• Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 22nd, 2014
Air Pollution Can Lead to Angina and Heat Attacks

Air Pollution Can Lead to Angina and Heat Attacks

New study certifies a link hypothesized a few years ago

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 21st, 2014
The US Is Responsible for 20% of China's Air Pollution

The US Is Responsible for 20% of China's Air Pollution

Ironically enough, some of these emissions eventually reach the US

Authorities Ask for Legal Help Reducing Air Pollution in China

Authorities Ask for Legal Help Reducing Air Pollution in China

The lack of supporting laws means polluters often go unpunished

People in Beijing Switch to Watching Sunrises, Sunsets on TV Screens

People in Beijing Switch to Watching Sunrises, Sunsets on TV Screens

The city is engulfed in smog, natural light is pretty much absent

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 16th, 2014
“Off the Charts” Air Pollution Documented in Beijing, China

“Off the Charts” Air Pollution Documented in Beijing, China

The city is currently dealing with this year's first major air pollution crisis

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 11th, 2014
China Is Offering Cash Rewards to Regions That Cut Air Pollution, Reports Say

China Is Offering Cash Rewards to Regions That Cut Air Pollution, Reports Say

The rewards are said to amount to $1.65 billion (€1.21 billion)

More than 20 Million New Cars Were Sold in China in 2013, Reports Say

More than 20 Million New Cars Were Sold in China in 2013, Reports Say

The country is currently dealing with a major air pollution crisis

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 10th, 2014
100 Million Tonnes of New Coal Production Capacity Approved in China in 2013

100 Million Tonnes of New Coal Production Capacity Approved in China in 2013

Cost of this initiative is said to amount to $9.8 billion (€7.2 billion)

Good Old Water Can Solve China's Air Pollution Crisis, Scientist Says

Good Old Water Can Solve China's Air Pollution Crisis, Scientist Says

The idea is to spray water into the atmosphere, have it clean the air

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 8th, 2014
New Air Pollution Reduction Goals Announced in China

New Air Pollution Reduction Goals Announced in China

The country's provinces have been asked to reduce air pollution by 5 – 25%

Newly Found Chemicals Are 400 Times More Mutagenic than Known Carcinogens

Newly Found Chemicals Are 400 Times More Mutagenic than Known Carcinogens

The chemicals were discovered in laboratory experiments

New Speed Limit on UK's Busiest Motorway Aims to Cut Air Pollution

New Speed Limit on UK's Busiest Motorway Aims to Cut Air Pollution

This is the first time the UK has resorted to speed limits to tackle poor air quality

Nissan Debuts New Eco-Friendly Taxi for London

Nissan Debuts New Eco-Friendly Taxi for London

The taxi has a 1.6-liter petrol engine, causes less air pollution

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 6th, 2014
Polluting Companies Will Soon Struggle to Secure Loans, Subsidies in China

Polluting Companies Will Soon Struggle to Secure Loans, Subsidies in China

The country's high officials want to implement an environmental credit rating system

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 3rd, 2014
Main Cause of Beijing’s Air Pollution Crisis Still Unknown

Main Cause of Beijing’s Air Pollution Crisis Still Unknown

Some point the finger at vehicle emissions, others blame fossil fuel burning

Cycling in Cities Can Cause Heart Damage, Researchers Warn

Cycling in Cities Can Cause Heart Damage, Researchers Warn

This is because cyclists often breathe in a lot of air pollutants

EVs "Dispenser" Now Up and Running in Hangzhou, China

EVs "Dispenser" Now Up and Running in Hangzhou, China

Garage functions as a vending machine, lets people rent an EV when in need

 
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