Pollution

BMW sued in US over diesel emissions

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- German luxury carmaker BMW has been sued in the United States over "defeat devices"…

China ‘winning’ war on smog, helping life expectancy: study

by Becky Davis Agence France-Presse China appears to be "winning" its war on air pollution, making so much progress that…

Siberian smog monitors battle for clean air

by Victoria Loguinova-Yakovleva Agence France Presse MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Weary of local officials dismissing the deadly smog that covers…

Ozone layer declining over populated zones: study

by Marlowe HOOD Agence France Presse PARIS, Russia (AFP) -- The ozone layer that protects life on Earth from deadly…

High pollution shuts schools in Tehran

TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) -- Primary schools will be closed on Monday in Tehran as thick fog caused by pollution smothers…

Ocean plastics raise risk of coral reef disease

  MIAMI, United States (AFP) -- When coral reefs come in contact with plastic trash in the ocean, their risk…

London’s iconic black cabs go electric

by Robin Millard Agence France-Presse LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- London's first electric-powered black cabs hit the streets on Tuesday,…

Scientists discover resilient ‘heart’ of Great Barrier Reef

MIAMI, United States (AFP) -- Australia's Great Barrier Reef is in peril from climate change and widespread bleaching, but scientists…

Overnight drizzle improves Delhi’s air quality

NEW DELHI, India (Reuters) -- Delhi residents woke up to a bright morning and improved visibility on Saturday (November 18)…

Pollution spikes in Delhi amid warnings no relief in sight

NEW DELHI, India (AFP) -- Air pollution in New Delhi worsened again Sunday and officials warned of little relief in…

Delhi restricts vehicles as smog envelopes India and Pakistan

NEW DELHI, India (AFP) - New Delhi banned all construction, barred lorries from entering the city and announced stringent restrictions on…

Thousands of schools close as smog envelopes India, Pakistan

NEW DELHI, India (AFP) - Schools closed across large swathes of north India on Thursday as pollution hit hazardous levels…

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