German cities to offer free transit to cut air pollution

The German government is considering free public transit as a way of getting people out of their cars.

Personal care products and cleaners are a major source of air pollution

Everyday products like hair spray, air freshener, cleaners, colognes and perfumes, pesticides, glues, and conventional cleaning products contribute a far greater amount of pollution to the atmosphere than previously thought.

London's annual pollution limit for 2018 breached within a month

The time taken to reach the limit improves since last year but campaigners say the Government must do more to save lives.

World's first smog vacuum cleaner heads to Poland

Dutch company will install a "world’s first smog vacuum cleaner” – a smog free tower in Krakow, Poland.

Air quality is leading environmental threat to public health

The 2018 Environmental Performance Index (EPI) finds that air quality is the leading environmental threat to public health. The report ranks 180 countries on 24 performance indicators.

China Now Has the 'World's Biggest Air Purifier' and It May Actually Work

The air quality in northwestern China’s Shaanxi Province improved significantly after researchers initiated testing of a massive experimental tower, dubbed by its operators as the “World’s Biggest Air Purifier.”

Scientist Invents Way to Trigger Artificial Photosynthesis That Cleans Air

A chemistry professor in Florida has found a way to trigger the process of photosynthesis in a synthetic material, turning greenhouse gases into clean air and producing energy all at the same time.

Canada Has Officially Banned Toiletries That Contain Plastic Microbeads

Canada’s ban on the manufacture and import of toiletries that contain plastic microbeads officially came into effect on Jan. 1, 2018, in a big win for the environment.

More than 18,000 Chinese officials failed to protect the environment

Beijing inspectors went to some of the most polluted cities in the world to discover thousands of officials had failed in their roles to care for the environment.

Shanghai flying car tower to clean the air with a vertical forest

A condominium building planned for Shanghai, features landing pads for flying cars. The futuristic concept is super green and will feature a vertical forest with 50,000 trees.

Pollution is Why Children Risk Brain Damage

UNICEF has published a report and according to their studies, the brains of over 17 million children might be affected by pollution.

Air pollution linked to poorer quality sperm

The international team of researchers looked at the sperm impact of short and long term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) among nearly 6500 15 to 49 year old men in Taiwan.

Scientists in 184 countries warn about negative global environmental trends

The viewpoint article -- "World Scientists' Warning to Humanity: A Second Notice" - was signed by more than 15,000 scientists in 184 countries.

Air Pollution Has Turned New Delhi Into a ‘Veritable Gas Chamber’

Schools are closed, construction has halted, and vehicles have been restricted as levels of PM2.5 pollution spike in the Indian capital.

Pollution killing more people than war and violence, says report

Pollution kills more people each year than wars, disasters and hunger, also causing huge economic damage, a study says. Almost half the total deaths occur in just two countries.