thy Foe Information Provision and Air Pollution in Tbilisi Sandra Baquié A. Patrick Behrer Xinming population exposed to unhealthy levels of air pollution, and the majority of this population lives behavior in connection with indoor and outdoor air pollution in a middle-income country’s major urban center—Tbilisi their knowledge of air pollution and avoidance behavior with respect to air pollution, and improves their pollution levels, supplemented with an indoor air pollution monitor. The findings show that while the pamphlet


Western Australian Local Government Association · 18 July 2024 English

That the OAG provide a breakdown on the cost of the audit and justification for any variance to the estimate to the Local Government as part of the final billing …

trauma, improve traffic flows, reduce noise and air pollution, encourage active travel, and decrease the climate


GLA: Greater London Authority · 17 July 2024 English

The London Climate Resilience Review is an independent report commissioned by the Mayor of London to assess and enhance the city's preparedness for climate impacts. The review identifies six urgent …

particularly those in low-income households, concern air pollution, climate change, and damage to the natural due to increased physical activity, reduced air pollution, and reduced anxiety and mood disorders; decreased


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