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Air Pollution
99% of the world breathes air that exceeds recommended limits
The WHO suggests governments implement stricter vehicle emissions standards, improve public transport and cut down on agricultural waste incineration.
Climate Change
Sleeping giant: The large climate risk of Europe's thawing peatlands
Large swathes of northern Europe and western Siberia may become “climatically unsuitable” for carbon-rich permafrost peatlands within a few decades, even under moderate warming scenarios,...
Future of the Environment
Black carbon is changing the colour of Antarctica’s snow. What is it and where does it come from?
Black carbon from tourist ships and research expeditions is changing the colour of Antarctica’s snow and melting its ice, according to scientists from Chile.
Plastics and the Environment
Tire particle pollution may be harming freshwater and estuary ecosystems
Two studies have looked at the impact of exposure to tire particles on ocean and freshwater species. Researchers have found ways to reduce harmful effects.
Air Pollution
Air pollution can increase the threat posed by COVID-19
Around 90% of the world’s population breathes air pollution, leaving them at risk of a weakened immune system and more exposed to chronic diseases. Air pollution can increase the threat p...
Global Health
Gas stoves might be even worse for health and planet than we thought
Methane produced from domestic cooking on gas stoves in the US has a similar environmental impact as 500,000 cars, according to researchers.
Plastics and the Environment
There are even nanoplastics at the North and South Poles - and they’re a bigger problem than we thought
Tiny nanoplastics are widespread and could be harmful to our health - and ever more of them are being created as discarded plastics break down in nature.
Davos Agenda 2022
China's action on air pollution can help restore trust in a greener future
President Xi Jinping's pledge that China will be carbon neutral by 2060 requires global cooperation between nations to achieve ambitious climate targets.
Air Pollution
The road to net-zero emissions starts with clean air for all
Clean air and net-zero goals aren't just good for climate change, they will save lives and money spent on healthcare, leading to a more productive workforce.
Sustainable Development
Scientists have created vegan glitter made from an ingredient found in fruit
Up to now, using glitter to add sparkle has come at an environmental cost, but that’s about to change. Scientists have invented a safe alternative derived from cellulose - and it's vegan,...
Air Pollution
Children are dying from air pollution. Here's how we can protect them
According to the WHO over 90% of children are breathing toxic air every day. We outline the measures needed to combat the health risks of air pollution.
SDG 13: Climate Action
Here's how shipping can change course to hit emissions targets
Shipping must reduce its emissions by a third this decade if the industry is to meet the Paris Agreement's goal of 1.5C. Here's how it can be achieved.
Road to COP26
COP26: London, Buenos Aires, Singapore are tackling pollution, congestion and climate change
Can efforts to reduce greenhouse gases also help improve the air we breathe? Three major cities explain how they are cutting emissions from road transport.
Climate Change
Global CO2 emissions have been flat for a decade, new data reveals
Global (CO2) emissions from fossil fuels and cement have rebounded by 4.9% this year, new estimates suggest, following a Covid-related dip of 5.4% in 2020.
Air Pollution
Climate change: How can we make greener steel and concrete?
It’s time to stop the growth of greenhouse gas emissions by decoupling industrial development from climate-polluting energy use, with governments tracking them.
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