- Food & Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 8th, 2014
88% of World's Cities Fail Air Quality Standards, WHO Says
New report shows air quality in most cities worldwide is fairly poor
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 6th, 2014
Polluting Companies “Awarded” $1.7M (€1.2M) in Fines in Beijing
The city's Environmental Protection Bureau appears to have enough of air pollution
- Green
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 5th, 2014
Eco-Friendly Parking Meters Charge People Depending on Vehicle Pollution
The parking meters will become operational in Madrid, Spain, this coming July 1
- Green
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 30th, 2014
Supreme Court Rules US EPA Can Regulate Air Pollution Across State Lines
The verdict is hailed as a major achievement in terms of safeguarding public health
- Food & Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 30th, 2014
Nearly 50% of Folks in the US Are Exposed to Dangerous Levels of Air Pollution
Air pollution is a major threat to public health, the American Lung Association warns
- Food & Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 24th, 2014
Pollution Stemming from Burning Coal Linked to Higher Risk of Miscarriage
Evidence suggests pollution caused by coal can lead to early fetal death, researchers say
- Green
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 22nd, 2014
China Announces Plans to Reform Energy Production and Consumption
The end goal is to curb local air pollution, make the country a tad more people-friendly
- Food & Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 17th, 2014
Study: People of Color in the US Are Exposed to More Toxic Air than Whites
On average, people of color are exposed to 38% higher levels of nitrogen dioxide
- Energy
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 15th, 2014
China Added Over 16 GW of Wind Energy Capacity in 2013
The country's wind power capacity is now one of roughly 92 GW, report says
- Green
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 14th, 2014
China Is Looking to Ban High-Sulfur Coal Imports
The goal is to reduce air pollution, limit threats to public health
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 13th, 2014
Air Pollution Linked to 29,000 Deaths in the UK in Just One Year
306,835 years of life were also lost as a result of air pollution, report says
- Green
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 11th, 2014
Jar of Fresh Air Sells for £500 (€605 / $840) in China
The fresh air was sold at an auction by Chinese artist Liang Kegang
- Editorials
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 29th, 2014
3 Things We Take for Granted but Really Shouldn't
To mark this year's Earth Hour, let's take the time to look at these things in a new light
- Food & Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 25th, 2014
WHO Links Air Pollution to 7 Million Deaths in 2012
Indoor air pollution is as bad as outdoor one, new report argues
- Research & Tech
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 22nd, 2014
Concept Skyscraper Feeds on Air Pollution, Uses It to Grow
The building would suck carbon dioxide from the air, rely on it to self-propagate
- Energy
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 20th, 2014
China Turns to Uranium-Free Nuclear Plants to Curb Air Pollution
The country expects that such nuclear plants will help it reduce coal consumption
- Green
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 17th, 2014
Paris Imposes Car Ban in Attempt to Reduce Local Air Pollution
High officials introduce alternative driving days based on number plates