Pollution
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Fire in Europe emissions record during the summer. And fires triple
Only 2007, 2005 and 2003 recorded more emissions. This year up to 3 September in Europe went up in smoke…
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Pollution affects those living in poverty the most
A Greenpeace report highlighted a relationship between poverty and pollution, showing that the most vulnerable population groups are more exposed…
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Absolute record of a decrease in greenhouse gas emissions in China, -230 MtCO2 from April to June
For the 4th consecutive time, the quarterly data of the greenhouse gases emitted by Beijing have the minus sign. It…
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Contamination forever chemicals from has arrived in Antarctica
Forever chemicals are highly stable and difficult to degrade, residues of industrial production. Their contamination has arrived in the most…
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From Ireland the “sponge” able to capture pollutants from the air
Research from the University of Limerick in Ireland has developed a new material with a strong affinity for benzene. It’s…
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The study that will show the real extent of microplastic pollution
The crew of SEA Plastics is unique: every year on this ship a group of scientists leave for an expedition…
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Historical emissions: in 30 years the 5 largest polluters have gnawed 11% of global GDP
Researchers at Dartmouth College develop the first study that provides legally valid estimates of the financial damage that individual nations…
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Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in waste: European Parliament calls for stricter limits
Strasbourg adopted its negotiating position on Tuesday on new rules on persistent organic pollutants and waste management containing them
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Canada has outlawed single-use plastic
The Canadian government has banned single-use plastic outright. Guilbeault: "By the end of the year, we will not produce or…
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2020 lockdowns had no effect on air pollution
According to the Air Quality Life Index of the University of Chicago, the concentration of PM2.5 in the first year…
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