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Serious air pollution is a common problem in stations around Australia and the world. But solutions already exist, and some can be applied immediately to protect station staff and commuters.
An earlier study used only one charcoal record to assess Patagonia’s fire history. But analysis of multiple records changes the picture substantially.
The decision by African ministers of environment to end open waste burning will not only save lives but also open up new income streams.
Togo can take bold actions to reduce climate change emissions and also improve the health of its citizens.
Soot from research bases and sightseeing cruises is melting millions of tonnes of Antarctic snow every summer
Policy-makers need the courage to commit to meaningful reductions of greenhouse gas emissions if we want to avoid the widespread loss of mountain glaciers.
Replacing wood stoves is essential but won’t solve the indoor air pollution epidemic on its own.
The smoke from wood-burning stoves and fireplaces contributes to air pollution and poor health.
The maritime pollution that drifts to dry land, causes an estimated 400,000 premature deaths and 14 million cases of childhood asthma each year.
Is it fair that China is blamed for the carbon dioxide emissions it generates to manufacture products destined for the West? Would the West do more to reduce greenhouse gases if it had to pay for the emissions…
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