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,...
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,...
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...
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...
A giant, air-purifying “cloud” just popped up in the middle of Milan
If you're tired of breathing less-than-clean city air, Milan has a temporary respite for you. “Transitions,”...
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...
This NYC skyscraper will clean the air “at a rate of 500 trees”
This new condominium building in New York City will actually clean the air. 570 Broome, designed by Tahir Demircioglu...
MVRDV redesign of Europe’s largest urban shopping center breaks ground in France
Construction has kicked off on Lyon Part-Dieu, MVRDV’s competition-winning design for Europe’s largest downtown...
German cities get the green light to ban diesel vehicles
Germany's Federal Administrative Court ruled this week that cities in the nation can legally ban diesel vehicles....
World’s first smog vacuum cleaner heads to Poland
After touring in China, Studio Roosegaarde's Smog Free Project will offer a vision of clean air in a new location:...
China reveals more than 18,000 officials failed to protect the environment
Many of China's major cities are devastated by pollution - but the nation is making efforts to clean up its skies...
This startup is turning air pollution into art
Air pollution is a huge problem in many parts of the world - including in Mumbai, where Anirudh Sharma grew up....
Smog-fighting helicopters in Delhi grounded – due to smog
Delhi has been battling choking smog, prompting doctors to declare a public health emergency. The government came...
Iceland’s largest volcano is on the verge of eruption
Bardarbunga, the largest volcano in Iceland, is preparing to erupt. And if it does, it could send an enormous ash...
Study finds pollution is more deadly than war, natural disasters, and disease
Environmental pollution isn’t just inconvenient - it’s downright deadly. Every year, more people are killed...
World’s first ‘negative emissions’ power plant opens in Iceland
Go, Iceland! On Wednesday, the nation flipped the switch on the world’s first power plant that eliminates more...
EPA cancels plan to clean up polluting Texas coal plants
Big Brown, a coal-fired Texas power plant, spews out sulfur dioxide at rates as much as 50 times higher than coal...
Report: solar power is the fastest growing source of new energy
The world is going green at an unprecedented rate. In 2016, renewable energy accounted for two-thirds of all new...
BREAKING: Scotland bans fracking — indefinitely
Go, Scotland! After hearing an overwhelming response from the public on the process of fracking, the country’s...
Paris banned all cars for a day to highlight pollution issues
Pedestrians and cyclists cheered yesterday as Paris closed all of its streets to cars. The government held a Car...
London considers banning wood-burning stoves to tackle air pollution
Wood-burning stoves could be producing up to one third of London's fine particle pollution, according to figures...
New Passenger Drone can fly you to work hands-free with zero-emissions
Get ready to commute in style. For the past three years, Passenger Drone has been developing a zero-emissions,...
Nouvelle AOM wins competition to give Paris’ Tour Montparnasse a massive green makeover
Nouvelle AOM has just been chosen to transform Paris' historic Tour Montparnasse into a beacon of sustainability...
Britain to ban new diesel and petrol cars in 2040
Britain just announced plans to ban the sale of new diesel and petrol cars by the year 2040. The plan follows a...
China’s largest bike share launches air-purifying bicycles for 20 million citizens
In the near future, 20 million people will be able to clean the air as they cycle. To fight air pollution and create...
China breaks ground on first “Forest City” that fights air pollution
A pollution-fighting green city unlike any before is springing to life in China. Designed by Stefano Boeri Architetti,...
Pollution cuts solar energy production by up to 35%
We may be sabotaging our efforts to generate clean energy. New research from a team led by Duke University found...