Air pollution is an urgent crisis that exacerbates health risks. Individuals are becoming increasingly prone to respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, strokes, and more as a result of the changing environment. The Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) published an article discussing the progression of the new presidential administration leading towards weakening the Clean Air Act, which ultimately puts thousands of people at risk of death and exposes billions of dollars due to health costs.
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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.
Continue reading “Rohan Jani’s Précis on Global Warming”New Emergency Valves on Pipelines to Avoid Disasters
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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