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consequences of the levels of ambient air pollution in Slovakia (which is among the highest in Europe) and to evaluate different … pollution can be more cost effective …
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Nine out of the world's 10 cities with the worst air pollution are in South Asia. South Asians are exposed to extremely … unhealthy levels of ambient air pollution, especially in densely populated, poor locations. The World Health Organization's (WHO … pollution is a public health crisis for South Asia, not only imposing high economic costs but also causing an estimated 2 …
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South Asia is home to 9 of the world's 10 cities with the worst air pollution. Concentrations of fine particulate … Health Organization considers healthy (5 micrograms per cubic meter). This pollution causes an estimated 2 million premature … deaths in the region each year and results in significant economic costs. Controlling air pollution is difficult without a …
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Carbon taxes can be win-win for Bangladesh. They can help show the world that Bangladesh is serious about climate mitigation, boosting the country's influence in international negotiations and helping it to access financing and technology promised during the COP-21. They can play a role in...
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This study delivers evidence of the main causes of premature deaths from air pollution in Almaty and Nur-Sultan, two …
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significant benefits for household comfort, public health and air pollution which is an increasing problem in urban areas in the …
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Digitalization is increasing rapidly worldwide, requiring more energy, and resulting in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. According to International Telecommunication Union (ITU) two thirds of the world's population are now online. Estimates of the internet and communication technology (ICT)...
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where are they heading based on current trends? This report analyses the state of Tanzania's urbanization process and the …
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congestion, increased costs, pollution, accidents, noise, intrusion, and long delays for both users and non-users. Cities cannot …
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cities, equivalent to adding 700,000 new urban residents every year. At current rates of urbanization, the region's urban …
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