Advocates File Complaint Over Hog Farm Pollution Inspections
Environmentalists say they're trying to force Gov.
Pollution
The Smoggy Seas: Cargo Ships Bring Pollution, Health Risks
Eight of the 10 busiest ports are in East Asia. A new study shows how the growing number of cargo ships are polluting the air and threatening health.
Korea's Air Is Dirty, But It's Not All Close-Neighbor China's Fault
South Korea likes to point the finger at China for its pollution woes, but that's not the whole story. New research is examining how much Korean smog is caused by neighbors and how much is home-grown.
India's Big Battle: Development Vs. Pollution
Indian cities are among the world's most polluted. And India is the third-largest emitter of carbon dioxide. If it finds a sustainable way to develop, it could be a template for the rest of the world.
Pigeons Are London's Newest Pollution Fighters
Pigeons have a bad reputation. But London's Pigeon Air Patrol is monitoring pollution levels. A flock of racing pigeons equipped with sensors launched this week. The results, naturally, are tweeted.
Can #OddEven Curb Delhi Pollution? Here's What Locals Are Tweeting
The world's most polluted city (according to WHO) tries to get millions of drivers off the roads with a new license-plate-based plan.
Beijing Issues Its First Ever 'Red Alert' Over Air Pollution
Schools were advised to cancel classes, and some industrial plants must slow or stop production. The warning system was instituted in 2013.
Don't Take A Deep Breath: Outdoor Pollution Kills 3.3 Million A Year
Even the combined deaths from HIV/AIDS and malaria isn't quite as devastating. The culprits are the usual suspects, like cars and industry, but also cookstoves and ... manure?
A Home Air Quality Monitor That Can Be Checked Out From The Library
In polluted Pittsburgh, a new device from a local university helps residents assess indoor air. It's not the only monitor on the market — but is the only one available to borrow from a public library.
Burden Of Proof Hurt State In N.J.-Exxon Settlement, Some Say
Officials released the details of the state's proposed $225 million settlement with ExxonMobil, calling it a historically large payout. But environmentalists say the deal is worse than they feared.