Category Archives: World News

European politicians back new law to reduce air pollution

The European Parliament on Wednesday backed a new draft law to cut toxins in the air and halve the number of premature deaths caused by pollution. Environment campaigners, however, said the plans are too conservative and the proposed limits for … Continue reading

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UK, Germany and France lobbying for weakened cap on toxic car pollution 

MEPs outraged as biggest three European countries push for watered down nitrogen oxide targets ahead of crucial EU vote Europe’s biggest countries are lobbying for a proposed EU cap on nitrogen oxide (NOx) pollution from cars to be weakened in … Continue reading

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Indonesia considers national emergency over forest fires

Indonesia is considering declaring a national emergency over fires that have been smouldering across the archipelago for weeks, sending haze drifting across much of Southeast Asia, the vice president said on Tuesday. Indonesia is considering declaring a national emergency over … Continue reading

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UK toxic car pollution tests delayed by lack of equipment 

The government has little idea of how much deadly nitrogen oxide (NOx) is being emitted by individual passenger cars because it has only one £100,000 machine able to test real-world emissions, it has emerged. Until now, government vehicle inspectors have … Continue reading

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Air pollution from China expected to hit, to be at its worst Wednesday 

Taiwan will feel the impact of air pollution from China starting Tuesday due to increasing seasonal winds, which have contributed to a large portion of Taiwan’s air pollution in recent years, a local weather company said Monday. The degree of … Continue reading

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US steams ahead with new rules to curb pollution by superyachts 

No self-respecting oligarch these days can afford to be without a superyacht. Ownership of a bling boat is as obligatory as the Ferrari in the triple garage and the private jet on standby. However, within months any billionaire wanting to … Continue reading

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Over 40,000 Poles die from air pollution each year

Tens of thousands of people in Poland die from causes directly related to air pollution every year. The main source of the illnesses is the burning of coal in domestic fireplaces, the Rzeczpospolita daily wrote on Thursday. The number of … Continue reading

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Expanding pedestrian zones can solve Hong Kong’s congestion and air pollution problems 

Hong Kong has earned a reputation as an international city with high living standards. However, it continues to be affected by high air pollution levels, congestion, and an overall lack of space. Property consultant Knight Frank suggests that expanding the … Continue reading

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