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science27 days ago•35 min saved

California air clears quickly as EVs cut NO2, study finds

A USC-led study published in Lancet Planetary Health used high-resolution satellite data to measure NO2 in 1,692 California neighborhoods from 2019–2023, showing that every 200 zero-emission vehicles added coincided with a 1.1% drop in NO2; ZEV registrations rose from 2% to 5% of light-duty vehicles while neighborhoods adding gas-powered cars saw NO2 rise, underscoring the immediate health and air-quality benefits of EV adoption and prompting further research on asthma and hospitalizations.

via Yahoo|

#air-pollution #california #electric-vehicles

health2 years ago•4 min saved

Air Pollution's Startling Link to Breast Cancer: Harvard Scientists Unveil Alarming Findings

A study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health reveals that prolonged exposure to fine airborne particles (PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) can increase the risk of developing colorectal and prostate cancers in older adults. The research also suggests that even low levels of air pollution can elevate the risk of breast and endometrial cancers. The study highlights the need to revisit and strengthen air pollution standards in the United States to protect public health.

via SciTechDaily|

#air-pollution #cancer-risk #health