Global Warming Expected to Worsen Air Quality Across the Globe

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

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
  • 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

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

China Offers Money Rewards to Regions Fighting to Reduce Air Pollution

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

Air Pollution Ups Heart Attack Risk

Air Pollution Ups Heart Attack Risk

Poor air quality is “an important public health problem,” researcher says

NASA Map Shows the Areas Most Affected by Air Pollution

NASA Map Shows the Areas Most Affected by Air Pollution

It is in these areas that air pollution causes thousands of premature deaths

Dust Storms in Africa Affect Air Quality in the US and the Caribbean

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

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 4th, 2013
Beijing Details 5-Year Plan to Curb Air Pollution

Beijing Details 5-Year Plan to Curb Air Pollution

High officials want to limit emissions from power plants, cars, boilers and barbecues

China Readies to Spend $277bn (€209bn) on Improving Air Quality

China Readies to Spend $277bn (€209bn) on Improving Air Quality

The country's government announces plans to tackle air pollution

Innovative Pavement Absorbs Smog, Helps Clean the Air

Innovative Pavement Absorbs Smog, Helps Clean the Air

The pavement was developed by Dutch researchers, can reduce smog by 45%

Air Pollution Levels in Malaysia Hit Hazardous Levels, Officials Declare State of Emergency

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

Air Pollution Almost Doubles a Woman's Chances of Having an Autistic Child

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

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 1st, 2013
Sandstorm Hits Beijing, Air Pollution Reaches Dangerous Levels

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

Air Pollution Now Linked to 3.2 Million Premature Deaths Yearly

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

Air Pollution Ups the Risk of Autism

Air Pollution Ups the Risk of Autism

Poor air quality often goes hand in hand with this medical condition, new study says

 
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