The topic of interest: The effect of vehicle emissions on respiratory health
Agencies involved at the federal level would be the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) who under the Clean Air Act (CAA), sets certain limits on air pollutants including transportation vehicle fuel standards, vehicle manufacturers, and more.
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation (AAFA) international
database that raises money for education and research with healthcare providers and policymakers in zones with high rates of childhood asthma. Currently,
Along with this agency, the CDC would also be involved tracking educational tools and tracking how many get admitted to facilities due to respiratory issues regarding exposure to possible vehicle emissions.
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The U.S Department of Energy is also a resourceful area that can provide protection against public health by utilizing plug-in electric vehicles, and how they are changing healthcare industry. To reduce the use of petroleum gas, this can alter things such as global warming, reduction of vehicle emission gas and more.
useful resources: https://www.afdc.energy.gov/uploads/publication/pev_charging_healthcare.pdf
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This is a really interesting topic. I know respiratory problems continue to increase in both children and adults. I am very curious to hear more about your research
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a wonderful topic! There are so many harmful things that come from cars. We should then compare the impact from hybrids or electric cars as well. I wish I could have seen your presentation. We should suggest to have each person critique another classmates powerpoint. I would have loved to see what other students researched. I really liked my project as well.
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