The Future of Sensors for Detecting Air Pollution in Cities
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Air pollution threatens the lives of millions each year. It is now considered to be the largest threat to human health globally. Exposure to air pollution exacerbates a wide range of diseases, including asthma, different types of cancers, heart disease, acute respiratory infections, and pulmonary illnesses. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 91% of the world’s population breathe air that exceeds WHO guideline limits, demonstrating the urgent need to reduce air pollution to limit the vast number of unnecessary deaths (4.2 million annually) caused by exposure to high levels of pollutants.
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Following an unprecedented year for WHO in 2020, WHO/Europe looks ahead to 2021 with a focus on the continuing COVID-19 pandemic alongside the implementation of the European Programme of Work.
With the ongoing roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines and WHO/Europe continuing to provide support in response to the pandemic, this area of work remains a priority. But alongside the pandemic, WHO/Europe offers support and expertise in a many areas to assist countries and partners in delivering health to everyone living in the WHO European Region.
This article highlights a select range of important milestones and upcoming events over the course of the year.
In Our View: Tree-planting a local measure with global reach The Columbian
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Planting trees in Vancouver is a prime example of thinking globally but acting locally. Residents added 1,490 trees to the city’s canopy in 2020, participating in a series of planting events throughout the year.
And the effort is only beginning. “As we start this new year, we are renewing our commitment to planting trees across Vancouver,” Charles Ray, the city’s urban forester, said in a media release. “Projects planned for 2021 include planting at parks, city facilities, schools, businesses and in neighborhoods. With the help of community volunteers and private property owners, we hope to surpass 2020 results.”
Leclanché introduces modular high-energy battery system for hybrid & fully electric trucks & buses
Leclanché SA has developed a modular, all-in-one, high-performance battery system optimized for powering new and retrofit hybrid and fully electric commercial vehicles.
INT-39 Energy HV pack (INT-39 Energy) is a fully integrated product comprising Leclanché’s advanced M2 battery modules, powered by its high density and high life cycle 60 Ah graphite/NMC (nickel manganese cobalt oxide) Li-ion cells; and the company’s proprietary battery management system (BMS). It also features built-in liquid-cooling and thermal hazard protection enhancing its ability to work safely in a wide range of environments.