• Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 23rd, 2012
Underground Carbon Reservoirs Could Cause Earthquakes

Underground Carbon Reservoirs Could Cause Earthquakes

Some methods of carbon capture and storage pose threat to society

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 22nd, 2012
UK Soon to Monitor Its Leading Businesses' Gas Emissions

UK Soon to Monitor Its Leading Businesses' Gas Emissions

Companies now have to report on their ecological footprint

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 21st, 2012
EPA Now Has a Free Hand in Regulating Air Pollution

EPA Now Has a Free Hand in Regulating Air Pollution

Senator James Inhofe's attempt to prevent EPA from implementing new MATS is unsuccessful

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 20th, 2012
US Congress Votes on New Mercury and Air Toxics Standards

US Congress Votes on New Mercury and Air Toxics Standards

Americans wait for high officials to decide on the future of their health

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 18th, 2012
Scientists Study Soil Samples to Anticipate Climate Changes

Scientists Study Soil Samples to Anticipate Climate Changes

New research shows that soil composition can influence the planet's atmosphere

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 18th, 2012
Trees and Microbes Work Together to Bring Down CO2 Concentrations

Trees and Microbes Work Together to Bring Down CO2 Concentrations

Scientists trap carbon dioxide in the soil using a tropical tree “sprayed” with microbes

Chemical Accident Rumored to Have Caused Odd-Looking Cloud Over Beijing

Chemical Accident Rumored to Have Caused Odd-Looking Cloud Over Beijing

Just a few days ago, Beijing's sky was covered by a mushroom-like cloud

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 14th, 2012
Scientists Trick CO2 into Helping the Environment

Scientists Trick CO2 into Helping the Environment

New technology uses carbon dioxide to create green alternative for gasoline

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 14th, 2012
US Mayors Aid EPA in Going Against Polluting Power Plants

US Mayors Aid EPA in Going Against Polluting Power Plants

90 local officials signed a letter meant to support new Mercury and Air Toxics Standards

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 29th, 2012
New Court Case: Public Health vs. The British Government

New Court Case: Public Health vs. The British Government

Having failed to deal with air pollution in the UK, officials now stand lawsuit

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 20th, 2012
Pollution Causes 16,000 Early Deaths Yearly in the UK

Pollution Causes 16,000 Early Deaths Yearly in the UK

Experts say that the link between the two is undeniable

  • Energy
  • By Oana Grigoras
  • January 13th, 2012
EPA Launches Interactive Map Tracking Major Polluters

EPA Launches Interactive Map Tracking Major Polluters

An online map introduced by EPA enables people to find the biggest American polluters

Vacuums Considered a Source of Indoor Pollution

Vacuums Considered a Source of Indoor Pollution

A recent study likes bacteria and fine dust particles emitted by vacuums to heath risks

Tornadoes Linked to Toxic Car Exhaust Fumes

Tornadoes Linked to Toxic Car Exhaust Fumes

Experts have discovered why tornadoes and hailstorms take a break on weekends

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • December 20th, 2011
Deepwater Horizon Spill Released Vast Amounts of Air Pollutants

Deepwater Horizon Spill Released Vast Amounts of Air Pollutants

The levels were similar to those recorded over an entire city

The UK Is Trying to Delay Air Pollution Fight

The UK Is Trying to Delay Air Pollution Fight

The UK wants to use a 'loophole' in EU rules to delay NO2 pollution fight until 2025

Air Pollution Cancels Flights in China

Air Pollution Cancels Flights in China

Airline companies face major losses since poor air quality makes them cancel flights

 
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