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- 1Students build electric car that filters pollution while driving●Students develop electric car that captures particulate matter while driving
A team of students has developed an electric car capable of capturing particulate matter from the air as it drives, according to a report carried by Tech Xplore. The project combines electric mobility with active air filtration, potentially allowing vehicles to reduce urban pollution rather than merely produce less of it. Details about the team, the university involved and how the capture technology works have not been disclosed in the available reporting.
- 2Study maps climate actions that protect urban health▼Systematic overview of climate actions for health in cities
A systematic overview published in Nature reviews climate actions taken by cities and assesses their effects on public health. The work compiles existing research on measures such as emissions reduction and urban adaptation, aiming to give policymakers a clearer picture of which interventions deliver health benefits. It arrives as city governments face growing pressure to protect residents from heat, air pollution and other climate-related risks.