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Asthma Medication Use and Air Pollution in California: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

By CostBenefit on Mar 3, 2010 | In Air, Health, Particulates, Ozone, California, Environmental Economics / Ecological Economics, Costs and Benefits, Free Report at Time of Entry

Abstract: In this study, Charles Griffiths, Nathalie B. Simon and Tracey J. Woodruff examine the effects of chronic exposure to air pollution on asthma exacerbation through a cross-sectional analysis of asthma prescriptions for quick-relief medications a… more »

Stronger Ozone Standard Could Dramatically Reduce Asthma, Premature Deaths - EDF Testifies 20 Million+ Residents in South Coast, San Joaquin Valley Would Benefit

By CostBenefit on Feb 15, 2010 | In Air, U.S., Ozone, California, Regulatory Analysis, Contamination Cost, Savings, Research Institute NGO NonProfit, Costs and Benefits, Press Release (May be biased)

On February 4, 2010 the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) testified that strengthening the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ozone pollution from 75 to 60 parts per billion (ppb) would reduce premature death rates by 60-fold and reduce ast… more »

The air quality and human health effects of integrating utility-scale batteries into the New York State electricity grid

By CostBenefit on Jan 15, 2010 | In Air, Energy, Climate Change GHG Carbon CO2, Health, New York City, Academic Study/Journal Article, Nitrogen/Nitrates, Particulates, Ozone, Regulatory Analysis, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Environmental Economics / Ecological Economics, Costs and Benefits

Abstract: In a restructured electricity market, utility-scale energy storage technologies such as advanced batteries can generate revenue by charging at low electricity prices and discharging at high prices. This strategy changes the magnitude and distri… more »

EPA Tightens Engine Standards on Surf and Turf

By CostBenefit on Sep 9, 2008 | In Air, Energy, Legal, Fines, Government Report, U.S., Oil/Gasoline/Benzene, Nitrogen/Nitrates, Particulates, Ozone, Regulatory Analysis, Savings, Costs and Benefits, Press Release (May be biased), Recreation

From lawn mowers and weed trimmers, to personal watercraft and speedboats, gas-powered engines will soon contribute to healthier and cleaner air for Americans. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set strict new standards for gas-powered lawn eq… more »
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