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What is environmental racism?
From toxic tap water to oil pipelines on native land to waste dumps in the global south, here's how stuctural disadvantages play out in the environment.
Future of Mobility
As people return to work, here’s how we can make commuting more inclusive and sustainable
Nearly a quarter of workers have left a job because of the commute. Here's how we can create safer, greener, more dignified journeys for everyone after COVID-19.
Air Pollution
How to run an effective air pollution campaign in the post-COVID era
How can climate activists convert the post-COVID drop in air pollution into lasting change? This new research reveals the most effective ways to campaign.
Supply Chain and Transport
Here are 3 ways AI could help you commute safely after COVID-19
As the pandemic is changing how we commute, cutting-edge technology can help us crunch huge amounts of data and design the safest routes and schedules.
Air Pollution
Air pollution exposure linked to higher COVID-19 cases and deaths – new study
A new study in the Netherlands has found a correlation between the level of air pollution and the number of COVID-19 cases.
COVID-19
China’s air pollution has overshot pre-pandemic levels as life begins to return to normal
Air pollution in China dropped dramatically during lockdown, but now signs suggest a significant rebound in activity.
Air Pollution
These are the best ways to tackle air pollution and climate change together
A new report has identified the interventions most effective for reducing both air pollution and carbon emissions at the same time.
Air Pollution
We know how to tackle it, but air pollution is still at deadly levels for much of the world's population
Lockdowns proved what can be achieved on clean air, but a new study reveals that a majority of the world's population still has pollution levels well above WHO guidelines.
COVID-19
Daily global CO2 emissions ‘cut to 2006 levels’ during height of coronavirus crisis
The first peer-reviewed study on global CO2 emissions rates during the coronairus pandemic has been released, and it shows a significant drop in daily levels.
COVID-19
5 steps businesses can take to protect air quality after COVID-19
Air pollution kills an estimated 7 million people worldwide every year - but COVID-19 offers us a chance to address this. Here's how it can be achieved.
COVID-19
India’s CO2 emissions fall for first time in four decades amid coronavirus
India's CO2 emissions have fallen for the first time in 40 years, as a result of an economic slowdown, growth in green energy and the COVID-19 lockdown.
COVID-19
Chart of the day: What happens to urban air quality when lockdowns lift?
Shutting down cities to stop the spread of coronavirus has led to big improvements in air quality. But, according to this chart, pollution levels are likely to return to normal once restr...
COVID-19
France’s plan to push pedal power to keep post-pandemic pollution levels low
As France prepares to ease COVID-19 lockdown measures, it’s introducing a $20 million scheme to get more people cycling - to cut pollution and keep people safe.
Air Pollution
COVID-19 restrictions have cleared the air. For now
The pandemic has ground economic activity to a halt. It’s also given us a glimpse of what might be possible with cleaner modes of transport and trade.