Archive for the ‘ Green Living ’ Category

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The People’s Republic of China on the prevention of air pollution

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Exposure Guidelines for Mercury Exposure

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets a reference concentration of 0.3 μg/m3 for inhalation exposure to mercury. The reference concentration is a screening tool used to help risk assessors determine where to focus their investigations into hazardous exposures; adverse health effects do not necessarily result from exposure [...]

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Why is Mercury a Problem in Indoor Air?

Mercury is a potent neurotoxin found in a variety of products. It affects the brain, liver and kidneys and can cause developmental disorders in children. Young children and developing fetuses are especially at risk. Metallic, or elemental mercury, is a liquid at room temperature and like any [...]

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Indoor Air Pollution Prevention

Indoor air pollution is responsible for the deaths and illness of millions of young children in developing countries. This study investigated the acceptability (willingness to try) and feasibility (ability to perform) of four indoor air pollution reduction behaviors (improve stove maintenance practices, child location practices, ventilation practices and reduce the duration of solid fuel burning). [...]

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What is air pollution?

Air pollution is made up of many kinds of gases, droplets and particles that reduce the quality of the air. Air can be polluted in both the city and the country. In the city, cars, buses and airplanes, as well as industry and construction may cause air pollution. In the country, dust from [...]

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