an area known for its relatively high particulate levels. Using statistical analysis and knowledge and the mother’s addresses, they were able to estimate the prenatal traffic related exposure to air pollutants such as carbon monoxide, nitric oxides and ...
Analysing road traffic influences on air pollution:how to achieve sustainable urban development [J]. Transpo rl Reviews,2000,20(2):219--232.Nicolas Jean-Pierre.Analysing road traffic influences on airpollution:how to achieve sustainable urban development. Transportation Research Part E Logistics and ...
Some people believe the best way to deal with the problem related to traffic and transportation is to encourage people to live in cities rather than in suburbs and the countryside. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from you...
aAs an example of how bad traffic jams now are, a hundred years ago it took about one hour to travel from Paramatta to the centre of Sydney (Australia) by horse and cart. Today it takes longer by car. As well as causing aggravation stationary traffic cause severe air pollution from exhau...
How Much Air Pollution Comes From Cars? By: Linda C. Brinson & Francisco Guzman Traffic moves slowly on a highway in the Iranian capital of Tehran as high levels of air pollution engulf the city, Jan. 13, 2021. Cars are a major contributor to air pollution and the health consequences ...
Traffic moves slowly on a highway in the Iranian capital of Tehran as high levels of air pollution engulf the city, Jan. 13, 2021. Cars are a major contributor to air pollution and the health consequences it causes worldwide. ATTA KENARE/Getty Images Every time you go for a drive, po...
Every day, millions of people become part of the morning or evening rush hour traffic. Not only does driving and sitting in rush hour traffic cause delays and frustrations. It also negatively impacts the environment, from escalating air pollution to increased noise pollution. ...
hysteresis, it drives cities to pay attention to pollution hazards. As a major contributor to environmental pollution, PM2.5 closely relates to the level of urban development and urban traffic conditions [13]. When the cost of living caused by air pollution exceeds the city’s economic benefits,...
There are also smart city IoT solutions such as environmental monitoring (weather, air quality, flood, and pollution), traffic monitoring, connected public transport, and smart lighting. Some more common examples of IoT include: Smart Home Devices, Appliances, and Security Systems Activity Trackers ...
"There's going to be thick smoke pollution at least through Saturday, especially in the Northeast," she said. What else does poor air quality cause? Similar to respiratory issues, pre-existing cardiovascular problems also pose a problem when it comes to air quality. Heart failure, heart attack...