NYU GPH Journal of Public Health Disasters
A student-led journal driven by the latest research in public health disaster preparedness and management.
Rohan Jani discusses global warming in association with the use of non-renewable sources of energy. Electrical vehicles were believed to have a positive effect on reducing carbon emission; however, in reality, the carbon footprint of these vehicles are far greater than burning fossil fuels. In response, Jani advocates for a transition in the future to using solar energy with electric batteries.
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U.S. Officials adopted a new rule that required companies to install emergency valves that would shut off the flow of oil, natural gas or other hazardous fuels if the pipelines rupture. This rule aims to reduce the number of deaths and environmental damages from oil and gas pipeline failures.
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