Latest News about Air Pollution and Its Effects

Hydrogen boat to cut marine pollution (Environmental Data Interactive Exchange)
Tuesday May 23rd 2006, 9:00 am

A hydrogen-powered boat that aims to become the world's first mass produced H-vessel could be the answer to air pollution from the marine transport sector. [News Source]

Gabig bill targets pollution (The Sentinel)
Tuesday May 23rd 2006, 5:11 am

State Rep. Will Gabig, R-199, has introduced legislation to cut down on air pollution in Pennsylvania, especially in the Carlisle area. [News Source]

ADB urges vehicle makers to modify engines to reduce air pollution (Manila Bulletin)
Tuesday May 23rd 2006, 3:57 am

Manila (DPA) - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday urged vehicle manufacturers to modify their engine blueprints to reduce air pollution in the region. [News Source]

/ Emma Moore (China Daily)
Tuesday May 23rd 2006, 1:59 am

It doesn't take a slew of complex statistics and reports to convince Beijingers that their city has a problem with air pollution. Just stepping outside and taking a couple of deep breaths is proof enough of the severity of the pollution levels in China's capital. [News Source]

Air Pollution Increases Death Risk In People With Certain Diseases (Science Daily)
Tuesday May 23rd 2006, 12:10 am

People with diabetes, heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and inflammatory disease such as rheumatoid arthritis are at increased risk of death when exposed to particulate air pollution or soot, for one or more years, according to a study presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference on May 22. [News Source]