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nytimes.com » NYT > Environment - Oct 11, 2008
The new rules would cut the sulfur content of the fuels ships use in controlled areas along coasts by 63 percent as of July 2010.
Also tagged: environment, fuel efficiency, air pollution, ships and shipping, environmental defense fund, international maritime organization
thaindian.com » Thaindian News - Oct 10, 2008
Washington, Oct 10 (ANI): A new study has shown that wildfires can boost ozone pollution to levels that violate health standards. The research, by scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) …
Also tagged: national, nitrogen oxides, computer models, hydrocarbons, stratosphere, ozone pollution, ground level ozone, national center for atmospheric research, life on earth, california wildfires, aggravation, ultraviolet radiation, bronchitis and emphysema, chemical reactions, fire plumes, health impacts, health standards, level measurements, ozone levels, throat irritation
nytimes.com » NYT > World - Oct 9, 2008
The new rules would cut the sulfur content of the fuels ships use in controlled areas along coasts by 63 percent as of July of 2010.
Also tagged: environment, fuel efficiency, air pollution, ships and shipping, environmental defense fund, international maritime organization
al.com » Breaking News from the Press-Register - al.com - Oct 9, 2008
MOBILE, Ala. -- Swimming advisories were issued today in Baldwin County for the waters of Perdido Bay at Spanish Cove in Lillian, Arnica Bay at Pirate's Cove in Josephine, as well as in Mobile County in the Dog River …
Also tagged: breaking news, lillian, dog river, mobile county health department, swimming advisory, perdido bay, arnica bay, spanish cove, enterococcus, bacteria levels, alba club
nytimes.com » NYT > Home & Garden - Oct 9, 2008
Asbestos, used in flooring and building products for decades, can be lurking in many parts of your home.
Also tagged: cancer, environment, asbestos, housing
nytimes.com » NYT > U.S. - Oct 2, 2008
Nine states filed a lawsuit against the federal Environmental Protection Agency over what they say is an illegal ruling that could hurt fisheries and contaminate drinking water.
Also tagged: environment, water pollution, suits and litigation
sustainablog.org » Sustainablog - Sep 29, 2008
The Environmental Protection Agency has released an interactive Google Earth-based database which pinpoints energy development opportunities on contaminated properties. According to Biofuels Digest, the EPA’s site …
Also tagged: alternative energy, wind power, google earth, renewable energy, epa, biofuel, biomass, solar energy, environmental policies, contaminated land
thaindian.com » Thaindian News - Sep 28, 2008
By Bobby Ramakant The 3rd edition of the “Global Tobacco Treaty Action Guide 2008: Protecting Against Tobacco Industry Interference” was released earlier this week in many countries including India, during …
Also tagged: health, world health organization, health science, iwr, government of india, tobacco industry, adverse health effects, environmental tobacco smoke, itc ltd, sandeep pandey, indian hotel, ramakant, free policies, hotel association, public health policies, corporate accountability international, global tobacco treaty, magsaysay, napm, tobacco giants, tobacco transnationals
autobloggreen.com » AutoblogGreen - Sep 26, 2008
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, Chevrolet, GM, Legislation and Policy Ever since the Chevrolet Volt appeared as a concept last year, debate has been hot and heavy over exactly what it is. Although many call it a …
Also tagged: chevrolet, chevy, epa, california air resources board, californiaairresourcesboard, carb, chevrolet volt, chevy volt, chevyvolt, environmental protection, environmentalprotectionagency, chevroletvolt, environmental protec, california air resou, environmentalprotec, californiaairresou, environmentalprotection
thaindian.com » Thaindian News - Sep 25, 2008
By Bobby Ramakant It is a pity that India’s robust smoke-free policies have been challenged by those with vested interests neglecting the immense and undisputed proven public health benefits of implementing such …
Also tagged: health, health science, heart disease deaths, sethi, apprehensions, adverse health effects, environmental tobacco smoke, gandhi memorial, smoking in public places, cause of cancer, indian hotel, secondhand smoke exposure, cessation clinics, free policies, hotel association, itc limited, lung cancer deaths, public health benefits, public health policies, tobacco cessation, vinyl chloride