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Coronavirus Has Decreased Air Pollution, but Cars Are not the Whole Pollution Picture 02 Jun 2020 08:07 Coronavirus Has Decreased Air Pollution, but Cars Are not the Whole Pollution Picture The pandemic has meant less car pollution, but not much of a decrease in overall pollution. Why? Because car pollution is just one player. The coronavirus has had some …
Prioritize people over pollution 01 Jun 2020 23:49 America is facing a one-two punch. As the COVID-19 pandemic pummels us, we are also receiving a painful reminder of the long-term threat we currently face — climate change. Today marks the official beginning of hurricane season. Yet already, we’ve …
Maverick Interview: Minister Barbara Creecy on key air pollution and climate change issues facing South Africa 01 Jun 2020 22:38 Emissions rise from towers of the Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. Kusile coal-fired power station in Mpumalanga, South Africa, on Monday, Dec. 23, 2019. (Photo: Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg via Getty Images) The interview covers: Eskom’s inability to comply with …
Pollution levels in Manchester remain dangerously high despite lockdown 01 Jun 2020 18:24 Areas of Manchester city centre still recorded ‘dangerously high’ levels of pollution weeks into lockdown, experts have found. In some areas of Manchester nitrogen oxide readings dropped by more than 40 per cent in the three weeks after the coronavirus …
Coronavirus Lockdowns May Raise Exposure to Indoor Air Pollution 01 Jun 2020 16:07 This spring, as the COVID-19 pandemic led people to hunker down at home, outdoor air quality improved dramatically in many cities and countries. In the northeastern U.S., for instance, air pollution dropped by 30 percent. But the lockdowns might be having …
Reason hay fever is so bad this year - and it could be due to less car pollution 01 Jun 2020 14:55 The lack of traffic in the UK due to lockdown may be good news for the environment - but it's bad news for allergy sufferers, and an expert has explained why. Hay fever sufferers noticing their allergies seem worse than usual this year are correct, the …
Turn off the porch light: 6 easy ways to stop light pollution from harming our wildlife 01 Jun 2020 14:37 As winter approaches, marine turtle nesting in the far north of Australia will peak. When these baby turtles hatch at night, they crawl from the sand to the sea, using the relative brightness of the horizon and the natural slope of the beach as their guide …
Preventing pollution in Scotland's top salmon rivers | Building consultants on tackling Covid | Opinion: Jeremy Peat 01 Jun 2020 04:14 Kristy Dorsey spoke to Iain Lindsay of Taytech Environmental, an Ayrshire firm which specialises in the protection of waterways and the environment, for this week's Monday Interview. It emerges that among the numerous delays during construction of the …
VIDEO: My spirit rejects pollution – Policeman after killing colleagues 31 May 2020 16:34
Feds doing fewer toxic pollution probes 31 May 2020 11:35
Feds doing fewer toxic pollution probes 31 May 2020 11:23 Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson would not comment because enforcement is an arm's-length process that must remain outside the political realm, according to spokeswoman Moira Kelly. The data provided to Collins does not mirror the numbers the …
PPE pollution: Video shows divers removing masks and gloves from ocean 30 May 2020 22:55 LOS ANGELES — The high demand for personal protective equipment amid shortages caused by the coronavirus pandemic may have unintended consequences to the environment, as one European environmental group pointed out in a video that has surfaced on social …
Cairo looks to sustain low pollution after lockdown 30 May 2020 21:39 IT is a Thursday evening in downtown Cairo — usually a crowded and noisy time as the weekend gets underway. But today the streets are quiet and the air is clean. “It has been a long time since I breathed such fresh air here and saw the sky clean like that …
Pollution warning on North East Link 30 May 2020 17:49 The amount of PM2.5 on the Eastern Freeway will be 29 micrograms per cubic metre by 2036, breaching the current standard of 25 and a tougher target introduced by 2025 of 20. The North East Link will connect the Eastern Freeway in Bulleen to the …
Data | Pollution levels decline in many Indian cities due to COVID-19 lockdown 30 May 2020 10:10 Due to the COVID-19-related lockdown, global CO2 emissions in 2020 have dropped to levels last seen in 2006. Particulate matter pollution levels in select Indian cities exhibit a similar decline. The drop coincides with decreased public mobility in India …
Thar coal power plants could cause 29,000 deaths from pollution, says new study 30 May 2020 05:25 KARACHI: A cluster of coal-fired power plants in the Thar desert, some of which are already operational, could expose around 100,000 people to harmful acidic gases exceeding safe limits established by the World Health Organization and 29,000 people could …
After lockdown, carpocalypse? Why Delhi may see a spike in congestion, pollution 30 May 2020 02:42
After lockdown, carpocalypse? Why city may see a spike in congestion, pollution 29 May 2020 21:35
Cut air pollution to help avoid second coronavirus peak, MPs urge 29 May 2020 19:38 Air pollution must be kept at low levels to help avoid a second peak of coronavirus infections, according to a cross-party report from MPs. There is growing evidence from around the world linking exposure to dirty air and increased infections and deaths …
HC to KSPCB: Place on record pollution measurements of Bellandur and Varthur lakes 29 May 2020 18:13 Bellandur lake BENGALURU: The Karnataka high court on Friday directed the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) to place on record by next Tuesday the report on the level of pollution measured in Bellandur and Varthur lakes. A division bench …
Battle between Trump and states over car pollution heads to court 29 May 2020 16:17 by Anna M. Phillips and Tony Barboza California and nearly two dozen other states on Wednesday filed suit against the Trump administration, arguing that its decision to weaken fuel efficiency standards for cars and trucks puts the public's health at …
Marine microplastic pollution is worse than we thought 29 May 2020 13:24 There are plenty of microplastics in the oceans, yet just how much of the stuff is out there may well come as a shock. There are plenty of microplastics in the oceans, yet just how much of the stuff is out there may come as a shock. Brace yourself: the …
Electric ship sets sustainable tourism standard, eliminating noise and pollution 29 May 2020 11:24 Brim Explorer is a hybrid electric ship packed with 800 kilowatt hours of batteries, which means it can cruise the waters for 10 hours on 100 percent sustainable electricity. The ship was specifically designed to have a minimal impact on marine life — its …
D.C. settles water pollution allegations with owner of Alexandria power plant 28 May 2020 20:01
Panelists talk COVID-19, air pollution and communities of color 28 May 2020 19:16 Harvard researchers analyzed the COVID-19 death counts for more than 3,000 counties in the United States, finding that individuals who have been exposed to long-term pollution have a higher risk of dying from the virus. It's well understood that …
Air Pollution May Increase MS Risk 28 May 2020 15:43 Air pollution might increase the risk for multiple sclerosis (MS), Italian researchers report. They found that in places with low levels of tiny particles of air pollution called particulate matter, the risk for MS was lower than in areas where those …
Aclima: Pollution data shows how much San Diego’s skies have cleared 28 May 2020 15:30 Air pollution has fallen dramatically in San Diego, California in recent weeks, according to data collected by Aclima‘s fleet of fixed and mobile pollution monitors. Precise measurements show the dramatic effect of work-from-home policies enforced during …
Small-scale mining for gold has produced long-lasting toxic pollution, from 1860s California to modern Peru 28 May 2020 13:59 Gold is everywhere in modern life, from jewelry to electronics to smartphones. The global electronics industry alone uses 280 tons annually. And that demand keeps growing. But most people know little about the environmental impacts of gold mining. About …
Biodegradable glitter and pollution-eating microalgae: the new materials inspired by nature 28 May 2020 13:29 The iridescence of marble berries and the clever, light-bending perforations of microalgae are inspiring scientists to create biodegradable glitter and makeup pigments, and bionic algae to use in lasers or to clean pollutants. Nature has spent millions of …
Earth Today | New plastics pollution control project coming for Jamaica 28 May 2020 12:01 THE UNITED Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), through its Caribbean Subregional Office, is looking to develop a new project for Jamaica, one with a focus on the sustainable consumption and production of plastics. The revelation has come from Christopher …
The Pandemic Cut Down Car Traffic. Why Not Air Pollution? 28 May 2020 09:34 A mostly empty highway through downtown Los Angeles on April 7. Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images A mostly empty highway through downtown Los Angeles on April 7. Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty …
Several rivers open for bathing, others shut due to pollution 28 May 2020 08:40 The Health Ministry has approved bathing in the Jordan River, Nachal Gilabon, Nachal Majarsa, and the Hemeshushim Pool. Due to unacceptably high levels of contamination, bathing is not allowed in Nachal Zaki, Elal, or Hatzbani.
Is air pollution a risk factor for COVID-19 infection? 28 May 2020 03:22 The COVID-19 pandemic began at the very end of 2019 in Wuhan city, Hubei province, China. However, its spread soon began to threaten the health of the whole country and then of the world, leading to nearly 5.7 million cases and over 355,000 dead as of …
Corporations Don't Have to Pay Pollution Fines During COVID-19 28 May 2020 03:06 <p>On May 11, the Ministry of Trade issued <a href="http://jdih.kemendag.go.id/peraturan/detail/1998/2" target="_blank">a regulation</a> revoking its decision from February to no longer …
New Govt water reforms miss mark on nitrogen pollution, advocates say 28 May 2020 01:04 The Government has just unveiled its long-awaited reforms aimed at cleaning up New Zealand's rivers – and advocates are already disappointed that there aren't any nailed-down limits for some key pollutants. The new reforms set higher health …
Starry, starry night hidden by light pollution for majority, count finds 27 May 2020 23:26 Three-fifths of people taking part in a national star count live in areas where light pollution is blocking the view of the starry night sky, campaigners have said. Countryside charity CPRE asked people in February to count the number of stars they could …
Battle between Trump and California over car pollution heads to court 27 May 2020 17:41 California and nearly two dozen other states on Wednesday filed suit against the Trump administration, arguing that its decision to weaken fuel efficiency standards for cars and trucks puts the public’s health at risk and is based on flawed science. The …
Abandoned rotting mansion sparks pollution concerns 27 May 2020 16:09 An abandoned mansion in the countryside is continuing to cause problems for the community. Privately owned Glaisnock House near Cumnock has lain empty for a number of years and is listed on the Buildings at Risk Register. A water pipe serving the property …
Winds spread PFAS pollution far from a manufacturing facility 27 May 2020 12:26 Concerns about environmental and health risks of some fluorinated carbon compounds used to make non-stick coatings and fire-fighting foams have prompted manufacturers to develop substitutes, but these replacements are increasingly coming under fire …
Is 'Nosy' the fashionable, eco alternative to face masks we've been waiting for to beat air pollution? 27 May 2020 11:33 Another day, another wacky idea to combat air pollution. A nose-mounted air filtration device branded ‘Nosy’ is the latest invention aimed at tackling an environmental problem that kills 7 million people a year. The brainchild of Brazilian business …
CPCB shuts UP distillery owned by Rana Gurjit kin, cites pollution 27 May 2020 09:05 The CPCB also issued notice to Rana Sugars Ltd (Distillery Division) asking why environmental compensation of Rs 3.16 crore should not be levied on it for the violations. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has ordered a distillery owned by the …
How to Reduce Plastic and Other Ocean Pollution Simultaneously 27 May 2020 01:24 Plastic has gone from the greatest invention of the modern era to one of the most challenging materials to manage. Each year, up to 13 million metric tons of plastic enter the ocean, the equivalent of one garbage truck of waste every minute. The world has …
Microplastics shed from tyres are a major source of river and ocean pollution, study finds 27 May 2020 00:57 Microplastics shed from tyres are a major source of river and ocean pollution, UK government-backed study finds Researchers from Plymouth studied the sources and transport of microplastics These tiny polluting particles have been found in oceans and …
Pima County Issues Air Pollution Advisory 27 May 2020 00:42 The Pima County Department Environmental Quality has issued a warning for an elevated potential for ground-level ozone air pollution in the Tucson metro area for today, May 26. “People who are sensitive to air pollution may experience shortness of breath, …
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Air pollution drops in some areas amid travel restrictions 26 May 2020 23:14 COLUMBUS (WCMH) — If the visibility on sunny days–when we have them–has seemed a little clearer the past few months, there is a reason. Levels of nitrogen dioxide and the amount of particulate matter (fine liquid and solid particles) emitted by car and …
VIU researchers see a ‘dramatic decrease’ in air pollution due to fewer cars on the road 26 May 2020 22:30
Eskom plan to skip pollution equipment not legally feasible 26 May 2020 19:58 Eskom's desire to avoid spending R42 billion reducing sulfur dioxide emissions at one of its largest power plants isn't legally feasible, according to the Department of Environmental Affairs. In addition to getting government approval, South Africa …
In Italy and further afield, pollution and poverty have played a part in worsening COVID-19 ǀ View 26 May 2020 18:47 The global shutdown intended to control the novel coronavirus has given many scientists and policymakers pause. Lockdowns are predicated on the idea that the only thing to be avoided is contact with the virus itself. Yet, there are some important clues in …
New study links air pollution to increased risk of multiple sclerosis 26 May 2020 15:13 New research has linked air pollution with an increased risk of multiple sclerosis. — AFP pic ROME, May 26 — New European research has found that living in urban areas and being exposed to air pollution could increase the risk of developing multiple …
Congress is creating 'political pollution': Naqvi 26 May 2020 13:56
Congress is creating 'political pollution': Naqvi 26 May 2020 12:40 NEW DELHI: Senior BJP leader and Union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi took a swipe at the Congress on Tuesday, saying that instead of being a part of solution to the problems facing the country, the opposition party is creating "political pollution…
Coronavirus: French alarm at Covid-linked Med pollution 26 May 2020 11:05 Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionSoiled latex gloves and masks found on seabed near Antibes Video shot by a French environmental NGO in the Mediterranean Sea shows masks and gloves littering the seabed. Opération mer propre ( …
Measuring Costs of Not Reining in Air Pollution 26 May 2020 07:39 If pollution from Suncor's Commerce City refinery were eliminated, Adams County could see health and economic benefits between $5 million and $12 million annually, according to a new report. (Jason Woodhead/Flickr) May 26, 2020 DENVER -- If …
More beaches up to standard but pollution problems persist in Dublin 26 May 2020 06:24 A beach at Merrion Strand in Dublin has become the first in Ireland to be declassified as a bathing area due to persistent pollution issues. More beaches met water quality standards for bathing in 2019 but pollution problems persisted in Dublin according …
Taylor Doubles Down On Failure, Refuses To Lift Australia’s Woeful Pollution Reduction Target 25 May 2020 23:55 Greenpeace Australia Pacific has condemned Energy Minister Angus Taylor’s decision to defy the calls of the international community and prioritise the interests of fossil fuel barons over Australian people. In a letter to the UNFCC, Taylor said that …
Gundalow Company to present talk about nitrogen pollution in Great Bay 25 May 2020 21:10 Monday May 25, 2020 at 3:00 PM PORTSMOUTH - The Gundalow Company will present an online talk about nitrogen pollution in the Great Bay on Thursday, May 28 at 7 p.m. "What’s the big deal with nitrogen pollution in Great Bay, and can we get a grip on it …
Depicting the pollution path between stratosphere and troposphere 25 May 2020 12:48 Most studies on stratosphere and troposphere exchange (STE) are carried out using model simulations. A new study conducted by Chinese researchers directly revealed the phenomenon through in-situ-measured high-precision profiles. The study was published in …
Iraq: Japan, UNEP deepen cooperation on plastic pollution and post-conflict recovery 25 May 2020 06:25 Bangkok, 25 May 2020 – Japan and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) today announced a new cooperative effort to tackle plastic pollution across Asia and support post-conflict environmental recovery in Iraq and South Sudan. Japan will …
FEATURE-As lockdown clears the air, Cairo looks to keep pollution low 25 May 2020 01:16 CAIRO (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - It is a Thursday evening in downtown Cairo, usually a crowded and noisy time as the weekend gets underway. But today the streets are quiet, and the air is noticeably clean. “It has been a long time since I breathed such …
Black people are dying from coronavirus — air pollution is one of the main culprits 24 May 2020 22:31 During the turmoil of the coronavirus pandemic, we’re hearing often from our leaders that “we’re all in this together.” While true, some of us are in it more than others; black Americans are dying at a faster rate from the novel coronavirus than other …
Cyclone Amphan: Kolkata stares at rise in pollution levels due to loss of green cover 24 May 2020 06:48 By PTI KOLKATA: Kolkata is staring at a rise in pollution levels post-lockdown due to uprooting of thousands of trees in the city by Cyclone Amphan, environmentalists said. The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has said that over 5,000 trees, several of …
China to extend pollution clampdown 24 May 2020 05:28 China says it will continue to strengthen anti-pollution controls and meet its environmental targets for 2020, but warns the coronavirus pandemic will weigh on energy intensity goals. "By maintaining the same direction and intensity of effort, we will …
Alberta’s New Normal: Trashing Pollution Protections (in Analysis) 23 May 2020 23:27 On the very day Premier Jason Kenney deemed it safe again to play hockey in Edmonton, the Alberta Energy Regulator released two more decisions basically saying the tribulations of COVID-19 meant it wasn’t safe to do environmental monitoring. That, added to …
NO2 Levels Rebound in China Pollution Seen From Space Clear Sign Major Lockdowns Over 23 May 2020 22:30 Nitrogen Dioxide Levels in China February 10 – May 12, 2020. In early February 2020, scientists using NASA and European satellites detected a significant reduction in a key air pollutant over China after the country shut down transportation and much of its …
Air pollution may up multiple sclerosis risk in urbanites 23 May 2020 12:01 London, May 23 (IANS) Air pollution could be a risk factor for the development of multiple sclerosis (MS), say researchers, adding that MS risk was 29 per cent higher among people residing in urbanised areas. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease in which …
Coal company sues EPA over power plant pollution regulation 23 May 2020 02:06 A coal company has challenged an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) power plant pollution regulation in court after the agency recently finalized changes that weaken the standards' legal underpinnings. Westmoreland Mining Holdings sued the EPA in …
OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Coal company sues EPA over power plant pollution regulation | Automakers fight effort to freeze fuel efficiency standards | EPA watchdog may probe agency's response to California water issues 23 May 2020 02:05 TGIF! Welcome to Overnight Energy, The Hill's roundup of the latest energy and environment news. Please send tips and comments to Rebecca Beitsch at [email protected] Follow her on Twitter: @rebeccabeitsch. Reach Rachel Frazin at [email protected]
Jajmau tanneries start production, asked to strictly follow Covid-19, anti-pollution norms 23 May 2020 01:15 DM Brahmadeo Ram Tiwari said the leather units would have to strictly follow the standards and take precaution...Read More Kanpur: Tanneries in the Jajmau area of the city on Thursday started removing dust and greasing their machines as the district …
Reduced Pollution Paradoxically Making Global Warming Worse via ‘Aerosol Masking’ - Scientist 23 May 2020 00:59 Opinion 00:47 GMT 23.05.2020Get short URL There is a link between COVID-19 and increased global warming due to the rarely-discussed phenomenon of “aerosol masking,” Guy McPherson, scientist and professor emeritus of natural resources and ecology and …
DTE Energy, EPA reach deal to cut air pollution 23 May 2020 00:00 DTE Energy’s Monroe Power Plant is among the utility’s coal-fired plants cited in the settlement of a 10-year-old federal lawsuit over air pollution. DTE Energy’s Monroe Power Plant is among the utility’s coal-fired plants cited in the settlement of a 10- …
Microplastic pollution in ocean could be double previous estimates, study finds 22 May 2020 21:47 Microplastic pollution in the oceans is believed to be more than double the previous estimates, according to a new study. A team of researchers, led by Plymouth Marine Laboratory, trawled the surface of coastal waters off the UK and US with finer mesh nets …
Coletta Calls for Carbon Pollution Pricing Bill 22 May 2020 19:12 First Democrat in Plymouth & Barnstable Senate race to publicly support climate change "game changer"... Becky Coletta, Democratic candidate for State Senator (Courtesy photo) Press release from the Becky Coletta campaign: PEMBROKE, MA – …
Earth is healing as world carbon pollution falls... 22 May 2020 11:07 KENSINGTON (US): The world cut its daily carbon dioxide emissions by 17% at the peak of the pandemic shutdown last month, a new study found. But with life and heat-trapping gas levels inching back toward normal, the brief pollution break will likely be …
China extends pollution clampdown, warns COVID-19 makes meeting targets tougher 22 May 2020 10:24 BEIJING: China said on Friday (May 22) it will continue to strengthen anti-pollution controls and meet its environmental targets for 2020, but warned that the coronavirus pandemic would weigh on energy intensity goals. "By maintaining the same …
A Smart Solution to the ‘Deadly’ Mix of Trucking Pollution and Coronavirus 22 May 2020 07:36 This piece was originally published in the San Francisco Chronicle on April 29, 2020. From Los Angeles to Sacramento to the Bay Area, Californians are breathing in cleaner air than ever before as we shelter in place to stop the spread of the novel …
Microplastic pollution in oceans vastly underestimated – study 22 May 2020 07:21 The abundance of microplastic pollution in the oceans is likely to have been vastly underestimated, according to research that suggests there are at least double the number of particles as previously thought. Scientists trawled waters off the coasts of the …
Inequitable exposure to air pollution in local schools, and the data on pandemic air quality 22 May 2020 05:54 This week on In the Hive, a new study from the University of Utah highlights unequal exposure to air pollution for school children in predominantly minority and low income schools in Salt Lake County. We hear from the lead author of that study. Plus, the …
China to extend pollution clampdown, but warns coronavirus makes targets tougher 22 May 2020 05:30
China to extend pollution clampdown, but warns coronavirus makes targets tougher 22 May 2020 05:05 FILE PHOTO: People are seen on a polluted day in central Beijing, China March 2, 2019. REUTERS/Jason Lee/File Photo BEIJING (Reuters) - China said on Friday it will continue to strengthen anti-pollution controls and meet its environmental targets …
China says will not relax its anti-pollution campaign -Premier Li 22 May 2020 01:54 BEIJING, May 22 (Reuters) - China will not relax its anti-pollution campaign and will ensure it meets its 2020 clean air targets, as well as accelerate its national carbon emissions trading scheme (ETS), Premier Li Keqiang said in his annual work report on …
Carper releases new staff report on EPA's 'pandemic of pollution' 22 May 2020 01:30 Ahead of Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler’s testimony before the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, Sen. Tom Carper, D-Delaware, top Democrat on the EPW Committee, released on May 20 a staff report summarizing …
Flood raises fears of pollution at Michigan toxic waste site 22 May 2020 00:01 TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — It took seven years to settle on a plan for cleansing two rivers and floodplains polluted with dioxins from a Dow Chemical Co. plant in central Michigan. The work itself has lasted nearly twice as long, with plenty still to do. …
Pollution: Birds 'ingesting hundreds of bits of plastic a day' 21 May 2020 23:16 Image copyright Charles Tyler Image caption The dipper feeds on river insects Birds living on river banks are ingesting plastic at the rate of hundreds of tiny fragments a day, according to a new study. Scientists say this is the first clear evidence that …
News WINGS CLIPPED Lillian [email protected] com. auA GROUP of Swan Hill residents are fighting against a new flying school in Swan Hill due to noise pollution and decreased tourism opportunities. Swan Hill Rural City Council (SHRCC) is in… 21 May 2020 23:11 A GROUP of Swan Hill residents are fighting against a new flying school in Swan Hill due to noise pollution and decreased tourism opportunities. Swan Hill Rural City Council (SHRCC) is in talks with Australian Aviation Alliance (AAA) for the provision of a …
Air pollution down nearly 40 per cent in some Canadian cities 21 May 2020 21:25 OTTAWA -- Most major Canadian cities saw drastic improvements in air quality over the last two months as COVID-19 kept people at home instead of on the roads. Experts say cleaner air, even just for a few weeks, can reduce illnesses like asthma attacks and …
Canada’s big cities see air pollution fall by a third amid COVID-19 pandemic: Environment Canada 21 May 2020 21:05 By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 21, 2020 12:18 pm - Advertisement - Community Interviews with Moose FM 1:50Hope for a post-pandemic transportation transformation WATCH ABOVE: Hope for a post-pandemic transportation transformation Environment Canada …
Coronavirus gives world a brief ‘pollution break’ 21 May 2020 19:21 The world cut its daily carbon dioxide emissions by 17 percent at the peak of the coronavirus pandemic shutdown last month, a new study found. But with life and heat-trapping gas levels inching back toward normal, the brief pollution break will likely be â …
COVID-19 economic slowdown has cut air pollution in Canadian cities 21 May 2020 15:09 Canadian Geese swim in the cold waters of Lake Ontario overlooking the city of Toronto skyline in Mississauga, Ont., on Thursday, January 24, 2019. Environment Canada research scientists say the COVID-19-induced economic slowdown is leading to cleaner air …
Oystermen taking City of Suffolk to Supreme Court of Virginia over alleged pollution in Nansemond River 21 May 2020 03:21 SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Oystermen are fighting back against the City of Suffolk and the Hampton Roads Sanitation District after losing to them in Suffolk Circuit Court. As was once said, “It’s not where you start, it’s where you finish.” The oystermen are …
...while its units want lax pollution norms 21 May 2020 03:01 Surat: The units located in the critically polluted Vapi industrial estate have made a bizarre demand to the Gujarat government. They industrial units have sought relaxation in effluent discharge norms citing shortage of adequate skilled staff to manage …
Mount Everest visible from over 120 miles away due to decrease in pollution 20 May 2020 20:39 KATHMANDU, Nepal — An incredible photo shows Mount Everest visible for the first time in decades from the Nepalese city of Kathmandu. A coronavirus lockdown-related reduction in air pollution has made the famous visible from the city 124 miles away, …
Carbon pollution fell 17 percent during coronavirus lockdown peak 20 May 2020 19:09 The world cut its daily carbon dioxide emissions by 17 percent at the peak of the coronavirus pandemic shutdown last month, a new study has found. But with life and heat-trapping gas levels inching back towards normal, the brief pollution break will likely …
Pollution levels go up again as city returns to normalcy 20 May 2020 17:58 The free vehicular movement during daytime has had an immediate impact on pollution levels in the city, statistics from the Telangana Pollution Control Board shows. The main index of automobile pollution PM 2.5 (particulate matter smaller than 2.5g /m3 …
Democrats decry ‘pandemic of pollution’ under Trump’s EPA 20 May 2020 16:47 WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats on Wednesday blasted the Trump administration’s moves to roll back environmental regulations during the coronavirus crisis, with one senator saying the administration has unleashed a “pandemic of pollution.” The Environmental …
As coronavirus lockdown reduces pollution in Nepal, Mount Everest visible from over 120 miles away 20 May 2020 14:59 According to a new report, due to global warming melting glaciers on Mount Everest are revealing more and more bodies of dead climbers. Almost 300 lives have been lost to the frozen peaks of Everest since the first attempt to conquer the mountain in 1921. …
From plastic producer to pollution fighter: Martyn Tickner on the dilemma facing the war on waste 20 May 2020 14:30 Martyn Tickner has spent a 40-year career in the petrochemicals industry working for plastic producers, and wants to finish it in a job tackling a problem his industry is often blamed for creating. The Briton, who has a degree in chemical engineering from …
How Sadiq Khan wants to tackle London's air pollution 20 May 2020 11:43 Every year, more than 9,000 Londoners die prematurely from long-term exposure to air pollution. Many live in areas where air pollution exceeds safe legal levels — mayor Sadiq Khan has described it as “nothing less than a serious public health crisis”. …
Global Anti-Pollution Mask Market, Forecast to 2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com 20 May 2020 11:00 DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 20, 2020-- The "Global Anti Pollution Mask Market - Forecasts from 2020 to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global anti-pollution mask market is poised to grow at a CAGR of 13.93% …
Air pollution drops slightly in LA, Pittsburgh and Houston, data shows 20 May 2020 09:37 Air pollution has only decreased slightly in some major US cities during the COVID-19 pandemic even though stay-at-home orders across much of the country have resulted in car traffic plunging 40 percent. An NPR analysis of Environmental Protection Agency …