Stories Tagged as
Air pollution
Fossil fuel pollution is killing 8.7 million people a year, study says
by
Scott Tong
Feb 9, 2021
Further investment in fossil fuels, even for a pandemic recovery, could have devastating human costs, the study says.
GM makes U-turn in Trump's fight over California emissions
by
David Brancaccio
, Nova Safo
and Alex Schroeder
Nov 24, 2020
GM had previously sided with the Trump administration in a legal fight over California setting its own emissions standards.
Environmental groups prepare for fight over methane proposal
Aug 30, 2019
A Trump administration proposal to roll back Obama-era rules to limit methane emissions is likely to face multiple legal challenges.
The path left by your online purchases
by
Amy Scott
Dec 27, 2018
You might have done a lot of online shopping this holiday season, and you’re not alone — more than 1 billion items were shipped for free in the United States this holiday with Amazon Prime, the company reported. And with the rise of online shopping comes a lot more warehouses popping up in rural communities […]
Study links air pollution to early death
by
Scott Tong
Nov 19, 2018
A new report ranks air pollution as the greatest threat to human life, above war and disease.
Climate alliance states have significant leverage
Jul 18, 2017
Following withdrawal from Paris accord, states take the lead on emissions targets.
Dairy industry weighs California's new regulations
by
Jed Kim
Sep 20, 2016
The state wants farmers to do more to cut methane emissions from cows and cowpats.
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Mexico City tells residents to park it
Apr 19, 2016
After a pollution emergency, Mexico's capital city is taking drastic measures.
Delhi: The most air-polluted place on earth
Dec 29, 2015
A look at what it's like to live in the Indian capital.
What if it's not just Volkswagen?
Sep 24, 2015
In countries where diesels are popular, the extra ozone pollution could add up.