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Can Heat Pumps Reduce Air Pollution? Yes, Heat Pumps do reduce air pollution as it consumes less electricity to heat water. This reduces the burning of fossil fuels. #airpollution #heatpumps #solar #solarclue

Air Pollution and Solution The global transportation sector accounts for almost half of energy-related carbon emissions and this proportion is rising. https://lnkd.in/dHDZsV89

An estimated 5.13 million (3.63 to 6.32) excess deaths per year globally are attributable to ambient air pollution from fossil fuel use and therefore could potentially be avoided by phasing out fossil fuels. (Reference in comments). #TheClimateCrisisIsHealthCareCrisis

Ask most people about air pollution and they will think of jam-packed roads and coal-fired power plants. But toxic fumes often come from indoors. In much of the world families still cook using solid fuels (ie, wood or charcoal) instead of with cleaner methods (gas or electricity). The household smoke that they create leads to almost 4m premature deaths each year, making it the world’s third-biggest cause of early mortality for women and children, after heart disease and strokes. Chopping down trees for firewood or charcoal also hurts the environment: the International Energy Agency (iea) estimates that it causes deforestation of land the size of Ireland each year.

LAGOS!!! This is obviously caused by a lot of factors, Lagos being the commercial headquarters of the most populous country in Africa having the highest: + Number of industrial activities in Nigeria + Amount of vehicular emissions in Nigeria, exacerbated by traffic congestion + Number of population density in Nigeria + Rapid urbanization in Nigeria Though the state is trying with various initiatives, I hope one day, soon, the adaptation efforts of the government in the state will be able to address the current reality in the state. #sustainability #climatechange Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency

Join me tomorrow in unravelling the crucial link between air pollutants, extreme heat, and maternal health at the Health Effects Institute webinar. Your presence and expertise is pivotal in advancing SDGs and shaping the future of public health. #SDGs #PublicHealth #Webinar#CHAMNHA#AIU

Air pollution in perspective https://lnkd.in/eTVr5P-8

PEAK POWER POLLUTION SEASON UNDERWAY U.S. Peak Power Pollution Season Gets Underway https://hubs.la/Q02FfVpq0 The month of July kicks off the annual peak period for power emissions in the United States, as higher nationwide temperatures ratchet up use of energy-intensive air conditioners and spur power firms to crank up output from fossil fuels #july #powerpollution #pollution #poweremissions #emissions #energyindustry #fossilfuels #oilandgasindustry

Did you know that sewage can contribute to air pollution and climate change? When sewage is not properly treated, it releases harmful gases like methane and hydrogen sulfide into the air. But there's a way forward. Listen to Sanya Nagpal, Priti Jha, Aryan Pandey, and Tejash Mishra as they discuss improved treatment methods and community-driven initiatives. Watch the third episode 'The Sewage Science' on Pluc.TV to explore potential solutions and actions to mitigate sewage-related air pollution. Wingify Earth #Sewagepollution #treatment #solutions #airpollution

sharing a though from WHO 🫁 Did you know: 99% of the world breathes polluted air? Air quality is closely linked to the health of the earth’s ecosystems and our communities. Some common sources include: 🥘 Cooking with open fires 🚗 Emissions from vehicles 💨 Burning agriculture and waste 🏙 Powering homes and industrial facilities 🔥 Wildfires Policies to fight air pollution are a win-win for climate and health. Learn more here 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/d6hguDUX