Sunday, May 29, 2011

Air Pollution Alerts - May 29th, 2011






News & Information; Every Sunday
(Last on May 22nd, 2011)

MIT Global Change Series, May, 2011
Health Damages from Air Pollution in China.

Reuters, May 29th, 2011
Stoves, seeds could save African forests.

The Press Enterprise, May 28th, 2011
Cleaner-engine trucks pledged at Temecula-area quarry.

Scientific American, May 27th, 2011
How Much Do Wildfires Cost in Terms of Property Damage?

Transport Politic, May 27th, 2011
Paris Region Moves Ahead with 125 Miles of New Metro Lines.

Daily Star, May 27th, 2011
Decentralization is a must in Dhaka to control pollution.

Circle of Blue, May 26th, 2011
China’s Other Looming Choke Point: Food Production.

Xinhua Net, May 27th, 2011
China's coal production up 11.1% in first four months.

Fuel Cell Markets, May 27th, 2011
Fuel Cell Hydrogen Buses in Europe.

Science Daily, May 27th, 2011
Human Impacts of Rising Oceans Will Extend Well Beyond Coast.

Science Daily, May 27th, 2011
A Visit to a Zoo Boosts Science and Environment Knowledge.

Science Daily, May 27th, 2011
Green and Lean: Secreting Bacteria Eliminate Cost Barriers for Renewable Biofuel Production.

Science Daily, May 26th, 2011
Estimating Landfill Gas Potential.

Bike Radar, May 26th, 2011
Bikes are the future, not cars.

NRDC Switch Board, May 26th, 2011
EPA Must Strengthen our Smog Standards or Risk the Health of Millions of Latinos.

The Guardian, May 25th, 2011
Wind forecast upgrade should mean big drop in fossil fuel use.

New York Times, May 25th, 2011
New Mileage Stickers Include Greenhouse Gas Data.

Science Daily, May 25th, 2011
Path to Sustainable Aviation Biofuels Industry in Northwest.

Times of India, May 25th, 2011
Mobile towers major air polluters.

Berita Jakarta, May 25th, 2011
Air Quality in Jakarta is Good.

Eco Geek, May 25th, 2011
Visualizing CO2 Emissions.

Philippine Information Agency, May 24th, 2011
EMB intensifies anti-smoke belching text campaign.

The Guardian, May 24th, 2011
Are tornadoes more common because of climate change?

Vietnam News, May 24th, 2011
80% of polluting firms taken off black list.

Financial Express, May 24th, 2011
Column: Untangling urban transport in Indian Cities.

Japan Corporation News, May 24th, 2011
Toyota Develops Tropospheric Ozone-concentration Simulator.

Inhabitat, May 24th, 2011
DOE Launches U.S. Drive To Plan Route To Vehicle Efficiency, Sustainable Energy.

Brookings Institute, May 23rd, 2011
Move It: How the U.S. Can Improve Transportation Policy.

Deccan Chronicle, May 23rd, 2011
City lax on imposing Euro IV fuel deadline.

Press Information Bureau, May 23rd, 2011
Government of the United Progressive Alliance, Report to the People 2010-11 Transforming Cities.

IEA, May 18th, 2011
Global investments must increase significantly to achieve universal access to energy.

Discover, May 3rd, 2011
Climate Change and the Problem of Well-Informed Denial.

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Air Pollution Alerts - May 22nd, 2011






News & Information; Every Sunday
(Last on May 15th, 2011)

Dawn, May 22nd, 2011
Motorbike transit survey in Karachi.

Science Daily, May 22nd, 2011
New Strategy Aims to Reduce Agricultural Ammonia.

Info Mongolia, May 22nd, 2011
Opening Ceremony of Efficient Fire Stove.

Philippines Star, May 22nd, 2011
Decongesting EDSA means lower air pollution.

Vietnam Net, May 21st, 2011
Vietnamese ignorant of air pollution sources.

CNN World, May 20th, 2011
What goes into the price of gas.

Independent, May 20th, 2011
Is this the end of the car?

Economic Times, May 20th, 2011
What's in a name? urban or rural?

NPR, May 20th, 2011
Pumped Up: Are Americans Addicted To Oil?

New York Times, May 20th, 2011
Who Will Reap the Dividends of Fuel Economy?

The Guardian, May 19th, 2011
Tougher carbon emission targets boost confidence in National Grid upgrade.

The Guardian, May 19th, 2011
The Middle East is running dry - and into the perfect storm?

Northwest Asian Weekly, May 19th, 2011
Bill Gates: Innovation, China, and the environment.

The Financial, May 18th, 2011
China: World Bank supports integrated district heating project to improve air quality.

Manila Bulletin, May 18th, 2011
Decongesting EDSA can lower pollution.

Science Daily, May 18th, 2011
What Electric Car Convenience Is Worth.

Science Daily, May 18th, 2011
Sun Protects Against Childhood Asthma.

Center for American Progress, May 18th, 2011
Why Oil Companies Don't Need Tax Subsidies.

New York Times, May 17th, 2011
White House Starts Review of EPA Air Pollution Rules for Coal Plants.

China.Org, May 17th, 2011
China may see worst energy crisis in years.

Science Daily, May 17th, 2011
Smoke-Related Chemical Discovered in the Atmosphere Could Have Health Implications.

Science Daily, May 16th, 2011
When Is It Worth Remanufacturing? Sometimes It Saves Energy, Sometimes It Doesn’t — And Sometimes It Makes Things Worse.

China Daily, May 16th, 2011
E-car buyers to 'skip license-plate draw'.

Xinhua Net, May 16th, 2011
China to upgrade power grids in rural areas in coming five years.

NPR, May 14th, 2011
Obama Announces Steps To Boost U.S. Oil Output.

China Dialogue, May 13th, 2011
Access to data still barred in China.

China Daily, May 12th, 2011
Vehicle prices fell in April.

Xinhua Net, May 11th, 2011
Beijing-Shanghai high-speed rail runs trial operation.

China.Org, May 4th, 2011
Air Quality Awareness Week.

CNN, April 21st, 2011
Just hot air? Justices debate lawsuit over global warming.

Environmental Health Perspectives, April 1st, 2011
Black Carbon: The Dark Horse of Climate Change Drivers.

The Economist, March 31st, 2011
Barack Obama's energy policy - Recycled.

Phys.Org, January 3rd, 2011
Have we reached peak travel?

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Air Pollution Alerts - May 15th, 2011






News & Information; Every Sunday
(Last on May 8th, 2011)

The Lancet, May, 2011
Burning issues: tackling indoor air pollution.

CBS News, May 14th, 2011
Obama to speed up U.S. oil production.

Bloomberg, May 12th, 2011
China's Power Outages Come Early and Often.

The Times of India, May 12th, 2011
Ozone can be a harmful agent too.

Tehelka, May 12th, 2011
‘30 billion hours go in collecting fuel’ in India.

Climate Spectator, May 12th, 2011
Fast and the furious.

TIME, May 11th, 2011
Why Can't We Turn Away From Coal As Japan Has Turned Away From Nuclear?

Washington Post, May 11th, 2011
Arctic Council to address role of soot in global warming.

China.Org, May 11th, 2011
Sea breeze, rain to help clear Shanghai's air.

Mid-Day, May 11th, 2011
Pollution check on the go.

Climate-L, May 10th, 2011
FAO Releases Report on Mega-Fires and Climate Change.

Common Dreams, May 10th, 2011
Climate Change and the Flood This Time.

ASNS News, May 10th, 2011
Climate innovation center mooted as report calls on the world to focus on renewable energy.

The Hindu Business Line, May 10th, 2011
Kitchen alert for gas leaks.

Economic Times, May 10th, 2011
India's towns need big money.

DNA India, May 10th, 2011
Heavy vehicle sales lose steam in April in India.

Times of India, May 10th, 2011
Panel moots higher tax on diesel cars in India.

Times of India, May 10th, 2011
Metro III eyes less pollution from Day 1 in Delhi, India.

All Africa, May 10th, 2011
Urbanization in Africa - A Megatrend for Business to Watch.

San Diego Tribune, May 10th, 2011
Lung Association backs tough rules on vehicle pollution.

Xinhua Net, May 10th, 2011
China's April auto sales report first negative growth in 27 months.

Xinhua Net, May 9th, 2011
World's longest cross-sea bridge to open to traffic in June.

Shanghai Daily, May 9th, 2011
China leading the world in climate change battle.

Wall Street Journal, May 9th, 2011
Remedies for the Road.

The Guardian, May 9th, 2011
Renewable energy can power the world, says landmark IPCC study.

The Project Syndicate, May 9th, 2011
The Renewable Future in Africa.

Climate-L, May 9th, 2011
Ozone2Climate Technology Road Show Begins in the Maldives.

Phys.Org, May 9th, 2011
Consumption, carbon emissions and international trade.

Xinhua Net, May 6th, 2011
"Green traffic" initiative cuts carbon emissions by 830,000 tonnes during Shanghai Expo.

CNTV, May 5th, 2011
Traffic control boosts bike sales in China.

Xinhua Net, May 5th, 2011
China fires up world's largest coal-based olefin plant.

Daily Nation, Africa, April 17th, 2011
Rising fuel prices to cut forest cover.

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Air Pollution Alerts - May 8th, 2011






News & Information; Every Sunday
(Last on May 1st, 2011)

Sunday Times, May 8th, 2011
Sri Lankans may carry ‘clean air’ just like bottled water.

New York Times, May 8th, 2011
Barring Cars to Clear the Air.

AFP, May 8th, 2011
Hong Kong told to revamp air pollution rules.

Times of India, May 8th, 2011
Exhibition to create awareness on BRT in India.

Mongolia News, May 7th, 2011
Air Pollution Matters in Mongolia.

Huffington Post, May 6th, 2011
'Clean Stoves' Would Save Lives, Cut Pollution.

The Telegraph, May 6th, 2011
Forest fires: Britain bursts into flames.

The Sun Star, May 5th, 2011
Bus rapid transport eyed in Davao, Philippines.

Bangkok Post, May 5th, 2011
Controversial power plant gets go ahead from board.

Business Standard, May 5th, 2011
Haryana gears up for pollution control.

Mongolia News, May 5th, 2011
Anti-air pollution work in Mongolia.

TIME, May 5th, 2011
The Arctic Meltdown Accelerates.

The Independent, May 5th, 2011
Shanghai air pollution reaches record levels – how to track air quality around the world.

Digital Journal, May 4th, 2011
Over half of Americans live in dangerous levels of air pollution.

Nigerian Tribune, May 4th, 2011
Havoc cooking with firewood does to your health.

Economy Watch, May 4th, 2011
Biggest Share of Auto Sales Now in Emerging Markets.

People's Daily Online, May 4th, 2011
Shanghai encounters worst dusty pollution.

The Tribune, May 4th, 2011
Kalma Chowk flyover: Environmental groups to continue campaign in Lahore.

Bangladesh News, May 4th, 2011
'Insensitivity, prejudices add asthma woes'.

Global Times, May 4th, 2011
Sandstorm covers Shanghai in dust.

Globe and Mail, May 4th, 2011
Where will China find the oil to power its economy?

Google, May 3rd, 2011
Public will push China on environment: EU climate chief.

TIME, May 3rd, 2011
America's Environmental Garden Spot: Would You Believe Manhattan?

People's Daily Online, May 3rd, 2011
Sand, dust may turn Shanghai to most polluted city in China.

Shanghai Daily, May 3rd, 2011
Shanghai City air quality worst in 4 years.

Energy Daily, May 2nd, 2011
China Energy Consumption Will Stabilize.

Manila Bulletin, May 2nd, 2011
Poor air quality threatens health and environment.

People's Daily Online, April 30th, 2011
Wen: China to speed up transport links with SE Asia.

Reuters, April 29th, 2011
U.S., China Energy Use Predicted to Flatten in Coming Decades.

China Daily, April 26th, 2011
Domestic energy supplies addressed.

China Daily, April 26th, 2011
Power rages hit many places around China.

D-Sector, April 23rd, 2011
Cities too need 'nirmal' push in India.

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Air Pollution Alerts - May 1st, 2011






News & Information; Every Sunday
(Last on April 24th, 2011)

PNNL, April, 2011
A Sooty Tale - Black carbon from combustion processes accelerates climate change effects.

Express Buzz, April 30th, 2011
Bangalore air unsafe to breathe.

Web Wire, April 28th, 2011
Boosting advanced biofuels in China.

Sydney Morning Herald, April 28th, 2011
'Green' China is a myth.

Filtration and Separation, April 28th, 2011
Positive outlook for air pollution control.

Manila Standard, April 28th, 2011
Smoke-belching cars worsen air pollution.

Forbes, April 28th, 2011
America's Most Polluted Cities.

Trail Gazette, April 27th, 2011
What`s wrong with acting like a citizen?

The Island, April 27th, 2011
Colombo should learn from mistakes of Delhi, avoid pro-car policies.

The City Fix, April 27th, 2011
Can Pod Cars Transform Traffic in Delhi?

Circle of Blue, April 27th, 2011
Water Needs Curtail China’s Coal Gasification For Fuel, Yet Conversion To Chemicals Pushes Ahead.

Express Buzz, April 26th, 2011
Petrol cost to go up further in Hyderabad city.

UB Post, April 26th, 2011
The Chairman of the Dept. of Construction Discusses the 100,000 Apartment Project.

NDTV, April 26th, 2011
After Metro, now Pod Cars for Delhi?

Times of India, April 25th, 2011
Civic body to make cycle tracks user-friendly in Pune.

The Mark, April 25th, 2011
Europe mulls a radical idea to reduce emissions. Can we learn something from its example?

Money Life, April 25th, 2011
Are skywalks a blessing or a bane?

Manila Bulletin, April 25th, 2011
UN targets black carbon emissions.

MAD Mongolia, April 24th, 2011
Mongolian Government maintains that apartment prices will decrease.

China Daily, April 23rd, 2011
On Earth Day, ministry unveils geothermal power plan for China.

China Daily, April 22nd, 2011
Study lays out roadmap for environment for China.

World Bank, April 22nd, 2011
Climate Change: Sector Lending Profile.

Xinhua Net, April 21st, 2011
China sets long-term timetable to guide pollution fight.

Climate-L, April 21st, 2011
CITES Plants Committee Discusses Climate Change Impacts on Decision-making.

Alter Net, April 21st, 2011
5 Reasons to Be Hopeful We Haven't Totally Screwed Ourselves and the Planet ... Yet.

Council of Foreign Relations, April 21st, 2011
Truth and Nonsense on Chinese Clean Energy.

China Daily, April 20th, 2011
Clunkers kicked to the curb in China.

China Daily, April 19th, 2011
Beijing releases action plan for cleaner air.