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Carbon pollution

CO2 pollution bounces back, climate goals at risk: IEA

By AFP

"The rebound in global carbon emissions toward the end of last year is a stark warning that not enough is being done to accelerate clean energy transitions...

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    World set for 3C warming despite pandemic, pledges: UN

    In its annual assessment of emissions levels, the UN's Environment Programme found that 2020's 7% fall in carbon pollution would have "negligible impact" on warming without a broad and rapid shift away from fossil fuels.

    531 days ago
  • Environmental pollution. Picture: AFP.

    Polluted environments kill 1.7 million children a year: WHO

    Such unsanitary and polluted environments can lead to fatal cases of diarrhea, malaria and pneumonia, the WHO said in a report.

    1905 days ago
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    Scientists: Swampy forest in Central Africa is storehouse for carbon dioxide

    The Peatland, which consists of slowly decomposing vegetation in swamp forests, has been accumulating for over 10,000 years.

    1958 days ago
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    Pollution is bad for your health, but is it also making you less productive?

    Researchers look at the less severe but potentially more widespread effects of pollution.

    2128 days ago
  • People walk on the Trocadero square in central Paris on 15 March, 2014, with the Eiffel tower in the background seen through a haze of pollution. Picture: AFP.

    Air pollution tied to high blood pressure risk

    Air pollution can cause inflammation and oxidative stress which may lead to changes in the arteries.

    2183 days ago
  • Steam rises behind a wall of the Forbidden City, once the home of Chinas emperors, on a polluted day in Beijing on 19 December 2015. The Chinese capital issued its second-ever red alert for pollution and put its emergency response plan into action, ordering factories to close and pulling half of all private cars off the streets. Picture: AFP.

    Drop in air pollution tied to better breathing among kids

    In 8 southern California communities, the research team tracked 3 groups of children, ages 5 to 18.

    2232 days ago
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    China to start claiming compensation from polluters

    The plan would cover air, water and soil pollution, as well as damage to plants and animals.

    2363 days ago
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    Carbon emissions fall in 11 of G20 members

    A report says the trend in per capita carbon emissions over the five years to 2012 was down.

    2386 days ago
  • US President Barack Obama boards Air Force One shortly before departing from Capital International Airport in Beijing on 12 November, 2014. Picture: AFP.

    US, China sign symbolic emissions plan, play down rivalry

    US officials said the commitments would set the tone for a global climate control pact.

    2750 days ago
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