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In parts of Mideast, power generators spew toxic fumes 24/7
2 years, 3 months ago

In parts of Mideast, power generators spew toxic fumes 24/7

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — They literally run the country. “Air pollution from diesel generators contains more than 40 toxic air contaminants, including many known or suspected cancer-causing substances,” said Samy Kayed, managing director and co-founder of the Environment Academy at the American University of Beirut in Lebanon. Since they usually use diesel, generators also produce far more climate change-inducing emissions than, for …

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Power generators spew toxic fumes 24/7 in parts of Middle East
2 years, 3 months ago

Power generators spew toxic fumes 24/7 in parts of Middle East

Hindustan Times  

They literally run the country. “Air pollution from diesel generators contains more than 40 toxic air contaminants, including many known or suspected cancer-causing substances,” said Samy Kayed, managing director and co-founder of the Environment Academy at the American University of Beirut in Lebanon. Since they usually use diesel, generators also produce far more climate change-inducing emissions than, for example, a …

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In parts of Mideast, power generators spew toxic fumes 24/7
2 years, 3 months ago

In parts of Mideast, power generators spew toxic fumes 24/7

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Air pollution from diesel generators contains more than 40 …

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Lebanon’s rising power cuts add to gloom of economic crisis
4 years, 5 months ago

Lebanon’s rising power cuts add to gloom of economic crisis

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Lebanese are buying candles in bulk, turning to traditional kerosene lamps and throwing away rotten food because of prolonged power cuts that plunged the country into darkness this week, adding to the gloom of a deepening economic crisis. “Lebanon’s electricity policy has been inefficient and ineffective for decades — always on the brink of collapse, but staying afloat …

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