- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 23rd, 2014
Global Warming Expected to Worsen Air Quality Across the Globe
Poor air quality will especially be an issue in the tropics and subtropics, scientists say
- 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
- December 27th, 2013
It Will Cost China $290B (€212B) to Solve Its Air Pollution Crisis
The investment is totally worth it, says specialist Wang Jinnan
- Research & Tech
- By Laura Sinpetru
- December 23rd, 2013
Greece's Economic Crisis Caused Local Air Pollution Levels to Up
Researchers say this is because people have started burning cheaper fuel
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 15th, 2013
China Offers Money Rewards to Regions Fighting to Reduce Air Pollution
The rewards amount to $818M (€603M), will be spent on further improving air quality
- Food & Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 8th, 2013
Air Pollution Ups Heart Attack Risk
Poor air quality is “an important public health problem,” researcher says
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 26th, 2013
NASA Map Shows the Areas Most Affected by Air Pollution
It is in these areas that air pollution causes thousands of premature deaths
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 20th, 2013
Dust Storms in Africa Affect Air Quality in the US and the Caribbean
Researchers say the dust clouds travel thousands of miles over the Atlantic Ocean
- Green
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 4th, 2013
Beijing Details 5-Year Plan to Curb Air Pollution
High officials want to limit emissions from power plants, cars, boilers and barbecues
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 26th, 2013
China Readies to Spend $277bn (€209bn) on Improving Air Quality
The country's government announces plans to tackle air pollution
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 11th, 2013
Innovative Pavement Absorbs Smog, Helps Clean the Air
The pavement was developed by Dutch researchers, can reduce smog by 45%
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 24th, 2013
Air Pollution Levels in Malaysia Hit Hazardous Levels, Officials Declare State of Emergency
Forest fires are wreaking havoc in Sumatra, affect air quality in nearby countries
- Food & Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 18th, 2013
Air Pollution Almost Doubles a Woman's Chances of Having an Autistic Child
Women living in polluted areas are more likely to deliver babies suffering with autism
- Green
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 1st, 2013
Sandstorm Hits Beijing, Air Pollution Reaches Dangerous Levels
The city’s residents try to cover their faces with whatever they can get their hands on
- Food & Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- December 15th, 2012
Air Pollution Now Linked to 3.2 Million Premature Deaths Yearly
Study says air pollution made it all the way into the top ten global health risks
- Food & Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- November 27th, 2012
Air Pollution Ups the Risk of Autism
Poor air quality often goes hand in hand with this medical condition, new study says