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5 ways cities are cleaning the air we breathe

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Blog post providing descriptions of five different approaches being taken by cities around the world to reduce emissions and exposures to air pollution.

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What are air pollution emission reduction and exposure reduction strategies that have been used in cities around the world?

How do I use this resource?

The blog post provides five different examples with links to source documents.

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Website

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Update Frequency

Irregularly

Geographic Coverage

Global

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Methodology

Blog post drawing from the C40 project experiences working with cities across the globe.

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Energy generation Industrial Transportation

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5 ways cities are cleaning the air we breathe

Description

Questions this resource can help answer

How do I use this resource?

Pro tips

Resource information

Technical specifications

Related resources

Cleaner Air and Safe Children Factsheet

EPA Approved Air Quality Implementation Plans

Impacts and Benefits of Fleet Electrification

Fuel Alternatives and Options

Idle Reduction Alternatives

Air Quality Partnership Project in Cheverly, Maryland

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