• Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 27th, 2013
It Will Cost China $290B (€212B) to Solve Its Air Pollution Crisis

It Will Cost China $290B (€212B) to Solve Its Air Pollution Crisis

The investment is totally worth it, says specialist Wang Jinnan

Air Concentrations of Fine Particulate Matter Soar in Shanghai, China

Air Concentrations of Fine Particulate Matter Soar in Shanghai, China

On Thursday, said concentrations were 15.6 times higher than WHO's safety guideline

Greece's Economic Crisis Caused Local Air Pollution Levels to Up

Greece's Economic Crisis Caused Local Air Pollution Levels to Up

Researchers say this is because people have started burning cheaper fuel

Smog Clinic Opens in China's Sichuan Province

Smog Clinic Opens in China's Sichuan Province

Over 100 people have thus far received treatment at this clinic

13,825 Green Buses Will Cruise Up and Down Beijing by 2017

13,825 Green Buses Will Cruise Up and Down Beijing by 2017

The vehicles will replace 80% of the buses currently used in this city

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 12th, 2013
Air-Pollution Alert Issued for Paris <em>Bloomberg</em>

Air-Pollution Alert Issued for Paris Bloomberg

The French capital is experiencing its worst smog since 2007

260,000 Premature Deaths Reported in China in 2011 Linked to Air Pollution

260,000 Premature Deaths Reported in China in 2011 Linked to Air Pollution

New study documents how air pollution in China affects public health

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 11th, 2013
Smog Is Good, Chinese State Media Says

Smog Is Good, Chinese State Media Says

No, it most definitely isn't, environmentalists and green groups are quick to respond

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 9th, 2013
By 2020, China Will Burn 4.8 Billion Metric Tons of Coal Yearly

By 2020, China Will Burn 4.8 Billion Metric Tons of Coal Yearly

60% of China's energy demands are currently met by coal

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 9th, 2013
Models in Smog-Hit Chinese City Wear Medical Masks to Fashion Event

Models in Smog-Hit Chinese City Wear Medical Masks to Fashion Event

The models wore the masks to protect themselves against air pollutants

China Goes into Overdrive, Doubles Green Energy Installation Rate

China Goes into Overdrive, Doubles Green Energy Installation Rate

The country is doing its best to curb air pollution

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 7th, 2013
US Offers to Help China Solve Its Air Pollution Crisis

US Offers to Help China Solve Its Air Pollution Crisis

The two countries will work together to implement strict emissions standards

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 6th, 2013
Artificial Rain Might Help China Solve Its Air Pollution Crisis

Artificial Rain Might Help China Solve Its Air Pollution Crisis

Some specialists doubt that the endeavor will prove successful

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 6th, 2013
Shanghai's Air Pollution Jumps to 24 Times the Safe Limit

Shanghai's Air Pollution Jumps to 24 Times the Safe Limit

Flights have been canceled, people have been asked to remain indoors

Cool Bike “Breathes” In Air Pollutants So You Won't Have To

Cool Bike “Breathes” In Air Pollutants So You Won't Have To

The Air-Purifier Bike concept is the work of people at Lightfog Creative

1,600 People Killed Yearly by Coal Plants in the UK Alone

1,600 People Killed Yearly by Coal Plants in the UK Alone

Report documents how air pollution caused by coal plants in the UK affects public health

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 2nd, 2013
Air Pollution in Shanghai Jumps to over 10 Times the Safe Level <em>Bloomberg</em>

Air Pollution in Shanghai Jumps to over 10 Times the Safe Level Bloomberg

Local air is now considered to be “severely polluted”

 
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