Around 100 people die every day in Nepal because of air pollution.
… Air pollution in Kathmandu Hemraj Bhattarai | 23rd … Science And Systems Dust Vehicles Emissions Pollution Kathmandu kathmandu_avion_04.jpg … people die every day in Nepal because of air pollution. Kathmandu, the capital city of …
The European Union's carbon market, the EU ETS, is meant to cut pollution in a cost effective way. But a new report shows that it handed the EU's biggest emitters a €24bn bumper payout over six years. Not so much the 'polluter pays' principle but the precise opposite: people pay, and polluters profit.
… The Ecologist | 17th March 2016 News EU Pollution Climate Change Emissions … carbon market, the EU ETS, is meant to cut pollution in a cost effective way. But a new … at EU level. The sectors profiting most from pollution payouts have been iron and steel, …
Why this advert is dangerous to people and nature – and shows advertising needs new controls.
… Advertising Emissions Activism Editor’s Picks Pollution e16mtw0xsakc1ae.jpg Why this advert … the back like the one shown in the image. Its pollution is over-sized too. Complain to the … a sample letter here. The official carbon pollution figures range from 226 to 340 g CO2 …
VW's pollution cheating has caused thousands of premature deaths, write Mike Berners-Lee & Chris Goodall, creating costs that could destroy the company's entire shareholder equity. But this is no 'Black Swan' event. It is an early example of the existential threat to the fossil fuel economy.
… Change Health derelict-esso-cut.jpg VW's pollution cheating has caused thousands of … in costs of between £21 and £90bn for NOx pollution alone. The larger figure is greater … not the full burden of ill health, from NOx pollution. Could this wipe out VW altogether? …
China is on track to meet its ultra-low emissions goals for 2020.
… as the major contributors to ambient air pollution. Significant reduction The study, … one of the major contributors to global air pollution. “These significant emission … the number of deaths attributable to air pollution.” Cleaner coal? The study shows that …
Carbon dioxide emissions recorded by the BT Tower Atmospheric Observatory saw a 58 percent reduction.
… Climate Breakdown Emissions Coronavirus Air Pollution bt-tower.jpg Carbon dioxide … Tower in the capital show significant cuts in pollution between the start of the lockdown on … central London is an excellent platform for pollution monitoring at the heart of Europe's …
Emissions in Australia are rising, and experts warn that the current government has no policies to stop them.
… up, save for agriculture and electricity. Pollution from the manufacturing, construction … minister Angus Taylor in The Australian. Pollution data Energy and emissions reduction … of the parliament, seemingly dropping the pollution figures to the Murdoch media before …
Animal agriculture is the second biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions, and responsible for up to 18 percent of emissions worldwide.
… about - the amount of land needed, or the pollution of the air, water, and land. There … carbon dioxide equivalent, land use, water pollution, and air pollution. To make the tool more …
How much of the mainstream media coverage given to COP21 and the Paris Agreement mentioned the mysterious exemption given to the US's massive military and security machine? None, writes Joyce Nelson. Not only are these emissions entirely outside the UNFCCC process, but a 'cone of sillence' somehow prevents them from even forming part of the climate change discourse.
… from reducing - or even reporting - its pollution. "The US won this prize during the … those levels. Smith adds: "Also exempted from pollution regulation: all Pentagon weapons …
The renewable power boom is excellent news for people and planet, writes Pete Dolack. But let's not get carried away: much energy that claims to be 'renewable; like biomass and big hydro, is no such thing. And greening our energy is just one of many steps to a sustainable world. The greatest challenges - like tackling the monster of infinite 'growth' - all lie ahead.
… Dolack | 25th May 2015 News Energy Renewables Pollution Wind Denmark Green Economy Trade … power stations are exposed to increased air pollution (particulates, nitrogen dioxide, … than coal, according to a new analysis of 88 pollution permits for biomass power plants in …
Should it be Heathrow or Gatwick? The answer, writes Keith Taylor, is neither. For climate and pollution reasons alone the UK should be scaling back on aviation, and in any case projections of future demand have been monstrously exaggerated. Step 1: a 'frequent flyer' tax on the 15% of people who take 70% of flights.
… Transport Climate Change Emissions UK Society Pollution heathrow-cut.jpg Should it be … Keith Taylor, is neither. For climate and pollution reasons alone the UK should be … set to suffer the immediate air and noise pollution impacts of expansion - to which the …
Obama has delighted climate campaigners with this 'clean Power Plan' that will force states to make deep cut in carbon emissions from power stations, writes Dan Roberts. But not everyone is happy, and legal challenges loom.
… officials hope the timing of their binding pollution regulations - the first ever US limit on carbon pollution from power plants - will help … idea that will change the world: cut carbon pollution today so our kids won't inherit …
There's a quick climate win for COP21 negotiators to ponder, writes Wilf Lytton - one that could convert a billion tonnes a year of CO2 into mineral form while neutralising caustic wastes like coal ash and slag. But first, industries and regulators must adopt a 'recycling' mentality to these hazardous materials, rather than the 'dump and forget' model that prevails today.
… December 2015 Comment Climate Change Waste Pollution Regulation Emissions … If we're serious about tackling industrial pollution and CO 2 emissions, then a change is … march towards landfill and atmospheric pollution. Recycling is an ingrained habit for …
Paris has been awash with hype about 'CO2 recycling' and 'carbon neutral' or even 'carbon negative' technologies based on burning millions of trees, writes Rachel Smolker. But the alchemical notion that waste carbon can be spun into corporate gold is hitting serious reality checks. It's time to ditch the fantasies and progress the real solutions: like caring for land, soils, forests and grasslands.
… CO 2 and sell it? We can profit from our own pollution! Recently, 'XPrize' announced a … shiny new technofixes or pretend to 'recycle' pollution. Importantly, they are not so … shiny new technofixes or pretend to 'recycle' pollution. Nor are they amenable to …
This week, the International Maritime Organisation could act to curb fast-rising emissions from shipping under the Paris Agreement, write Barry Gardiner & Richard Burden. But there are growing fears that the UK government may seek to delay and obstruct vital progress.
… across the sector. Because maritime carbon pollution happens beyond national boundaries, … plan for the shipping industry to manage its pollution whilst maintaining a thriving … plan for the shipping industry to manage its pollution within a strategy to ensure a …
China has just recorded its first fall in emissions from burning fossil fuels in 15 years, writes Lauri Myllyvirta. The sharp decline has surprised analysts, and reflects the fast growing proportion of renewables in the country's power supply.
… to control coal use, spurred by the air pollution crisis, along with policies to … to be moving away from plans to reduce pollution in urban areas by gasifying coal in … China's energy targets for 2020 and the air pollution action plans for 2017 . For the …
Germany cut emissions and boosted renewables to record levels last year, writes Henner Weithöner. Yet the country's coal burn remains the EU's highest - and ambitious emissions targets can only be met by closing coal-burning power stations.
Coal's dark cloud hangs over Germany's energy revolution Henner Weithöner | 22nd January 2015 News Germany Renewables Coal Climate Change Emissions germany-lignite-strip-mine-cut.jpg Germany cut …
The car industry is still promoting and advertising gas guzzling vehicles just as fervently as it did 18 months ago, exposing manufacturer's claims that they are producing greener cars which consumers 'just don't buy'.
… Warming Cars Fuel Politics And Economics Pollution The car industry is still promoting …
Labour's new candidate for London Mayor has taken a firm stand against Heathrow expansion, write Victor Anderson & Rupert Read. But he's all for it at Gatwick - never mind the climate change. For those who oppose new runways on principle, there's only one choice: The Greens' Sian Berry.
… Heathrow expansion, including noise, air pollution, road traffic congestion, and the … he lambasted Heathrow expansion citing air pollution, traffic congestion and BAA's … against any more crowding of our skies - and pollution of our atmosphere. Let the Green …
Australian Prime Minister's response to fires is reactionary, short-term, and lacking in vision.
'Focus on the response' Steve Trent | 13th January 2020 News Australia Wildfire Bush Fire Net Zero Emissions International Change Makers 49352690068_0880666ed1_o.jpg Australian Prime Minister's …
Campaigners at COP21 in Paris are calling for a new 'upstream' carbon tax to be levied on fossil fuel producers, writes Henner Weithoener, and so send a clear market signal and finance poor countries' compensation for 'loss and damage' caused by climate change.
… rich countries with a long history of carbon pollution Clear precedents show we can do it … from precedents such as the International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds , the oil spill …
A new carbon 'tax and dividend' climate strategy would strengthen our economy, reduce regulation, help working class Americans, shrink government, promote national security, and reduce emissions, write eight senior US conservative politicians, financiers and academics. Now Republican control of all branches of the US government makes it an opportunity not to miss!
… of an electric vehicle. Less government, less pollution In order to separate the …