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  2. Road ecology - Wikipedia

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    Besides the direct habitat loss due to the road itself, and the roadkill of animal species, roads alter water-flow patterns, increase noise, water, and air pollution, create disturbance that alters the species composition of nearby vegetation thereby reducing habitat for local native animals, and act as barriers to animal movements.

  3. Urban runoff - Wikipedia

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    Pollution prevention practices include low impact development (LID) or green infrastructure techniques - known as Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in the UK, and Water-Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) in Australia and the Middle East - such as the installation of green roofs and improved chemical handling (e.g. management of motor fuels & oil ...

  4. Health and environmental impact of transport - Wikipedia

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    This is the market for shipping pollution. The optimal quantity and the optimal tax per unit of pollution can be found at the intersection of MAC and MD. As the quantity of pollution decreases (emissions), the cost to decrease each marginal unit of pollution increases. Since 2009, UPS deliveries have increased by 65%. [49]

  5. 'It was really surreal': North Carolina residents watched ...

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    River brings cars, groceries, houses past local road Living just down the road from the grocery store Aldi, Yatteau, and the Maystruks watched as the water swept away food from the grocery store.

  6. Effects of cars - Wikipedia

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    Additionally, as car tires wear down, they shed the materials they are made of into the air as particulate pollution. [10] Those pollutants are known to cause various respiratory and other health issues and cars are among the leading cause of smog in modern developed world cities. External costs which can arise from using cars and trucks in ...

  7. Road debris - Wikipedia

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    Usually, the yellow caution flag is used to indicate a track hazard, and the pace/safety car will come out. Road debris can also cause other more specific problems and damage to vehicles. Rocks striking the catalytic converter can cause the internal mat to break and clog the converter. [13] Several recalls have occurred due to road debris.

  8. The life-saving technology working to combat drunk driving ...

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    This life-saving technology is now one step closer to getting in all new cars because, on December 12, the administration issued a call for public comments to inform the agency’s approach to ...

  9. Erosion control - Wikipedia

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    Erosion control is the practice of preventing or controlling wind or water erosion in agriculture, land development, coastal areas, river banks and construction. Effective erosion controls handle surface runoff and are important techniques in preventing water pollution , soil loss , wildlife habitat loss and human property loss.