positive Air Quality news
Puma, Nike and Adidas Run Towards Toxin-Free Products With GreenpeaceDid you know that your running shoes contains hazardous chemicals, some that get released every time you go out for a run? |
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Ottawa set to reveal new coal-plant regulationsTougher emissions regulations for new coal-fired electricity plants in Canada are on the way. |
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Bolivia Set to Pass Historic ‘Law of Mother Earth’ Which Will Grant Nature Equal RightsWith the cooperation of politicians and grassroots organizations, Bolivia is set to pass the Law of Mother Earth, which will grant nature the same rights and protections as humans. |
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Beijing lays out action plan to fight pollutionBeijing -- one of the world's most polluted cities -- launched a five-year action plan on Tuesday that aims to improve the environment by phasing out coal-fired boilers and reducing bad air days. |
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EU plan to phase out ‘conventionally fueled’ cars by 2050The European Commission has released a white paper detailing ambitious plans to transform Europe's transport infrastructure by 2050. |
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EPA Sets First National Standard to Reduce Mercury Emissions from Gold ProductionThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is cutting emissions from gold ore processing and production facilities with a new standard that will reduce annual mercury emissions by more than 75 percent from 2007 levels. This action is one of several steps EPA is taking to reduce mercury levels in our environment, which can damage children’s developing brains and nervous systems even before they are born. |
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U.S. Car Fuel Economy Up, C02 Drops For Sixth YearA boost in U.S. auto fuel economy standards slashed carbon dioxide emissions by 14 percent per mile over the last six years and reduced gasoline use by 16 percent, the government said on Wednesday. |
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Interpol adopts resolution to combat green crimePitching in to save the world''s endangered fauna and flora, Interpol has adopted a resolution pledging its support to combat green crime and bring environment criminals to book. |
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Plants Clean Air Pollution Better Than Expected
via ABC News |
Sun October 24, 2010 |
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Iran, regional nations sign accord to tackle sand stormsIran, Iraq, Syria, Qatar and Turkey have inked an accord in Tehran aimed at tackling the problem of sand storms within the next five years, local media reported on Thursday. |
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EPA to issue more rules in climate fightThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will roll out more regulations on greenhouse gases and other pollution to help fight climate change, |
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New road concrete developed that actually cleans the airWouldn’t it be great if cars put out less pollution? You can breathe a sigh of relief, because researchers have discovered a breakthrough that will lead to reduced pollution and cleaner air. |
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Canada, U.S. to regulate emissions of heavy vehiclesCanada and the United States will work together to slash greenhouse gas emissions by regulating emissions from heavy-duty vehicles, Environment Minister Jim Prentice announced Friday. |
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Chemical Safety Reform Gains Momentum in CongressTwo bills in Congress would dramatically strengthen the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) ability to regulate chemicals. The bills shift the burden of proof to industry, which would have to demonstrate the safety of existing and new chemicals. That's a major change from the existing system, in which EPA must prove that chemicals are harmful before it can regulate them. |
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Environmental news headlines
- EU to ban pesticides in bee scare
- New law to protect Puerto Rico leatherback turtles
- China, world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gasses, will tax carbon
- New wind power cheaper than coal or gas in Australia
- Gorillas to Be Protected with New Congo National Park
- From the brink of extinction: elephant seals stage remarkable comeback
- Nations agree on legally binding mercury rules
- Six million turn out for global garbage clean-up
- Obama triples area of protected California coastline
- Swiss Parliament Passes Plastic Bag Ban
- This week, a shark sanctuary the size of Australia has been established
- French move boosts shark sanctuaries
- Canada introduces new rules to curb future vehicle emissions
- Brazil says Amazon deforestation at record low
- Australia outlaws illegally-logged wood from abroad
- Tokelau islands shift to 100% solar energy
- Another city in BC bans shark fins
- EU on track to exceed Kyoto emissions goal
- Victory for Forests: Disney Stands Up for Endangered Forests and Animals
- new mammal menagerie uncovered in remote Peruvian cloud forest
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