Air Pollution

Image copyrightAFP Getting countries to cut down greenhouse gases that cause global warming is proving an uphill task. But convincing them to clean their air for public health has been easier - and that could help fight climate change as well, UN officials …

Air pollution particles have been found on the fetal side of placentas, indicating that unborn babies are directly exposed to the black carbon produced by motor traffic and fuel burning. The research is the first study to show the placental barrier can be pen…

Did you know that the leading cause of death in the world is not wars or famines but cardiovascular diseases? Yes, and worse still, we haven't fully understood what causes these ailments. Researchers believe it to be a mix of genetic factors, lifestyle change…

After two-plus years of preparation, President Trump tweeted Wednesday that the US Environmental Protection Agency would revoke Californias ability to set its own fuel efficiency rulesa power that the state has used for decades to strongarm automakers into bu…

A national coalition of some 10,000 farmers and ranchers have come together to support a Green New Deal. Some members came together outside the Capitol on Wednesday to announce the launch of Farmers and Ranchers for a Green New Deal. The group will lobby Cong…

The Trump administration's plan to revoke California's ability to set its own clean car standards promises to ignite a monumental legal fight between a dozen states and the federal government. "We'll see you in court," California Attorney General Xavier Bece…

by Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies e.V. (IASS) From 23 to 25 September 2019, heads of government from around the world will convene at the United Nations General Assembly to discuss efforts to advance climate action and global sustainable develo…

LOS ANGELES — President Donald Trump landed in Los Angeles Tuesday for a series of fundraisers in the state for his reelection campaign. The smog in the city concealed the usually picturesque backdrop of mountains in downtown LA — one day before his admini…

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Trump administration will announce as early as Wednesday it is revoking Californias authority to set its own greenhouse gas and vehicle fuel efficiency standards and barring all states from setting such rules, t…

Image copyrightGetty Images Estate agents have been urged to automatically disclose air pollution figures to home buyers. The industry trade body said providing this information should now be standard practice. "Air quality is now public information, and …