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What Is an ‘Ozone Action Day'?
Ozone is a beneficial gas in our atmosphere but when it’s highly concentrated at ground-level, it can have a harmful impact on our respiratory systems. Here’s what you need to know.
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Air Pollution Takes 2 Years Off Average Global Life Expectancy, More Than Smoking Or Alcohol
Air pollution, which is primarily the result of burning fossil fuels, takes 2.2 years of the global life expectancy for each person, a new report finds.
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New Center to Study Air Pollution's Impact on Children
Local doctors are set to lead the new Philadelphia Regional Center For Children’s Environmental Health, with the goal of protecting children in our area from environmental health risks. NBC10’s Tracy Davidson learned from both doctors and parents how this center’s research could make a positive change in our community.
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Study of Alaska's Air Pollution Could Hold Clues for Best Practices in Planning for Arctic Climate Change
In the pristine expanse of Alaska’s interior lies a dirty secret: some of the most polluted winter air in the United States can be found in and around Fairbanks.
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Londoners Urged to Avoid ‘Unnecessary Car Journeys' After Mayor Triggers High Pollution Alert
Air pollution in London has become a major talking point in recent years.
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Reduce Speed Limits and Car-Free Sundays: The IEA Has a 10-Point Plan to Cut Oil Use
Recommendations come at a time when oil markets are facing significant uncertainty following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Hydrogen-Powered Train a Step Closer to Passenger Service in Germany
Two-car train will use fuel-cells that are roof-mounted and underfloor batteries.
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VW and Goldman Sachs-Backed Northvolt Plans German Gigafactory
Northvolt is not unique in wanting to establish a gigafactory in Germany.
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Coal Helped Drive Energy-Related CO2 Emissions to a Record High Last Year, Research Says
Major economies are attempting to ramp up renewable energy capacity, but the world remains heavily reliant on fossil fuels.
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Sustainable Aviation Fuel Costs More But Consumers Will Be Willing to Pay, IATA Chief Says
Looking ahead, Willie Walsh said airlines had ordered 14 billion liters of SAF.
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Nissan Exec Says New European Emissions Rules Will Make Combustion Engine Unviable
Ashwani Gupta made his comments during an interview with CNBC’s “Squawk Box Europe”.
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Volvo and Northvolt to Build Gigafactory in Sweden With a Former Tesla Exec in Charge
Volvo Cars plans to become a “fully electric car company” by the year 2030.
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EV Car Manufacturing Jumps in the UK But Overall Production Sinks to 65-Year Low
The U.K. wants to stop the sale of new diesel and gasoline cars and vans by 2030.
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‘Green' Fuels Will Cost the Consumer — But We Need to Think Long Term, Maersk CEO Says
Shipping is not unique in attempting to find more sustainable ways of powering operations.
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Tesla's Model 3 Was the UK's Second Most Popular New Car in 2021
Last year was described as the “most successful year in history for electric vehicle uptake” in Britain.
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Coal-Fired Power Generation on Track to Hit All-Time High This Year, IEA Says
Coal-fired power generation is due to hit an all-time high this year, according to a report from the International Energy Agency.
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United Airlines Plans to Purchase Up to 100 Hydrogen-Electric Engines
Discussions around aviation are increasingly focused on how new tech could cut its environmental footprint.