ADVISORY/Experts Available to Discuss Report that Recommends EPA Increase Monitoring of Emissions, Health Effects.Business Editors ADVISORY... --(BUSINESS WIRE) TOPIC: The National Academies' National Research Council released a report suggesting the U.S. government needs to do more to cut emissions and monitor how emissions affect human health, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. an article by MSNBC MSNBC Microsoft/National Broadcasting Company News Services. The report specifically mentions emissions from coal-burning power plants. Although newer plants have already installed equipment to cut emissions, the older plants continue to be a major source of air pollution. EXPERTS: ExpertSource can offer several highly qualified experts to comment on this story: John Boesel is president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of WestStart-CALSTART, a non-profit organization that works with the public and private sectors to develop advanced transportation technologies and foster companies that will help clean the air, lessen our dependence on foreign oil, reduce global warming, and create jobs. Prior to assuming his current position, John served as executive vice president of the organization with the responsibility of developing and managing the organization's advanced transportation technology research and development programs. In this role, he worked with automotive and truck OEMs in research, development and deployment of alternative fuel vehicles and technologies. He is knowledgeable about a variety of advanced transportation technologies and fuels including fuel cells, hybrid electric, electric, natural gas and hydrogen. He is also very conversant CONVERSANT. One who is in the habit of being in a particular place, is said to be conversant there. Barnes, 162. in the political, economic, environmental, and health ramifications ramifications npl → Auswirkungen pl of ensuring clean air and reducing greenhouse gases 626-744-5600 jboesel@calstart.org Dr. David Bayless, of Ohio University, Department of Mechanical Engineering, is an expert in power generation and air pollution control. His research teams are currently involved in federal, state and private research in precipitation, bioremediation bi·o·re·me·di·a·tion n. The use of biological agents, such as bacteria or plants, to remove or neutralize contaminants, as in polluted soil or water. of greenhouse gases, and adaptation of fuel cells for use with coal-derived syngas
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