• Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 25th, 2012
Fires in Indonesia Threaten the Citizens of Kuala Lumpur

Fires in Indonesia Threaten the Citizens of Kuala Lumpur

Lighting land-clearing fires pushes the air pollution index above acceptable limits

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 16th, 2012
EPA Pushes New Air Quality Standards

EPA Pushes New Air Quality Standards

Pressed by a court order, EPA has no choice but to clean up the air

Diesel Engines Proved to Be Responsible for Cancer

Diesel Engines Proved to Be Responsible for Cancer

Studies confirm that diesel exhausts pose serious health threats

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 29th, 2012
New Court Case: Public Health vs. The British Government

New Court Case: Public Health vs. The British Government

Having failed to deal with air pollution in the UK, officials now stand lawsuit

Auckland Determined to Ban Open Fires

Auckland Determined to Ban Open Fires

Auckland authorities want to ban open fires to curb pollution and reduce health risks

  • Energy
  • By Oana Grigoras
  • January 12th, 2012
Chemically Removing CO2 from Air Is Ridiculously Expensive

Chemically Removing CO2 from Air Is Ridiculously Expensive

Capturing CO2 directly from the atmosphere is as unfeasible as a $10-per-gallon tax on gas

London's New Low Emission Standards Are Bad for Business

London's New Low Emission Standards Are Bad for Business

Transport for London estimates that 10,000 vehicles can't comply with future standards

'Pollution Glue' a Magic Formula Improving Air Quality

'Pollution Glue' a Magic Formula Improving Air Quality

London wants to green up its name by using 'dust suppressants,' collecting toxic particles

The UK Is Trying to Delay Air Pollution Fight

The UK Is Trying to Delay Air Pollution Fight

The UK wants to use a 'loophole' in EU rules to delay NO2 pollution fight until 2025

  • Energy
  • By Oana Grigoras
  • December 9th, 2011
Offsetting Carbon Footprint Costs Scotland £11bn (€12.8bn/$17.2bn)

Offsetting Carbon Footprint Costs Scotland £11bn (€12.8bn/$17.2bn)

Scotland wants to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 42% within the next decade

Video Game Exposes Major Industrial Polluters

Video Game Exposes Major Industrial Polluters

'The Climate Trail' tries to tackle climate change while improving social behavior

Polluted South Durban Smells Bad

Polluted South Durban Smells Bad

South Africa is exposed to outdoor pollution, smelling like 'cat wee and rotten eggs'

The Chinese Are Worried About Beijing's High Level of Air Pollution

The Chinese Are Worried About Beijing's High Level of Air Pollution

Experts claim that the atmosphere is polluted by a significant amount of PM 2.5

EPA Tries to Control the Coal Ash Which Threatens to Bury America

EPA Tries to Control the Coal Ash Which Threatens to Bury America

The US Environmental Protection Agency wants to draw regulations for coal ash disposal

The 1970 Clean Air Act Avoided Up to 134,000 Male Fetal Deaths

The 1970 Clean Air Act Avoided Up to 134,000 Male Fetal Deaths

Recent study shows that pollution is correlated with a large number of male fetal deaths

Coal-Burning Processes Remain a Dirty, Profitable Business

Coal-Burning Processes Remain a Dirty, Profitable Business

While experts say coal usage will rise to 35%, everybody questions the climate deal

New Smartphone Sensor Can Detect Hazardous Chemicals

New Smartphone Sensor Can Detect Hazardous Chemicals

The technology could help individuals survey air quality

 
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