Air Pollution
Scientists confirm Clean Air Act ‘restored ecosystems’ in USA
Despite intense criticism from businesses and power companies, scientists reveal the USA’s Clean Air Act did work
New map charts spread of Indonesia’s forest fires
A new mapping resource from CIFOR shows the source of forest fires in Indonesia – and reveals the largest companies aren’t (wholly) to blame
Trees absorb lower levels of pollution in hot weather
Heatwaves force plants and trees to focus on their own well-being and stop absorbing harmful gases, causing wider levels of pollution to rise
EU targets air pollution with tightened shipping rules
Limit on sulphur content could have major impact on region’s sulphur emissions with significant benefit for environment and health
Report: World’s air pollution could be as bad as China’s by 2050 without urgent action from governments
Research in Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics journal suggests pollution and toxins in air could be ‘normal’ if new regulations are not adopted
Can London 2012 mimic Beijing’s Olympic carbon cuts?
Emissions and congestion in the host city of the last Games briefly decreased during the event. What can London do to make the impact permanent?
Bonn 2012: Polish chief Chruszczow defends climate change stance
Country’s special envoy for climate change says no other EU country can match Poland’s record for sustainable development.
Beijing announces drastic action to slash air pollution
Government will phase out old cars, close factories and plant new forests to reduce chronic levels of pollutants.
Nitrogen dioxide cloud over India and China
Nitrogen dioxide levels have risen over India and China according to a senior scientist at the University of Bremen.