Iceland Unveils the Largest Carbon Removal Facility on Earth
At the year's end, the Climeworks facility is expected to have the capability to capture approximately 36,000 tons of CO2 annually.
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Machine Just Turned Martian Atmosphere Into Pure Oxygen Just Like a Little Tree
Sustaining a human presence on Mars would require breathable oxygen, which is obviously too much of a burden to transport in spacecraft.
16-Year Old Becomes the Youngest to Circumnavigate Earth in an Airplane
He would clinch a Guinness World record currently held by fellow Brit Travis Ludlow, who was 18 when he completed the mission last year.
The Samson Switchblade Flying Car is Finally Ready for Takeoff - and it's Kinda Brilliant
Having received its airworthiness certificate from the FAA, the Samson Switchblade is ready for test flights after 14 years of development.
New Plant-based Biodegradable N95 Masks Close the Recycling Loop with Free Return of Used Ones
G95 makes masks and hoodies that filter the air at N95 level, and now sells a single-use biodegradable mask you can mail in for recycling.
Lampshades Are Turned into Indoor Air Purifiers by Applying "Clever" New Coating
Doctor Hyoung-il Kim says the lampshades target volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which account for most indoor airborne pollutants.
Growing Up With Asthma, Woman Now Accelerates Our Transition to EVs to Reduce Air Pollution in Cities
Electric vehicles can slash asthma rates, so MoveEV is assisting companies and governments to transition to EVs in cities.
First Study of Its Kind Shows Aspirin May Reduce the Harms of Air Pollution By Half
Though the study showed that aspirin was the best at reducing the harmful effects of particulate matter on the lungs, other NSAIDS showed the same benefits.
Scientists Confirm Victory in Ozone Layer Recovery
"It's a victory for diplomacy and for science," and for the fact that all the nations in the world worked together, said the Nobel Prize chemist who first forecasted the coming ozone depletion in 1974.
316 Dutch Bus Stops Are Getting Green Roofs Covered in Plants as a Gift For Honeybees
All 316 bus stops in the city of Utrecht will soon be supporting lush green rooftops covered in sedum plants for improving air quality and nourishing bees.
Billy Idol is Protecting NYC Air By Telling Drivers to Shut Their Engines Off: 'Billy Never Idles; Neither Should You'
Rock star and environmentalist Billy Idol has just helped to launch a new ad campaign that tells New York City drivers to turn their car engines off.
Teen Scientist and His Dog May Be First Research Team of Their Kind to Tackle Air Pollution From the Ground
13-year-old Matt Hunt and his dog have recorded more than 40 hours of research on the surprising levels of air pollution which linger closer to the ground.
Shutdown of US Coal-Fired Plants Linked to 26,000 Deaths Averted-And Higher Crop Yields on Farms
A decade after shutting down an old coal power plant, researchers say that its closure saved more than 26,000 lives-and millions of crops.
This City Billboard Has Been Designed to Purify the Surrounding Air By Eating Up Smog
This billboard is covered in a resin that has been designed to attract air pollutants and turn them into clean oxygen for the city.
Reductions in Air Pollution in China Saves Hundreds of Thousands of Lives Since 1990
Reductions in airborne particulate pollution in China has resulted in hundreds of thousands of fewer deaths since 1990, says study.
Air Pollution in Major World Cities Has Dropped By as Much as 60% During COVID Shutdowns, Says New Report
This new study from IQAir examining air quality data from 10 major world cities has found stunning declines in pollution levels compared to 2019.
What Was Once One of the Most Polluted Landscapes on Earth Now Has Some of the Cleanest Air in the Region
Over the course of the last 40 years, the city of Sudbury has become a role model for how polluted landscapes can recover—no matter how devastated.
As Coal Usage Declines, New Study Finds Dramatic Decrease in Asthma Symptoms and Hospitalizations
According to research conducted around four coal-powered plants in Louisville, Kentucky, retiring coal has a noticeable effect on people's health.
Himalayan Mountaintops Visible for the First Time in 30 Years as Air Pollution Continues to Plummet in India
Awestruck social media users have already snapped hundreds of pictures of the snow-capped mountains in celebration of the historic phenomenon.
Environmental Policies Across EU Set Up Dramatic Improvement in Air Quality That Has Saved Thousands of Lives
There's been a marked improvement in European air quality over the past decade, the European Environment Agency reports.
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