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Investors call on major US polluters to clean up lobbying activities. Companies targeted by the campaign span a number of polluting sectors, including oil and gas, consumer goods, power and transportation, and have been identified as "systematically important" to the net zero transition by the campaign. Cecilia Keating. Thu, 10/29/2020 - 00:10. Carbon intensive companies in the U.S. MORE
Talking Trash critically analysed voluntary commitments from the ten biggest plastic polluters (Coca-Cola, Colgate-Palmolive, Danone, Mars Incorporated, Mondel?z The Coca-Cola Company is the biggest plastic polluter in the world, with a plastic footprint of 2.9 MORE
China's pollution levels are rising. Will Europe follow? Or will some countries take measures to preserve one of the few happy by-products of COVID-19 MORE
” The post Initiative turns marine plastic pollution into reusable PPE first appeared on Envirotec. The initiative appears to be a world first for reusable PPE. MORE
Local authorities need to act urgently and use smart technology to address the air pollution crisis that is currently facing our towns and cities, says Marc Ottolini, CEO of air quality monitoring and management expert AirLabs. Air pollution monitoring – A shot in the dark. MORE
The most polluted cities in the world highlight the fact that pollution kills more people than anything else. But this pollution also involves noise and light pollution for their role in neurodegenerative diseases Cairo tops the list. Los Angeles is the only US city on the list and comes in tenth. MORE
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Only 1% of people cause half of all aviation pollution globally. Super emitters pollute the environment at the expense of millions of people who do not fly MORE
A team led by environmental physicist Stefan Schreier at the University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences in Vienna is attempting to build up a better picture of nitrogen dioxide pollution in the city. The work includes the first attempts to describe how this pollution is distributed in the vertical axis, from street-level upwards, as well as the use of data from satellite measurements. Monitoring of other pollutants. MORE
Cities Pollution Prevention Transportation & MobilityIn a "race to the top," more cities are gaining unprecedented insights toward cleaning up air quality. MORE
A new study has found that more than 8 million people died in 2018 from poor air quality caused by fossil fuel combustion MORE
MayoFree, based out of Moscow since its 2019 launch, specializes in creative advertising, social projects and video-content production. Using these strengths, the team collaborated with non-profit eco-movement RosEco and Chiveskella, an ec?-activist activist fashion brand by upcycle-designer Nikolay Voznesensky, to produce Trash Camo MORE
A recent publication in the journal Angewandte Chemie brings attention to an improved way of generating clean hydrogen. For many years, hydrogen production has proven costly to the environment, as industrial hydrogen production uses partial methane oxidation and fossil gasification MORE
The Pollution Pavillion was designed in collaboration with artists Climate and Cities and King’s College London. Four out of five Britons are worried that UK air pollution limits don’t match WHO guidelines. pollution particles. • Research released on 14 January by Hubbub finds 80% of Britons are worried that the UK limits for air pollution don’t match WHO guidelines. pollution. reducing air pollution;?creating MORE
Circular Economy Food & Agriculture Plastic Waste Pollution PreventionAlthough the global economy is increasingly wrapped in plastic, companies of all sizes are dramatically reducing their use of it. MORE
A Singapore-based copmany is launching a river clean-up system that is designed to clean up some of the dirtiest rivers in Asia MORE
The business-as-usual approach to plastic pollution isn’t working. In the midst of a pandemic, Indonesia leads with ambitious plans to reduce plastic waste and pollution MORE
Earlier this year when ExxonMobil announced its intention to reduce its methane emissions and gas-burning, many welcomed and celebrated the news. Despite these initial claims, the company's internal documents paint a different picture MORE
Air pollution from rampant wildfires is causing millions to suffer in California and the Pacific Northwest. On top of that, air pollution causes and worsens conditions that make people more vulnerable to severe COVID-19. But here’s a lesser known fact: current disasters aside, nine out of 10 people regularly breathe polluted air, and the most vulnerable communities are often hit the hardest. air pollution air pollution monitoring clean air sensor technologies MORE
The world is experiencing a sudden, dramatic drop in all kinds of air pollution. The skies are dramatically different. People can hear birds they didn’t even know were there, and see landscapes that have been shrouded for decades. It’s saved thousands of lives in averted asthma and heart attacks. When this is all over, will people clamor for cleaner air? We discuss the potential long-term impacts on this week’s Energy Gang episode. MORE
Pollution can have significant effects on air quality. The two main kinds of air pollution are ozone and particle contamination. You’ve probably heard people talking about ozone before, but you may be less familiar with particle pollution. What Is Particle Pollution? Particle pollution refers to tiny liquid and solid particles suspended in the air. Car exhaust, smoke and even dust are all examples of these pollutants. Pollution MORE
Plastic pollution is one of the most visible environmental issues of our generation. If we work together, we can all contribute to the ongoing global efforts and work towards turning the tide against oceans of plastic pollution. Pollution Recycle MORE
The question remains, however, how much do they actually help in the reduction of pollution? Even though it makes use of precious non-renewable resources, and requires electricity for charging, it still eliminates air pollution in cities , which is becoming a hugely widespread problem worldwide. The US is one of the countries with the highest number of motorized vehicles per capita, with a fleet of well over 250 million. MORE
Let's see who this year's top plastic polluters are May we have the envelope, please? MORE
The plastic gift was definitely more than welcome for giant corporations such as Coca cola: Currently the biggest plastic polluter in the world. Let’s look at some facts about the plastic pollution caused by the staple of our Christmas shopping. Does our planet like Christmas? MORE
People living in polluted cities are more at risk from Covid-19, according to health experts cited in a 16 March report from the European Public Health Alliance (EPHA), an advocacy group. Mortality rates for Covid-19 have been linked to the presence of pre-existing conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and respiratory conditions – all factors with a demonstrable link to air pollution. Even the latest diesel engines emit dangerous levels of pollution. MORE
On 7 September Southern Water announced “a comprehensive plan” that it claimed demonstrated its commitment to reducing pollution incidents and helping to improve the environment. Our plan of activities aims to deliver zero pollution incidents by 2040. MORE
Air pollution is not a new problem in the UK – the London smog of 1952 killed 12,000 people. The UK has been criticised for several years for falling below international standards for its air pollution prevention measures. How stable isotope analysis helps tackle pollution. MORE
carbon pollution comes from transportation. Carbon Pricing Pollution Prevention resilience Transportation & MobilityAlmost 30% of U.S. MORE
Heiko Balzter, Director of the Centre for Landscape and Climate Research, at the University of Leicester explained: “In this project, we are investigating whether satellites can see where plants are suffering from stress due to pollution from landfill sites. MORE
Around the world, communities of color and marginalized groups disproportionately feel the effects of pollution and other environmental impacts. MORE
Pollution PreventionThis is why the air was unsafe to breathe and reeked of "hospital waste" in a Pennsylvania community in late December. MORE
How efforts to flatten the curve of COVID-19 have reflected air quality in the San Francisco Bay area. COVID-19 Transportation & Mobility MORE
Pollution Related Topics The Environmental Blog
OCTOBER 29, 2020
Plastic pollution is one of the most visible environmental issues of our generation. If we work together, we can all contribute to the ongoing global efforts and work towards turning the tide against oceans of plastic pollution. Pollution Recycle
Inhabitat - Innovation
FEBRUARY 19, 2021
Scientists at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) have found that Cotoneaster franchetii could help absorb pollution on heavily trafficked roads
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GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Circular Economy Food & Agriculture Plastic Waste Pollution PreventionAlthough the global economy is increasingly wrapped in plastic, companies of all sizes are dramatically reducing their use of it.
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
carbon pollution comes from transportation. Carbon Pricing Pollution Prevention resilience Transportation & MobilityAlmost 30% of U.S.
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
Cities Pollution Prevention Transportation & MobilityIn a "race to the top," more cities are gaining unprecedented insights toward cleaning up air quality.
Inhabitat - Innovation
JANUARY 27, 2021
A study published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology has revealed that exposure to air pollution increases the risk of blindness in elderly people
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Let's see who this year's top plastic polluters are May we have the envelope, please?
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Jim Conca
AUGUST 23, 2018
The most polluted cities in the world highlight the fact that pollution kills more people than anything else. But this pollution also involves noise and light pollution for their role in neurodegenerative diseases Cairo tops the list. Los Angeles is the only US city on the list and comes in tenth.
Inhabitat - Innovation
FEBRUARY 12, 2021
Taking public transit is a huge win for the environment, but a new study shows that underground subway systems expose commuters to excessive air pollution
The Environmental Blog
FEBRUARY 11, 2020
Pollution can have significant effects on air quality. The two main kinds of air pollution are ozone and particle contamination. You’ve probably heard people talking about ozone before, but you may be less familiar with particle pollution. What Is Particle Pollution? Particle pollution refers to tiny liquid and solid particles suspended in the air. Car exhaust, smoke and even dust are all examples of these pollutants. Pollution
Inhabitat - Innovation
OCTOBER 30, 2020
Recent research shines a light on the biggest causes of light pollution
The Environmental Blog
OCTOBER 21, 2020
The plastic gift was definitely more than welcome for giant corporations such as Coca cola: Currently the biggest plastic polluter in the world. Let’s look at some facts about the plastic pollution caused by the staple of our Christmas shopping. Does our planet like Christmas?
Inhabitat - Innovation
FEBRUARY 10, 2021
A new study has found that more than 8 million people died in 2018 from poor air quality caused by fossil fuel combustion
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Inhabitat - Innovation
OCTOBER 15, 2020
A group of artists, engineers and dedicated community members are finding ways to clean up local pollution and turn it into something meaningful
Inhabitat - Innovation
OCTOBER 9, 2020
Earlier this year when ExxonMobil announced its intention to reduce its methane emissions and gas-burning, many welcomed and celebrated the news. Despite these initial claims, the company's internal documents paint a different picture
Inhabitat - Innovation
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
Did you know that your favorite jeans are polluting the environment
The City Fix
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Around the world, communities of color and marginalized groups disproportionately feel the effects of pollution and other environmental impacts.
Envirotec Magazine
JANUARY 25, 2021
Heiko Balzter, Director of the Centre for Landscape and Climate Research, at the University of Leicester explained: “In this project, we are investigating whether satellites can see where plants are suffering from stress due to pollution from landfill sites.
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 12, 2020
A team led by environmental physicist Stefan Schreier at the University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences in Vienna is attempting to build up a better picture of nitrogen dioxide pollution in the city. The work includes the first attempts to describe how this pollution is distributed in the vertical axis, from street-level upwards, as well as the use of data from satellite measurements. Monitoring of other pollutants.
Envirotec Magazine
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
Talking Trash critically analysed voluntary commitments from the ten biggest plastic polluters (Coca-Cola, Colgate-Palmolive, Danone, Mars Incorporated, Mondel?z The Coca-Cola Company is the biggest plastic polluter in the world, with a plastic footprint of 2.9
Inhabitat - Innovation
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
Only 1% of people cause half of all aviation pollution globally. Super emitters pollute the environment at the expense of millions of people who do not fly
Inhabitat - Innovation
JUNE 5, 2020
China's pollution levels are rising. Will Europe follow? Or will some countries take measures to preserve one of the few happy by-products of COVID-19
GreenBiz
JANUARY 15, 2020
Pollution PreventionThis is why the air was unsafe to breathe and reeked of "hospital waste" in a Pennsylvania community in late December.
GreenBiz
MARCH 31, 2020
How efforts to flatten the curve of COVID-19 have reflected air quality in the San Francisco Bay area. COVID-19 Transportation & Mobility
Envirotec Magazine
AUGUST 24, 2020
” The post Initiative turns marine plastic pollution into reusable PPE first appeared on Envirotec. The initiative appears to be a world first for reusable PPE.
Inhabitat - Innovation
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
MayoFree, based out of Moscow since its 2019 launch, specializes in creative advertising, social projects and video-content production. Using these strengths, the team collaborated with non-profit eco-movement RosEco and Chiveskella, an ec?-activist activist fashion brand by upcycle-designer Nikolay Voznesensky, to produce Trash Camo
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 17, 2020
Coroner Philip Barlow ruled that failure to keep air pollution below legal limits was one of the causes of Ella Kissi-Debrah’s death in 2013
Eco-Business
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
The business-as-usual approach to plastic pollution isn’t working. In the midst of a pandemic, Indonesia leads with ambitious plans to reduce plastic waste and pollution
Eco-Business
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Eco-Business asked air pollution epidemiologist Dr Vivian Pun to assess six products that claim they clean the air Air purification is big business. But it's hard to prove that air-cleaning products actually work.
GreenTechMedia
APRIL 10, 2020
The world is experiencing a sudden, dramatic drop in all kinds of air pollution. The skies are dramatically different. People can hear birds they didn’t even know were there, and see landscapes that have been shrouded for decades. It’s saved thousands of lives in averted asthma and heart attacks. When this is all over, will people clamor for cleaner air? We discuss the potential long-term impacts on this week’s Energy Gang episode.
The Environmental Blog
MARCH 4, 2020
The question remains, however, how much do they actually help in the reduction of pollution? Even though it makes use of precious non-renewable resources, and requires electricity for charging, it still eliminates air pollution in cities , which is becoming a hugely widespread problem worldwide. The US is one of the countries with the highest number of motorized vehicles per capita, with a fleet of well over 250 million.
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 16, 2020
Local authorities need to act urgently and use smart technology to address the air pollution crisis that is currently facing our towns and cities, says Marc Ottolini, CEO of air quality monitoring and management expert AirLabs. Air pollution monitoring – A shot in the dark.
Inhabitat - Innovation
JULY 20, 2020
A recent publication in the journal Angewandte Chemie brings attention to an improved way of generating clean hydrogen. For many years, hydrogen production has proven costly to the environment, as industrial hydrogen production uses partial methane oxidation and fossil gasification
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 20, 2020
People living in polluted cities are more at risk from Covid-19, according to health experts cited in a 16 March report from the European Public Health Alliance (EPHA), an advocacy group. Mortality rates for Covid-19 have been linked to the presence of pre-existing conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and respiratory conditions – all factors with a demonstrable link to air pollution. Even the latest diesel engines emit dangerous levels of pollution.
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 29, 2020
Investors call on major US polluters to clean up lobbying activities. Companies targeted by the campaign span a number of polluting sectors, including oil and gas, consumer goods, power and transportation, and have been identified as "systematically important" to the net zero transition by the campaign. Cecilia Keating. Thu, 10/29/2020 - 00:10. Carbon intensive companies in the U.S.
EDF + Business
OCTOBER 8, 2020
Air pollution from rampant wildfires is causing millions to suffer in California and the Pacific Northwest. On top of that, air pollution causes and worsens conditions that make people more vulnerable to severe COVID-19. But here’s a lesser known fact: current disasters aside, nine out of 10 people regularly breathe polluted air, and the most vulnerable communities are often hit the hardest. air pollution air pollution monitoring clean air sensor technologies
Envirotec Magazine
JANUARY 24, 2020
The Pollution Pavillion was designed in collaboration with artists Climate and Cities and King’s College London. Four out of five Britons are worried that UK air pollution limits don’t match WHO guidelines. pollution particles. • Research released on 14 January by Hubbub finds 80% of Britons are worried that the UK limits for air pollution don’t match WHO guidelines. pollution. reducing air pollution;?creating
Inhabitat - Innovation
OCTOBER 1, 2020
Located in Norwalk, Connecticut, this recently listed pollutant-free home at 88 Old Saugatuck Road has been void of chemicals, insecticides and pesticides for more than 26 years
Envirotec Magazine
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
On 7 September Southern Water announced “a comprehensive plan” that it claimed demonstrated its commitment to reducing pollution incidents and helping to improve the environment. Our plan of activities aims to deliver zero pollution incidents by 2040.
Eco-Business
AUGUST 18, 2020
Polluters far beyond the capital's borders are among the culprits, a new report shows Even as residents sheltered at home to avoid contracting the novel coronavirus, Jakarta's air stayed as filthy as ever.
Eco-Business
JANUARY 26, 2021
A Singapore-based copmany is launching a river clean-up system that is designed to clean up some of the dirtiest rivers in Asia
Inhabitat - Innovation
FEBRUARY 7, 2020
There are more than 2,000 species of fireflies, and scientists are sounding the alarm that some of these species are on the brink of extinction
Envirotec Magazine
AUGUST 17, 2020
Air pollution is not a new problem in the UK – the London smog of 1952 killed 12,000 people. The UK has been criticised for several years for falling below international standards for its air pollution prevention measures. How stable isotope analysis helps tackle pollution.
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