• Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 14th, 2014
Panasonic to Pay Workers in China “Danger Money” over Air Pollution Crisis

Panasonic to Pay Workers in China “Danger Money” over Air Pollution Crisis

The company is the firm international firm to compensate workers for air pollution

Pure Genius Wood Flooring Breaks Down Toxins, Clears the Air

Pure Genius Wood Flooring Breaks Down Toxins, Clears the Air

It's not that I'm being polite, this wood flooring is actually called Pure Genius

Free Public Transport for All, Officials in Paris Rule

Free Public Transport for All, Officials in Paris Rule

The measure is intended to help lower local air pollution, media reports say

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 13th, 2014
China's Wind Power Generation Exceeded Nuclear Output by 22% in 2013

China's Wind Power Generation Exceeded Nuclear Output by 22% in 2013

The country's wind-generated electricity amounted to 135 terawatt-hours in said year

Air Pollution Can Make People Bad at Their Job, Study Finds

Air Pollution Can Make People Bad at Their Job, Study Finds

Evidence suggests exposure to fine particulate matter makes people less productive

Traffic-Related Air Pollution Linked to Changes in the Heart's Right Ventricle

Traffic-Related Air Pollution Linked to Changes in the Heart's Right Ventricle

This might explain why people exposed to traffic emissions develop heart disease

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 6th, 2014
China Plans to Use Drones to Clear the Smog Hovering Over the Country

China Plans to Use Drones to Clear the Smog Hovering Over the Country

The drones will release several chemical compounds in the air, media reports say

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 3rd, 2014
Construction of Two New Nuclear Reactors Approved in China

Construction of Two New Nuclear Reactors Approved in China

The reactors are to be built in the eastern coastal province of Shandong

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 28th, 2014
Chinese Social Media Site Accused of Censoring Posts About Air Pollution

Chinese Social Media Site Accused of Censoring Posts About Air Pollution

The posts targeted are the ones criticizing the government

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 27th, 2014
Man Sues the Chinese Government over Smog

Man Sues the Chinese Government over Smog

Li Guixin is asking that authorities do their job and clean up air pollution

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 26th, 2014
Air Pollution in China Is Similar to a Nuclear Winter, Scientists Warn

Air Pollution in China Is Similar to a Nuclear Winter, Scientists Warn

The country's air pollution crisis is expected to have a devastating impact on agriculture

Giant Bubbles Filled with Fresh Air Could Be Set in Place Across China

Giant Bubbles Filled with Fresh Air Could Be Set in Place Across China

The bubbles would help the country's residents deal with the air pollution crisis

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 21st, 2014
The European Commission Tries to Bully the UK into Reducing Air Pollution

The European Commission Tries to Bully the UK into Reducing Air Pollution

The country risks major fines if it does not take steps towards improving air quality

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 18th, 2014
China Plans to Spend $330Bn (€240.4Bn) on Tackling Water Pollution

China Plans to Spend $330Bn (€240.4Bn) on Tackling Water Pollution

Companies that specialize in water technologies will greatly benefit from this investment

Air Pollution Ups High Blood Pressure Risk in Pregnant Women, Study Finds

Air Pollution Ups High Blood Pressure Risk in Pregnant Women, Study Finds

This in turn makes pregnant women more likely to develop deadly complications

Overweight and Obese People Breathe in 7-50% More Air Pollutants Daily

Overweight and Obese People Breathe in 7-50% More Air Pollutants Daily

Children who struggle with their weight are also more vulnerable to air pollution

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 27th, 2014
Beijing Says “No” to New Oil Refining, Steel, Cement, and Thermal Power Plants

Beijing Says “No” to New Oil Refining, Steel, Cement, and Thermal Power Plants

The goal is to curb local air pollution levels, media reports say

 
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