Tag Archives: Air Pollution

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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Scents and sense ability: Diesels fumes alter half the flower smells bees need 

In polluted environments, diesel fumes may be reducing the availability of almost half the most common flower odors that bees use to find their food, research has found. The new findings suggest that toxic nitrous oxide (NOx) in diesel exhausts … 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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Air pollution stunting children’s lungs, study finds

A six-year study finds children living in highly polluted parts of cities have up to 10 per cent less lung capacity than normal, with warnings the damage could be permanent High levels of air pollution are stunting the growth of … Continue reading

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Haze grounded flights in Langkawi; almost 3,000 people stranded, SE Asia News & Top Stories 

Close to 3,000 people, mostly tourists, were stranded here as the haze grounded almost all flights to and from Langkawi International Airport for the past two days. On Thursday morning (Oct 22), passengers of certain airlines were told the next … Continue reading

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