Breathing easier could be as simple as crossing the street
Researchers have found that traffic pollution levels change dramatically within small geographical areas (Photo: BabyDinosaur via Flickr)
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Low emission vehicles, such as the Toyota Prius, promise to dramatically cut levels of noxious fumes on city streets. But, until such vehicles start to dominate the roads, people still have to cope with what spews forth from the tailpipes of their fossil fuel-powered cousins. However, researchers have recently found that pedestrians may be able to reduce the amount of traffic pollution they breathe in simply by crossing the street.
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