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Coronavirus causes ‘record fall’ in fossil-fuel emissions in 2020
Global carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel and industry are expected to drop by 7% in 2020, according to new analysis. But it won't slow the pace of global warming.
Climate Change
Why addressing the aluminium industry’s carbon footprint is key to climate action
Leaders in the aluminium industry must engage in the conversation around decarbonisation, to set ambitious targets and to work together on a path to reach net-zero by 2050.
United Kingdom
Tough air quality rules are making a difference, says London’s mayor
Since introducing its strict emissions regulations, the UK’s capital has seen a drop in air pollution – but levels there still exceed WHO guidelines.
Air Pollution
London’s air quality has dramatically improved since 2016. Here’s how the UK capital did it
Air Pollution
This is how coronavirus compares to the world's smallest particles
For one of the biggest threats facing the world, coronavirus is very small. This is how the germ compares for size with other diseases and particles like air pollution.
COVID-19
Study: Air pollution makes you more likely to contract and die from COVID-19
Data from the US Environmental Protection Agency and Johns Hopkins University has found that exposure to air pollution may influence the severity of COVID-19 illness.
Air Pollution
An Indian chest surgeon explains why he rarely sees healthy lungs anymore
Healthy lungs have become a rarity in India - even among children and non-smokers. Can a new air pollution campaign by Indian doctors make a difference?
COVID-19
'Flights to nowhere' are the latest travel craze amid COVID restrictions
Qantas Airways Ltd has joined Asian airlines offering a 'flight to nowhere' - giving passengers the chance to enjoy the airline experience.
Air Pollution
Can we put a price on clean air? Yes, we can
This new research reveals clean air could deliver a $2.2 billion annual boost to the UK economy, and could prevent up to 17,000 premature deaths.
European Union
1 in 8 deaths in Europe are linked to pollution, says EU
According from the EEA ( European Environment Agency), air pollution and heatwaves exacerbated by climate change contribute to around 13% of all deaths in Europe.
Air Pollution
Bogotá plans to cut air pollution by 10% in four years
Air Pollution
We must prevent a post-COVID 'carmageddon'. Here's how
Opening up and repurposing our streets could lower air pollution and improve the health of millions - especially children. Here's how we might go about it.
Air Pollution
How the power of youth can help fight air pollution across Africa
Tackling Africa's air pollution will require a concerted effort from the public and private sectors - and Africa's youth has a huge role to play, too.
SDI2020
These vans automatically switch from petrol to electric when they detect pollution
Future of Mobility
3 ways sustainable transport can prolong the COVID-19 effect on air pollution
Electrifying public transit can help lock-in the reductions in emissions caused by the pandemic. Here are 3 ways cities and policy-makers can make a start.