EU plan to phase out ‘conventionally fueled’ cars by 2050
The European Commission has released a white paper detailing ambitious plans to transform Europe's transport infrastructure by 2050.
View ArticleBeijing lays out action plan to fight pollution
Beijing -- one of the world's most polluted cities -- launched a five-year action plan on Tuesday that aims to improve the environment by phasing out coal-fired boilers and reducing bad air days.
View ArticleBolivia Set to Pass Historic ‘Law of Mother Earth’ Which Will Grant Nature...
With the cooperation of politicians and grassroots organizations, Bolivia is set to pass the Law of Mother Earth, which will grant nature the same rights and protections as humans.
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Puma, Nike and Adidas Run Towards Toxin-Free Products With Greenpeace
Did you know that your running shoes contains hazardous chemicals, some that get released every time you go out for a run?
View ArticleLong-term study shows acid pollution in rain decreased with emissions
Emissions regulations do have an environmental impact, according to a long-term study of acidic rainfall by researchers at the University of Illinois.
View ArticleUS Coal Plant Pollution Down
Breathe easier, sulfur dioxide pollution from coal plants in the eastern United States dropped by nearly half compared to 2005 levels, reported a team of researchers in Geophysical Research Letters.
View ArticleUS rolls out historic mercury limits for power plants
Unveiling a historic rule, the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday announced the first national requirement for the nation's coal-fired power plants to reduce emissions of mercury, arsenic,...
View ArticleSwedish Cities Close to Building a Bicycle Superhighway
With all the handwringing over aging infrastructure, rising energy costs, high speed rail and other public transportation projects that are spiraling in costs, cities and towns could look at solutions...
View ArticleCalifornia orders hike in number of super clean cars
California, long a national leader in cutting auto pollution, pushed the envelope further Friday as state regulators approved rules to cut greenhouse gas emissions from cars and put significantly more...
View ArticleBicycling and Walking Benchmarking Report 2012: Bicycling is on the Rise
The Bicycling and Walking in the United States: 2012 Benchmarking Report shows that bicycling is getting more popular as a method of transportation; the number of commuters who bicycle to work...
View ArticleUS sets new carbon standard for power plants
The United States set the first nationwide carbon standards on power plants, seeking to curb emissions from the burning of coal and revive the flagging fight against climate change.
View ArticleToronto Becomes First City To Mandate Green Roofs
On April 30th, Toronto will become the first city in North America with a bylaw that requires roofs to be green. And we're not talking about paint. A green roof, also known as a living roof, uses...
View Article60 percent reduction in acidity of Delaware rain
Several decades ago, precipitation in Delaware was among the most acidic in the country. Pollutants in the air reacted with rainwater to sprinkle sulfuric, nitric and carbonic acids onto the ground...
View ArticleSenate rejects GOP bid to lift EPA coal plant regulations
Senate Democrats blocked a Republican-backed move Wednesday to scrap EPA regulations on mercury and toxic chemical emissions from coal power plants, not swayed by the contention that the rules are...
View ArticleGreen plants reduce street pollution 8 times more than previously believed
Trees, bushes and other greenery growing in the concrete-and-glass canyons of cities can reduce levels of two of the most worrisome air pollutants by eight times more than previously believed, a new...
View ArticleCanada will no longer oppose global fight against asbestos
The days of Canadian asbestos exports appear to be numbered, and anti-asbestos activists couldn’t be happier.
View ArticleU.N. hails 25-year ozone treaty for preventing disaster
The United Nations treaty to protect the ozone layer signed 25 years ago prevented an environmental disaster, a chief U.N. scientist said, cautioning though that the Earth's radiation shield is still...
View ArticleNations agree on legally binding mercury rules
More than 140 countries have agreed on a set of legally binding measures to curb mercury pollution, at UN talks.
View ArticleChina, world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gasses, will tax carbon
China’s Ministry of Finance has announced that the country will levy a tax on carbon emissions, reports Xinhua.
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