Air Pollution
Air pollution is the presence of substances in the atmosphere that are harmful to the health of humans and other living beings, or cause damage to the climate or to materials. There are different types of air pollutants, such as gases (such as ammonia, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrous oxides, methane and chlorofluorocarbons), particulates (both organic and inorganic), and biological molecules. Air pollution may cause diseases, allergies and even death to humans; it may also cause harm to other living organisms such as animals and food crops, and may damage the natural or built environment. Both human activity and natural …
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NSP: New Society Publishers · 25 June 2024 English
Deep polarization in our society prevents us from working collaboratively to solve the problems we face. The Solutionary Way offers a practical approach, providing clear and achievable methods to bridge …
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IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 6 June 2024 English
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IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 17 May 2024 English
For decades, national policy-making has focused on GDP, with growth celebrated as the main standard for deciding how well countries are doing. Yet GDP is a short-term indicator that captures …
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IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 16 May 2024 English
A guide for governments on defining what should be considered as "strategic" or "critical" based on a series of objective criteria.
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IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 14 May 2024 English
How will emerging technologies affect the artisanal and small-scale mining sector?
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IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 14 May 2024 English
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DDN: Dundurn Press · 7 May 2024 English
A new perspective on developing shared joy in urban spaces.Our divided society is quickly reaching crisis level. We are no longer able to sustain social and economic prosperity nor ensure …
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OCC: Ontario Chamber of Commerce · 6 May 2024 English
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visitors to the wider region and contributes to air pollution and carbon emissions. Recent investments by …
MQUP: McGill-Queen's University Press · 1 May 2024 English
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CELA: Canadian Environmental Law Association · 26 April 2024 English
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