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The Health and Economic Impacts of Ambient Air Quality in Malaysia

Introduction Air pollution is the fourth leading risk factor of premature death globally and the greatest environmental threat to human health . Long-term exposure to air pollution can lead to…
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Economy-energy-environment nexus: The role of information and communication technology towards green development in Malaysia

Abstract Global warming and climate change are caused by anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from rising energy consumption due to population and economic growth. Over the past decade, information and communication technology (ICT)…
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Energy scenario in Malaysia: Embarking on the potential use of hydrogen energy

Abstract Energy plays a crucial role in human life as it is necessary for survival and enables us to perform daily activities. The passage of time has driven progress, with…
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Urban air pollution and the occurrence of bronchitis in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Abstract The spatial distribution of bronchitis in Kuala Lumpur with reference to air pollution concentration was examined. The bronchitis prevalence rate was calculated based on the Kuala Lumpur General Hospital…
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Air pollution impacts from COVID-19 pandemic control strategies in Malaysia

Highlights Air pollutants concentration during COVID-19 pandemic control strategies in Malaysia was studied. Highest reduction of NO2 concentration compared to other air pollutants. Decline in air pollutants concentration due to…
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Review of air pollution and health impacts in Malaysia

Abstract In the early days of abundant resources and minimal development pressures, little attention was paid to growing environmental concerns in Malaysia. The haze episodes in Southeast Asia in 1983,…
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Human health effects of air pollution

Abstract Hazardous chemicals escape to the environment by a number of natural and/or anthropogenic activities and may cause adverse effects on human health and the environment. Increased combustion of fossil…