A key week of negotiations kicks off Tuesday, as representatives descend on Ottawa to tackle the worldwide issue of plastic pollution. The fourth and penultimate installment of talks tees up a final session later this year in Korea, where parties hope to sign onto a binding global treaty on plastic. CBC | World News
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Air pollution could raise risk for Alzheimer’s disease, new study finds
Living in a heavily polluted area could be raising your risk of developing dementia. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Read More »Bogota goes car-free for a day to combat recent air pollution
The streets in Bogota, Colombia, were clear of traffic and instead filled with pedestrians and cyclists on Thursday, as only vehicles related to public transportation were permitted on the roads. The restrictions were only in effect for one day as a means to combat traffic and air pollution after the city was recently blanketed in smoke from nearby wildfires. CBC ...
Read More »Smoggy New Delhi to restrict vehicles to reduce air pollution
New Delhi will restrict use of vehicles next week to curb rising pollution as air quality in the Indian capital remained dangerously unsafe for a third consecutive day despite mitigation efforts. CBC | World News
Read More »Satellite data shows air pollution drop in Europe amid COVID-19 lockdowns
Air pollution from nitrogen dioxide has fallen by an estimated 40 per cent in three European cities, according to new satellite data released by the European Space Agency (ESA), coinciding with a widespread lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus. CBC | World News
Read More »Air pollution drops as countries shut down amid spread of COVID-19
Countries around the world are restricting gatherings, closing public venues and encouraging people to work from home in the battle against COVID-19. Italy is under lockdown. All of these actions are having quantifiable consequences, particularly in our environment, scientists believe. CBC | World News
Read More »Electric cars may not stop air pollution as experts find this car part is most dangerous
ELECTRIC cars may not completely fix vehicle pollution rates after new research found exhaust emissions were not the most polluting car part. Daily Express :: Cars Feed
Read More »Motorists angered by this new driving law in fears of extra ‘traffic and pollution’
LONDON speed limit rules changed this morning with several of the capital’s most popular roads switching to 20mph restrictions. Daily Express :: Cars Feed
Read More »Carnival cruise ship spills ‘grey water’ into ocean – is ship pollution on the rise?
CRUISE ships are a popular method of travel with hundreds of cruise ships on offer worldwide. However, after a Carnival Cruise ship was spilling “grey water” into the ocean, concerns around pollution are back on the agenda. Daily Express :: Travel Feed
Read More »Philip Hammond urged to close unfair pollution tax loophole valued at £126 million
PHILIP HAMMOND is being urged to close an unfair pollution tax loophole in the Budget, which could generate millions of pounds. Daily Express :: Cars Feed
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