Air pollution is killing Europeans at an alarming rate
New research reveals that 800,000 people die prematurely from air pollution in Europe each year. A previous study...
Poor air quality found at over 2,000 sites across the UK
A new study shows that close to 2,000 sites across the U.K. have poor air quality due to excess pollution. The...
IKEA’s new air purifying curtain will decrease indoor pollutants
IKEA has discovered a unique way to decrease indoor pollutants with a new air purifying curtain. The Sweden-based...
Students taking Lyft and Uber to class are taking LA’s smog problem from bad to worse
Environmentalists are concerned by the number of students using transportation services like Lyft and Uber to get...
Toxic smog causes school closures in Bangkok
Officials in Bangkok have closed schools for the rest of the week amid growing concerns of toxic smog. The Ministry...
Hydroponic gardens and a “mini mountain” promote fun and well-being in this creative office
A running track, elevated hydroponic gardens and a miniature “mountain” combine in this fun, new office headquarters...
This scarf protects against air pollution, allergens and viral infections
Air pollution is a major problem around the world, but one company is helping people stay safe no matter where...
California plans to launch its own satellite to monitor air pollution
California has promised to launch its own satellite to track air quality in the fight against air pollution. Governor...
Google Street View cars will map air pollution in cities worldwide
Air quality sensors are coming to a Google Street View car near you. The tech giant just announced plans to introduce...
Pipeline leaks 8,000 gallons of jet fuel into Indiana river
An oil company based out of Texas has confessed to a faulty pipeline leaking 8,000 gallons of jet fuel into an...
Scientists find air pollution leads to a significant decline in cognition
It turns out pollution affects more than just the environment. New research shows there might be a correlation...
Shanxi combats air pollution in China with smog curbs to 2020
Shanxi province is China's primary coal mining hub and a major industrial manufacturing region. The province is...
Air pollution levels in national parks rival those of major US cities
Bad news for national park lovers: a new study published in Science Advances has found that many national parks...
The Philippines envisions a green smart city to combat pollution in Manila
Traffic is an unpleasant facet of life in cities, but in Manila, the most densely populated city in the world,...
RepAir T-shirt cleans the air while you wear it
Italian fashion company Kloters has created a T-shirt that cleans the air through a specially designed insert capable...
UN creates a new global climate change coalition
Earth has a "30-year window of opportunity" to tackle climate change, according to World Meteorological Organization...
This lightweight, soda can-sized air purifier destroys mold, VOCs and odors
Did you know that indoor air pollution can be as bad as or worse than outdoor air pollution? From off-gassing chemicals...
Court in Germany paves the way for the immediate ban of older diesel vehicles
The top administrative court in Germany has issued a ruling that empowers municipalities to ban older diesel vehicles,...
Levels of ozone-destroying CFCs are mysteriously rising
Globally banned by the Montreal protocol in 1987 for their ozone-destroying properties, chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)...
London considers car-free days to fight air pollution
London officials met at City Hall this week to discuss the best way to move forward with a ban on cars in certain...
Your shampoo and deodorant cause a daily pollution ‘rush hour’
You may not realize it, but your shampoo, deodorant, or lotion could be contributing nearly as much urban air pollution as...
Pollution Pods let visitors taste pollution from around the world
Air pollution is a silent killer responsible for millions of death worldwide. In a bid to highlight the environmental...
This spiraling sculpture can absorb the emissions of 90,000 cars
Kengo Kuma just unveiled a spiraling, air-purifying sculpture that can absorb the emissions produced by 90,000...
MIT study shows that China’s climate policy could “more than pay for itself”
Is China turning the tide on pollution? The country stands to benefit not just environmentally, but financially...
95% of the world’s population breathes unsafe air
Are you breathing clean air? A new air pollution study suggests you might not be. It found that almost 95 percent...
Stricter climate regulations could save 150 million lives worldwide
Researchers have calculated that stronger climate regulations across the globe could help prevent up to 150 million...
Rome is banning all oil-burning cars by 2024
Rome is jumping on the diesel-banning bandwagon - the city just announced plans to ban oil-burning cars within...
Your shampoo and deodorant are as bad for you as car exhaust
That stuff you use to get ready in the morning? It could be as bad for your health and the planet as car pollution....
EPA ends clean air policy opposed by fossil fuel companies
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is withdrawing a key Clean Air Act provision. They're reversing the...
China built the ‘World’s biggest air purifier’ – and it’s actually working
What has been called the world's largest air purifier by its operators is now up and running in the Chinese city...