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Optimal walking, cycling speeds to reduce air pollution inhalation
Cyclists should be riding at speeds between 12 and 20 kilometers per hour on city roads, while pedestrians should be moving at two to...
Indian roadside refuse fires produce toxic rainbow
The first toxicity measurements of roadside garbage fires in India highlight the unhealthy nature of a common practice, report researchers.
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