Architects to transform two old railway yards into eco parks in Milan
OMA and Milan-based Laboratorio Permanente have won a competition to transform two abandoned railway yards in Milan...
Almost all U.S. national parks have polluted air
Sure, we know that cities can be congested and polluted, but at least we have the national parks to escape to when...
Amsterdam announces plan to ban all polluting cars by 2030
On Thursday, the city of Amsterdam announced its plan to replace all gasoline and diesel-powered cars and motorcycles...
New York City passes landmark bill to cut carbon emissions of big buildings by 80%
New York City just passed a landmark bill to cut carbon emissions. City council members overwhelming voted in favor...
Microplastic rain: new study reveals microplastics are in the air
A new study published in Nature Communications reveals alarming amounts of microplastic particles in the air, even...
Green roofs can improve air quality inside buildings
A new study has found that green roofs do a lot more than just provide extra space to grow plants. These eco-friendly...
London becomes the first city to have an Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ)
London is officially the first city to have an Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). The zone, which is active all hours...
Tesla hit with $86K fine for violating emission standards in California
Tesla just had to shell out thousands of dollars after losing a lawsuit over air pollution. The car company was...
Teens exposed to air pollution more likely to experience psychotic episodes, new study says
Air pollution may have more long-term effects on teens than previously thought. A new study conducted in the U.K....
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...