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OF WORLD PROBLEMS

AND HUMAN POTENTIAL

  2. World problems
  3. Atmospheric pollution from older vehicles

Atmospheric pollution from older vehicles

Nature

Ageing vehicles are said to emit five times more hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide, and four times more nitrogen oxides, than new ones (World Bank 1995c). Lead pollution is worsened by ageing vehicles.

Broader

Emissions from combustion engines
Excellent

SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #3: Good Health and Well-beingSustainable Development Goal #7: Affordable and Clean EnergySustainable Development Goal #13: Climate Action

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(F) Fuzzy exceptional problems
Subject
  • Meteorology » Meteorology
  • Society » Elderly
  • Transportation, telecommunications » Vehicles
  • Societal problems » Pollution
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    Language
    English
    Last update
    Dec 3, 2024