All of us know well that air pollution has serious impacts on our health and our need to reduce emissions overall in our climate change strategies. Josh Gabbatiss writes on The Independent website that researchers have been examining the links between air pollution in specific areas and crime. Air pollution is causing crime in London, … Continue reading New research shows that crime in London is driven by air pollution
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The way cities manage their growth will be a key question in sustainable development
There is more emphasis in the role of cities to address climate change and our energy transition. Chris Mooney writes in the Washington Post about recent research that compares the quality of growth between suburbs and city centres. You should enjoy this. Scientists just showed what building a new suburb does to the atmosphere A … Continue reading The way cities manage their growth will be a key question in sustainable development
Delay in decision whether German cities can ban heavily polluting diesel cars
Urban air quality is an increasingly critical issue that decision makers are addressing. Gero Rueter writes on the Deutsche Welle website about new delays in allowing cities to ban heavily polluting diesel cars. It all began when the environmental and consumer watchdog Environmental Action Germany (DUH) brought legal cases against the states of Baden-Württemberg and … Continue reading Delay in decision whether German cities can ban heavily polluting diesel cars
Emissions that result from industrial startups, shutdowns or malfunctions often exceed government standards
Industries often shutdown during routine operations and sometimes because of natural disasters. Nikolaos Zirogiannis, Alex J. Hollingsworth and David Konisky of Indiana University write on The Conversation website about the resulting air pollution. Air pollution from industrial shutdowns and startups worse than thought When Hurricane Harvey struck the Texas coast in August 2017, many … Continue reading Emissions that result from industrial startups, shutdowns or malfunctions often exceed government standards
Consumer products affect air quality
US research has found that chemicals in everyday household products are now a key contributor to city air pollution, rivalling some vehicle emissions. While many news agencies have reported on this, one of the best articles is from Chris Mooney of the Washington Post. In a surprising study, scientists say everyday chemicals now rival … Continue reading Consumer products affect air quality
China takes action to reduce emissions in the industrial sector
China’s war on pollution includes new emissions restrictions for its industrial sector. David Stanway explains in an article on the Reuters website. China draws up new 'special' emission curbs on industries China will impose “special emissions restrictions” on enterprises in major industrial sectors in northern China later this year, as it bids to ensure … Continue reading China takes action to reduce emissions in the industrial sector
Impact of air pollution on respiratory problems
The medicalxpress website reports about the impact of even low levels of air pollution on respiratory problems. It only shows that we certainly need to increase our efforts to improve air quality. Air pollution can increase asthma risk in adults, even at low levels Living close to a busy road can be bad for … Continue reading Impact of air pollution on respiratory problems
Some questioning whether our air is “too clean”
It is hard to know whether scepticism on aspects related to air pollution and climate change is growing or not. The evidence should be quite obvious. But, there is growing denial. Emma Howard from Greenpeace’s investigative and environmental news platform, Unearthed, provides a good article in The Guardian about the rise of scepticism in countries … Continue reading Some questioning whether our air is “too clean”
Understanding the impact of air quality in Victorian Britain
The industrial age really came into its own in 19th century Britain. But it had an impact on health that should be a good warning to all of us. Tim Hatton, professor of economics at the University of Essex explains in an article on The Conversation website. Air pollution in Victorian-era Britain – its … Continue reading Understanding the impact of air quality in Victorian Britain
Thousands of UK drivers are illegally driving modified diesel cars
Diesel vehicles have come under attack in recent years because of the on-going pollution problems and scandals over emissions testing. Will Calvert writes in The Telegraph about how many British drivers have had their diesel vehicles modified to remove exhaust filters. Is this also happening in other countries? Diesel drivers face costly repair bill because … Continue reading Thousands of UK drivers are illegally driving modified diesel cars
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