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The Primitivist Critique of Civilization
But what exactly is the cost--in terms of hospital stays, surgeries, premature deaths, etc.? A rough but conservative estimate runs into the tens of billions of dollars per year in North America alone. At the forefront of the "wellness" movement are advocates of natural foods, exercise programs (including ...
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Argument - Diet Change Intervention Costs
A similar campaign against smoking, however, would have much greater health impact. It could prevent millions of premature deaths in China, and it would also slow the conversion of cropland areas for tobacco cultivation, which has more than tripled since 1978. Crucial Issues There are two problems to consider: The economic and social ...
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Chart - Population Growth, Crude Birth & Death Rates, 1949-1996
With these and other statistics demographers could reconstruct the number of famine-related deaths.Their estimates range from 25 to more than 40 million premature deaths due to famine and famine-related diseases. Related Tables & Charts Heilig, G.K. (1999): ChinaFood. Can China Feed Itself? IIASA, Laxenburg ( ...
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The Green Lane: Acid rain
SO2 emissions in increasing amounts to predict how the cases of heart and respiratory problems and premature mortality would decline. This decline in health effects represents a significant potential benefit to Canadians; however, ... in the Eastern Canada Acid Rain Program and U.S. Acid Rain Program) are: 550 premature deaths per year would be avoided; 1,520 emergency room visits per year would be ...
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Partnership for Clean Indoor Air | Indoor Air Quality | Air | US EPA
According to the World Health Organization, their increased exposure results in an estimated 1.6 million premature deaths each year, largely among women and children. The mission of the Partnership is to improve health, livelihood, and ...
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Heavy-Duty Highway Diesel Program | US EPA
Once this action is fully implemented: 2.6 million tons of smog-causing nitrogen oxide emissions will be reduced each year. Soot or particulate matter will be reduced by 110,000 tons a year. An estimated 8,300 premature deaths, 5,500 cases of chronic bronchitis and 17,600 cases of acute bronchitis in children will be prevented annually. An estimated 360 ...
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NRDC's Earth Action Center: Results
The regulations will prevent 1,200 premature deaths and thousands of other health problems from toxic diesel soot for the residents living near ... reduce diesel pollution from 180,000 pieces of off-road equipment by 2020, preventing 4,000 premature deaths. The decision, which was made in the face of strident industry opposition, is a solid ...
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State Puts a Deadline on Old, Dirty Diesel Trucks at Ports and Rail Yards
I want to protect public health, and the fight against air pollution is a fight for our lives,” she said. CARB estimates that the truck regulation passed today will prevent 1,200 premature deaths in the next 12 years. CCA has been at the forefront in the battle against truck pollution. As a leading member of the ...
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State Air Board Votes to Clean Up Ships
Ports are a growing source of deadly diesel pollution. Ships are a primary source of risk for dock workers and residents near ports. CARB estimated that emissions from ships at dock are associated with 61 premature deaths per year-that's more than one person each week dying because ships are idling their engines. Coalition for Clean Air ( ...
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Planet Ark : Smog-Related Deaths Set to Soar in Canada - Report
That is much higher than a government estimate of 5,900 premature deaths linked to pollution. "This report shows that things don't seem to be getting better," ... TODAY'S ENVIRONMENT NEWS BRAZIL: Dispute Raises Doubts Over Brazil's Amazon Dams CANADA: Smog-Related Deaths Set to Soar in Canada - Report CHINA: Taiwan to Accept "Unification" Pandas from China ECUADOR: Ecuador ...
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