A study on the extent of global air pollution
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A study on the extent of global air pollution
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Re: A study on the extent of global air pollution
#2Seems like too few categories, safe or not safe? Clearly this is a spectrum
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#3“the lack of pollution monitoring stations globally for air pollution underscores the importance of innovative approaches such as machine learning to estimate global surface-level daily PM2.5 concentrations accurately.”
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#4Lets say I'm living in one of these areas ( and can't help it) besides wearing a kn95 when going out, is there anything that can be done?
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#5Only seventy thousand people? I don't believe you.
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#6“The health impacts of exposure to PM2.5 are significant”
I think they need to elaborate on this to put the funding in greater context. Statistically significant? Significant in terms of actual impact on one’s life?
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#7For those looking for additional data and more comprehensive coverage on the topic I would point you to Our World In Data's entry on outdoor air pollution.
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#8Lets say I'm living in one of these areas ( and can't help it) besides wearing a kn95 when going out, is there anything that can be done?
Buy and maintain an air cleaner for your home. That's the one and only realistic change you can make.
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#9“The health impacts of exposure to PM2.5 are significant” I think they need to elaborate on this to put the funding in greater context. Statistically significant? Significant in terms of actual impact on one’s life?
From the article: “The health impacts of exposure to PM2.5 are significant and include respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, lung cancer, and premature death.”
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#10“The health impacts of exposure to PM2.5 are significant” I think they need to elaborate on this to put the funding in greater context. Statistically significant? Significant in terms of actual impact on one’s life?
Right, since there is no research on this topic already...