Stories Tagged as
Pollution
Ground rules for carbon markets
by
Ellen Rolfes
and Tony Wagner
Nov 15, 2024
In this week's "Make Me Smart" newsletter, we explain the latest moves to establish a credible global market for carbon credits. Plus, we do the numbers on open enrollment and the rising cost of health care.
Space industry pollution above could have serious consequences for the environment below
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sofia Terenzio
Feb 5, 2024
Damage to the ozone layer could raise the risk of skin cancer, cataracts and immune disorders, says science reporter Shannon Hall.
Will “deprinting” reduce the paper industry’s carbon footprint?
Aug 17, 2022
A new device will allow the same sheet of paper to be erased and reprinted 10 times, cutting waste and carbon emissions.
Port slowdowns worsen air pollution in neighboring communities
Dec 1, 2021
Portside communities in California have suffered from polluted air for years.
Stimulus could fund ventilation improvements in classrooms
Mar 15, 2021
Run-down public schools made air quality a problem before COVID.
Can plastic-eating bacteria help cut down on pollution?
Oct 26, 2020
British and American researchers have developed a “super-enzyme” to reduce the cost and improve the efficiency of recycling of plastic waste.
Artist turns thousands of plastic bags into Times Square public art project
Oct 26, 2020
The pop-up "store" is filled with handcrafted items made from single-use plastic bags.
For public good, not for profit.
China makes audacious promise of aiming for carbon neutrality by 2060
by
Jennifer Pak
Sep 25, 2020
How will the world's most populous country and its worst polluter get there?
Eliminating the concept of waste from the economy
by
David Brancaccio
and Daniel Shin
Aug 19, 2020
For architect William McDonough, an economy of the future is a "circular economy."
Cities are piloting e-bike programs in a bid to reduce delivery truck traffic
by
Andie Corban
and Kai Ryssdal
Nov 21, 2019
Montreal and Oslo are aiming to alleviate truck traffic and pollution.