Oct 01 Obama administration sets new national ozone standard By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The Obama administration has set a new national ozone standard, tightening limits on the smog-forming pollution linked to asthma and respiratory illness. Continue reading
Jun 02 Court supports EPA decision on smog pollution limits By Associated Press A federal appeals court says the Environmental Protection Agency complied with the law in deciding which areas of the country failed to meet federal limits on smog-forming pollution. Continue reading
Mar 05 Watch the viral documentary raising awareness about air quality in China By Larisa Epatko Chinese journalist and environmental activist Chai Jing describes in a video that’s gone viral the moment China’s pollution problem hit home. She was bringing her sick infant daughter home from the hospital and felt compelled to cover her nose with… Continue reading
Nov 26 U.S. proposes stricter smog limits to protect health By Josh Lederman, Dina Cappiello, Associated Press WASHINGTON — In a fresh confrontation with Republicans, the Obama administration on Wednesday proposed stricter emissions limits on smog-forming pollution linked to asthma and respiratory illness. The move fulfilled a long-delayed campaign promise by President Barack Obama but left environmental… Continue reading
Oct 19 Beijing marathon goes on despite heavy air pollution By Rialda Zukic The 34th Beijing International Marathon went on as scheduled Sunday despite heavy smog polluting the city as competitors raced to the finish line wearing face masks and sponges. Continue reading
Oct 21 Watch Chinese citizens losing patience with air pollution consequences Chinese citizens losing patience with air pollution consequences… Continue watching
Jan 29 Watch News Wrap: Judge Approves BP Oil Spill Settlement Worth $4 Billion British Petroleum agreed to plead guilty to manslaughter and other charges. The company will also pay four billion dollars in criminal penalties in connection to the 2010 Deep Water Discovery oil spill in the Gulf Coast. Senator John Kerry, D-Mass. Continue watching
Aug 13 Watch News Wrap: Aid for Pakistani Flood Victims Falls Short, Relief Groups Warn In other news Friday, relief groups warned they haven't received enough aid to assist 14 million flood victims in Pakistan. Also, heavy rains in Russia cleared skies of toxic smog from wildfires, some of which continue to burn. Continue watching
Aug 09 Watch News Wrap: Smoggy Moscow’s Daily Death Toll Doubles In other news, heavy smog from wildfires and other related causes have doubled Moscow's daily death toll bringing it up to 700. In Pakistan, more than 13 million people have now been affected by the monsoon flooding as the water… Continue watching
Jan 07 Watch News Wrap: Airline Incident in Miami Ends in Arrest In other news, another airline security incident occurred in Miami last night when an unruly passenger was arrested, and leaders in Europe remain divided over whether to use full body scanners at airports. Continue watching