88% of World's Cities Fail Air Quality Standards, WHO Says

88% of World's Cities Fail Air Quality Standards, WHO Says

New report shows air quality in most cities worldwide is fairly poor

Polluting Companies “Awarded” $1.7M (€1.2M) in Fines in Beijing

Polluting Companies “Awarded” $1.7M (€1.2M) in Fines in Beijing

The city's Environmental Protection Bureau appears to have enough of air pollution

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 5th, 2014
Eco-Friendly Parking Meters Charge People Depending on Vehicle Pollution

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

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

Nearly 50% of Folks in the US Are Exposed to Dangerous Levels of Air Pollution

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

Pollution Stemming from Burning Coal Linked to Higher Risk of Miscarriage

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

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 22nd, 2014
China Announces Plans to Reform Energy Production and Consumption

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

Study: People of Color in the US Are Exposed to More Toxic Air than Whites

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

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

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 14th, 2014
China Is Looking to Ban High-Sulfur Coal Imports

China Is Looking to Ban High-Sulfur Coal Imports

The goal is to reduce air pollution, limit threats to public health

Air Pollution Linked to 29,000 Deaths in the UK in Just One Year

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

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 11th, 2014
Jar of Fresh Air Sells for £500 (€605 / $840) in China

Jar of Fresh Air Sells for £500 (€605 / $840) in China

The fresh air was sold at an auction by Chinese artist Liang Kegang

3 Things We Take for Granted but Really Shouldn't

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

WHO Links Air Pollution to 7 Million Deaths in 2012

WHO Links Air Pollution to 7 Million Deaths in 2012

Indoor air pollution is as bad as outdoor one, new report argues

Concept Skyscraper Feeds on Air Pollution, Uses It to Grow

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

China Turns to Uranium-Free Nuclear Plants to Curb Air Pollution

The country expects that such nuclear plants will help it reduce coal consumption

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 17th, 2014
Paris Imposes Car Ban in Attempt to Reduce Local Air Pollution

Paris Imposes Car Ban in Attempt to Reduce Local Air Pollution

High officials introduce alternative driving days based on number plates

 
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