Air pollution

Open waste burning linked to air pollution in Northwestern Greenland

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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SAPPORO, Japan, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To better understand the air quality risks faced by remote Arctic communities, an international team monitored aerial pollutants at a community in Northwestern Greenland. Their findings, published in Atmospheric Science Letters, reveal that open waste burning elevates the concern of health risks to the community.

Key Points: 
  • A case study on the effects of open waste burning on air quality in Northwestern Greenland by Hokkaido University researchers calls attention to the importance of no-one-left-behind sustainable air quality monitoring in the Arctic region.
  • Their findings, published in Atmospheric Science Letters, reveal that open waste burning elevates the concern of health risks to the community.
  • The study focused on Qaanaaq, a small village in Northwestern Greenland with a population of approximately 600.
  • We found out how much pollution increases with PM2.5 during local open waste burning," Yasunari said.

Open waste burning linked to air pollution in Northwestern Greenland

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Death, Health, Bronchitis, SDG, Associate, Environmental science, Public, Sustainable Development Goals, Research, University, Smoke, NOAA, Hokkaido University, HYSPLIT, Nagoya University, Particulates, Asthma, Dust, NASA, Atmospheric Science Letters, Air pollution, Coal

 SAPPORO, Japan, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To better understand the air quality risks faced by remote Arctic communities, an international team monitored aerial pollutants at a community in Northwestern Greenland. Their findings, published in Atmospheric Science Letters, reveal that open waste burning elevates the concern of health risks to the community.

Key Points: 
  • A case study on the effects of open waste burning on air quality in Northwestern Greenland by Hokkaido University researchers calls attention to the importance of no-one-left-behind sustainable air quality monitoring in the Arctic region.
  • Their findings, published in Atmospheric Science Letters, reveal that open waste burning elevates the concern of health risks to the community.
  • The study focused on Qaanaaq, a small village in Northwestern Greenland with a population of approximately 600.
  • We found out how much pollution increases with PM2.5 during local open waste burning," Yasunari said.

Hiboy to Launch Its First Folding Electric Bike: Hiboy C1 - The Perfect Blend of Style and Performance for a New Urban Riding Experience

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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GLENDORA, Calif., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hiboy has announced the launch of its first folding Electric bike - the Hiboy C1 .

Key Points: 
  • GLENDORA, Calif., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hiboy has announced the launch of its first folding Electric bike - the Hiboy C1 .
  • This folding electric bike enhances the rider's riding style and performance for a fantastic urban riding experience while ensuring complete safety and security.
  • Hiboy's design philosophy for the C1 electric bike is to help the riding experience of urban commuters and showcase their personal style with comfort.
  • The Hiboy C1 folding bike can handle inclines smoothly with its different riding modes, i.e., electric and pedal assist.

CVS Health® invests more than $3M in organizations improving health outcomes in Phoenix

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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This announcement was made during a Project Health event in Phoenix and included CVS Health leaders, community organizations and local officials.

Key Points: 
  • This announcement was made during a Project Health event in Phoenix and included CVS Health leaders, community organizations and local officials.
  • "No two communities are the same," said Sheryl Burke, Senior Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility and Chief Sustainability Officer at CVS Health.
  • With 65% of South Phoenix residents overweight or obese and knowing that 80% of health care costs are primarily due to preventable chronic diseases, CVS Health saw an opportunity to tailor its Health Zones initiative in Phoenix to address the high levels of diabetes and hypertension.
  • In addition to these new grants, CVS Health will offer free health screenings to the Phoenix community through its Project Health program, starting in March.

Global Sustainable Data Center Market Outlook and Forecasts 2024-2028: Increased Focus On Renewable Energy Sources and Efficient Cooling

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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DUBLIN, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Global Sustainable Data Center Market - Outlook & Forecast 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Global Sustainable Data Center Market - Outlook & Forecast 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • QTS Realty Trust meets 35% of its energy requirements from renewable energy with a target of 100% renewable energy by 2025.
  • Efficient and sustainable power infrastructure replacing traditional power systems supports sustainable data center market growth.
  • Hyperscale operators such as AWS, Microsoft, Apple, and Google are leading in using sustainable materials for data center construction, propelling the sustainable data center market.

First Student to Boost Student Safety with Deployment of 40 New Electric School Buses in Pontiac, Michigan

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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"These federal grants allow our school district partners, including the Pontiac School District, to see real, tangible results in creating heathier and safer communities.

Key Points: 
  • "These federal grants allow our school district partners, including the Pontiac School District, to see real, tangible results in creating heathier and safer communities.
  • The company will begin to deploy the new electric buses for the Pontiac School District during the 2024-25 school year.
  • The EPA's Clean School Bus program is designed to help school districts to replace existing diesel school buses with zero-emission buses.
  • Replacing just one diesel school bus with an electric school bus can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 54,000 pounds annually.

Dogs Have Been Evolving Alongside Humans for So Long, They Can Now Thrive On Plant-Based Diets, Studies Show

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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SOUTHPORT, Conn., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- While it's true all dogs share the wolf as a common ancestor, recent studies reveal that they no longer need to eat like one. In fact, dogs have evolved so much in their time as companions to humans that they are now classified as omnivores like humans and can flourish on a properly formulated plant-based diet. The reason, experts say, is genetics.

Key Points: 
  • In fact, dogs have evolved so much in their time as companions to humans that they are now classified as omnivores like humans and can flourish on a properly formulated plant-based diet.
  • Throughout domesticated dog evolution, they've developed ten genes that allow them to process starch-rich plant foods and thrive on omnivorous diets.
  • "We've always known dogs do well on a complete and balanced plant-based diet," says Dr. Bob Goldstein, co-founder and head of veterinary product development at Earth Animal.
  • "Over the years, we have seen friends and family raise healthy, happy, energetic, plant-based dogs.

Electronic Toll Collection Market worth $14.7 billion by 2029 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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The highway segment accounted for the larger share of ~91% of the electronic toll collection market in 2029.

Key Points: 
  • The highway segment accounted for the larger share of ~91% of the electronic toll collection market in 2029.
  • Back Office & Other Services segment accounted for the larger share of ~75% of the electronic toll collection market in 2029.
  • Asia Pacific is expected to hold the largest share of the electronic toll collection market during the forecast period.
  • The key players in electronic toll collection companies include Kapsch TrafficCom AG (Austria); Conduent, Inc. (US); TransCore (US); Thales (France); Cubic Corporation (US).

Electronic Toll Collection Market worth $14.7 billion by 2029 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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The highway segment accounted for the larger share of ~91% of the electronic toll collection market in 2029.

Key Points: 
  • The highway segment accounted for the larger share of ~91% of the electronic toll collection market in 2029.
  • Back Office & Other Services segment accounted for the larger share of ~75% of the electronic toll collection market in 2029.
  • Asia Pacific is expected to hold the largest share of the electronic toll collection market during the forecast period.
  • The key players in electronic toll collection companies include Kapsch TrafficCom AG (Austria); Conduent, Inc. (US); TransCore (US); Thales (France); Cubic Corporation (US).

8 ways to ensure Indonesia’s nickel sector is sustainable

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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Since a 2020 law ordering the processing of mining commodities into more valuable, marketable products (downstreaming), Indonesia’s nickel production and export have surged sharply.

Key Points: 
  • Since a 2020 law ordering the processing of mining commodities into more valuable, marketable products (downstreaming), Indonesia’s nickel production and export have surged sharply.
  • However, controversies surrounding Indonesia’s nickel sector are difficult to ignore.
  • Additionally, the tumult caused by Indonesia’s nickel export ban, which led to a 2021 lawsuit at the World Trade Organization, and the collapse of nickel prices due to oversupply have been notable.
  • As the world’s largest nickel producer and reserve holder, according to data from the United States Geological Survey, downstream processing is seemingly inevitable for Indonesia.
  • Here are eight crucial aspects to consider to ensure Indonesia’s nickel sector’s environmental and economic sustainability.

1. Realigning the nickel industry narrative

  • For instance, the narrative around nickel downstreaming, heavily promoted by Jokowi, is often linked to Indonesia’s ambition to become a global EV battery producer.
  • In reality, 70% of Indonesia’s nickel is absorbed for stainless steel production, a primary material for items from kitchen utensils to skyscrapers and wind turbines.
  • According to Adhiguna, the nickel industry’s strong narrative for EV battery development hinders a comprehensive discussion of its economic and environmental sustainability.

2. Incentives for decarbonisation and waste management

  • At the upstream level, emissions arise directly and indirectly from mining equipment and the energy needed for processing).
  • Hydrometallurgy – the extraction of nickel with chemical solutions mainly used for producing battery raw materials – generates waste that risks polluting water and soil.
  • “From the government itself, I believe there must be incentives for emission reduction,” he asserted.

3. Pressures from consumers

  • Indonesian nickel consumers can also play a significant role in demanding sustainable mining and processing practices.
  • For instance, Indonesian nickel product users could adopt the European Union’s policy requiring bioenergy only from sustainably managed sources free from deforestation.
  • According to him, the most feasible demands for sustainable nickel could come from producers and consumers of electric vehicles and their components, such as batteries.

4. Limiting expansion

  • Adhiguna believes restricting the industry’s expansion is a viable solution to address environmental impacts, preserve reserves, and rectify the plummeting nickel prices in the market.
  • Nickel ore production is affected by the demand for processing facilities and limiting the number of smelters would gradually improve nickel ore prices.

5. Strengthening exploration and nickel reserve data

  • The Indonesian Nickel Miners Association (APNI) stated earlier this year that Indonesia’s high-grade nickel ore reserves, mainly used for steel production, would be depleted within six years.
  • Although the government has refuted APNI’s statement, it underscores that Indonesia’s nickel is finite.
  • Gani also emphasised the importance of reducing environmental impacts starting from the exploration stage of mining.

6. Evaluating export bans, strengthening cooperation

  • Given the unclear trajectory towards EV (with nickel batteries), it’s worth considering whether these incentives are sustainable,” he added.
  • Gupta also recommended that the government strengthen international nickel supply chain cooperation rather than impose export bans, which do not always benefit Indonesia.
  • Almost 90% of Indonesia’s nickel export is shipped to China.

7. Drafting a comprehensive roadmap

  • With China currently experiencing an oversupply of electric batteries, Adhiguna reiterated how important it was for Indonesia to have a far-reaching roadmap for its nickel ambition.
  • Meanwhile, Gupta believes Indonesia needs to reassess how far investor interest in developing nickel downstreaming extends.
  • After all, nickel is widely used in everyday life, from kitchen utensils and electronic equipment to supporting various industrial sectors.

8. Sustainable mining practices

  • By integrating the aspects mentioned above, according to Gani, it’s time for sustainable mining practices to serve more than just a slogan, applied with tightened oversight from the government.
  • Indonesia could emulate countries that have successfully implemented sustainable practices, such as Canada with its biomass-powered mining energy sources.