Brooklyn Home Company unveils 25 new passive houses in NYC
When it comes to New York City, quality Passive House projects — outside of large-scale developments and apartment...
How clean is your indoor air?
The 2020 Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic has created a new normal for much of the population — a daily routine...
Awair tracks 5 elements of air quality in your home
For San Francisco-based company Awair, “knowledge is power” when it comes to air quality. Co-founder Ronald...
Futuristic Safezone Shelter battles air pollution in Thailand with a green oasis
According to the World Air Quality Index of 2019, the city of Bangkok suffers from unhealthy levels of air pollution...
Kansas City approves free public transportation for all
Last week, the city council of Kansas City unanimously voted for free public transportation via the Zero Fare Transit...
The largest green wall in Europe will absorb 8 tons of air pollution per year
Located in London, U.K., the Citicape House by Sheppard Robson will feature a 40,000-square-foot green wall, the...
Architects design giant air purifying towers to fight Delhi’s air pollution
According to WHO, air quality in India’s capital of Delhi is among the worst in the world and is the fifth leading...
Research finds heart attacks and strokes surge on high pollution days in England
A new study published by King’s College London (KCL) reports that elevated levels of air pollution contribute...
EEA reports poor air quality caused premature deaths of 400,000 Europeans in 2016
Coal-fired power plants, vehicle-clogged highways and fossil-fuel spewing factories have contributed to the growing...
For 2019, the 10 worst cities for air quality are in California and Arizona
Since the enactment of the Clean Air Act in 1970, there has been growing awareness for the importance of good air...
Air pollution may decrease eggs in women’s ovaries
Air pollution doesn’t only affect your lungs as new research suggests air quality may also be linked to a decrease...
UNStudio envisions a “Garden City of the 21st Century” for India
UNStudio has unveiled designs for Karle Town Center (KTC), a new innovative tech campus in Bangalore, dubbed the...
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...
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....
Anti-pollution skincare products: Everything you need to know
Anti-pollution skincare products are the latest trend in the skincare industry. As people battle an increasingly...
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...
Environmental activists to take legal action against US Steel for polluting
Environmentalists are taking legal action against United States Steel Corporation (U.S. Steel) because of pollution...
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...
Time to put the flame out — scented candles can cause disease and poor air quality
Candle season is in full effect as winter days quickly approach. Candles are a great accent to incorporate into...
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...
Passenger service Gett launches carbon-free travel in the UK
The global, on-demand transportation service Gett is embarking on a new endeavor — implementing carbon-free and...
Henning Larsen unveils green, mountain-inspired buildings for Shanghai
Henning Larsen Architects — in collaboration with landscape architects SLA — has unveiled designs for the first...
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...