tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44397331426906820422024-03-15T00:19:14.877+05:30Air Pollution - News & AlertsMost often lack of information becomes an excuse for inaction. Air pollution is a growing problem in the cities and this blog aims at disseminating the links to latest (and interesting) news clips and articles with information on air pollution. For more information, please visit http://www.urbanemissions.infoSarath Guttikundahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13529753960585200692noreply@blogger.comBlogger137125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439733142690682042.post-60065093165684553012012-08-12T23:11:00.000+05:302012-08-15T23:11:36.843+05:30Air Pollution News & Alerts - August 12th, 2012<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgODmp5Ly67Rac4UPVPNUNk1mJuxVa4YWzT5ct1PPQUtuCsQEAX6w82_MvmS7wN-oHMsyTwG1A5LtU3W6sQgjI8SswiQPkOuSce1-gK4IcF7mjo6n8vq79fdGSLN4x4MMNxLLGRZQtXn9M/s1600/Urban+Emissions+-+Air+Pollution+News%252C+Alerts%252C+%2526+Information.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="75" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgODmp5Ly67Rac4UPVPNUNk1mJuxVa4YWzT5ct1PPQUtuCsQEAX6w82_MvmS7wN-oHMsyTwG1A5LtU3W6sQgjI8SswiQPkOuSce1-gK4IcF7mjo6n8vq79fdGSLN4x4MMNxLLGRZQtXn9M/s400/Urban+Emissions+-+Air+Pollution+News%252C+Alerts%252C+%2526+Information.jpg" width="400" /></a>
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The Hindu, August 12th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.thehindu.com/news/%20cities/chennai/article3759284.ece">Footpaths maketh a city - Story of Chennai</a>.<br />
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Science Daily, August 12th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/%20releases/2012/08/120812151708.htm">Urban Sun Corridor 4 Degrees Warmer</a>?<br />
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Science Daily, August 10th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/%20releases/2012/08/120810134105.htm">50-Year Decline Found in Some Los Angeles Vehicle-Related Pollutants</a>.<br />
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Science Daily, August 9th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/%20releases/2012/08/120809151349.htm">New Way to Track Formaldehyde</a>.<br />
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Science Daily, August 8th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/%20releases/2012/08/120808132709.htm">New Atmospheric Compound Tied to Climate Change, Human Health</a>.<br />
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Common Dreams, August 8th, 2012
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<a href="http://www.commondreams.org/%20headline/2012/08/08-7">NOAA: July Was Hottest Month Ever in US</a>.<br />
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The National, August 7th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.thenational.ae/%20thenationalconversation/industry-insights/energy/why-indias-blackout-illuminates-the-path-to-energy-security">Why India's blackout illuminates the path to energy security</a>.<br />
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China Daily, August 7th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/%20opinion/2012-08/07/content_15650631.htm">Pollution fee is unfair to tourists</a>.<br />
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The Guardian, August 3rd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/%20environment/blog/2012/aug/03/eu-limit-aviation-emissions">The EU should stand firm on its scheme to limit aviation emissions</a>.<br />
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Common Dreams, August 3rd, 2012
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<a href="http://www.commondreams.org/%20headline/2012/08/03-3">Clean Energy Programs 'Under Siege' by Fossil Fuel Giants</a>.<br />
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EU News, August 3rd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://cordis.europa.eu/fetch?%20CALLER=EN_NEWS_FP7&ACTION=D&DOC=1&CAT=NEWS&QUERY=0138ec8abb2d:cee4:23ae58c4&RCN=34903">Global air pollution disaster on the cards if emissions aren't dramatically slashed</a>.<br />
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Environmental Expert, August 2nd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.environmental-%20expert.com/news/health-and-climate-benefits-by-control-of-methane-and-black-carbon-308380">Health and climate benefits by control of methane and black carbon</a>.<br />
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Voice of America, August 2nd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.voanews.com/%20content/hong-kong-endures-worst-smog-in-two-years/1454167.html">Hong Kong Endures Worst Smog in Two Years</a>.<br />
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Environmental News Network, August 2nd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.enn.com/pollution/%20article/44753">World Wide Air Pollution in the Future</a>.<br />
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Bangkok Post, August 2nd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.bangkokpost.com/%20lite/news/305642/hong-kong-chokes-under-worst-air-pollution">Hong Kong chokes under 'worst' air pollution</a>.<br />
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The Wall Street Journal, August 1st, 2012<br />
<a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/%20SB10000872396390444405804577562101161209244.html">Power Supply Restored in India</a>.<br />
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The Wall Street Journal, August 1st, 2012<br />
<a href="http://blogs.wsj.com/%20indiarealtime/2012/08/01/oh-no-not-again-1-2-bln-indians-hit-by-leadership-outage/">1.2 Billion Indians Hit by Leadership Outage</a>.<br />
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The Wall Street Journal, August 1st, 2012<br />
<a href="http://blogs.wsj.com/%20indiarealtime/2012/08/01/fixes-for-a-crippled-power-sector/">Fixes for a Crippled Power Sector</a>.<br />
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The Washington Post, August 1st, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/%20world/asia_pacific/huge-blackout-fuels-doubts-about-indias-economic-ambitions/2012/08/01/gJQAtjeYOX_story.html">In India, although power is restored, doubts remain</a>.<br />
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DNA India, August 1st, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.dnaindia.com/india/%20report_green-ministry-not-responsible-for-power-outage-jayanthi-natarajan_1722853">Green Ministry not responsible for power outage: Jayanthi Natarajan</a>.<br />
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Common Dreams, July 31st, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.commondreams.org/%20headline/2012/07/31">600 Million without Power as India Suffers Major Blackout</a>.<br />
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The Wall Street Journal, July 31st, 2012<br />
<a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/%20SB10000872396390444405804577560413178678898.html?mod=WSJINDIA_hpp_LEFTTopStories">India's Power Network Breaks Down</a>.<br />
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Science Daily, July 31st, 2012
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<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/%20releases/2012/08/120801112609.htm">Air Pollution Worsening Worldwide: Cut Emissions Further, Experts Urge</a>.<br />
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BBC, July 31st, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/%20world-asia-india-19063241">Ten interesting things about India power</a>.<br />
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Reuters, July 30th, 2012<a href="http://www.reuters.com/%20article/2012/07/30/uk-china-pollution-idUSLNE86T00U20120730">"Greyjing"? Air pollution fouls Beijing's name</a>.<br />
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New York Times, July 30th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://india.blogs.nytimes.%20com/2012/07/30/grid-failure-leaves-millions-without-power-in-north-india">Millions Without Power in North India, Water May Be Next</a>.<br />
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Financial Express, July 28th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.%20thefinancialexpress-bd.com/more.php?news_id=138173&date=2012-07-28">Metro rail as urban transport</a>.<br />
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China Daily, July 27th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://europe.chinadaily.com.%20cn/business/2012-07/27/content_15622963.htm">China's auto sales expected to hit 20m in 2012</a>.<br />
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Environmental Technology, July 27th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.envirotech-online.%20com/news/air-monitoring/6/breaking_news/leading_nations_buy_time_on_climate_change/21128/">Leading nations buy time on climate change</a>.<br />
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CSE, July 26th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.cseindia.org/%20content/kathmandu-dialogue-air-quality-and-transportation-challenge-south-asia-agenda-action">Kathmandu Dialogue Air Quality and Transportation Challenge in South Asia: An Agenda for Action</a>.<br />
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C40 Blog, July 26th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://c40.org/c40blog/c40-%20cities-to-collaborate-with-a-new-coalition-of-countries-to-reduce-global-methane-emissions">C40 Cities to Collaborate with a New Coalition of Countries to Reduce Global Methane Emissions</a>.<br />
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Xinhua Net, July 26th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://news.xinhuanet.com/%20english/china/2012-07/26/c_131741191.htm">China's shipping industry in recession amid slowing economy</a>.<br />
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China Daily, July 26th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/%20cndy/2012-07/26/content_15618360.htm">Oil demand declines in June for first time in three years</a>.<br />
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Xinhua Net, July 26th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://news.xinhuanet.com/%20english/china/2012-07/26/c_131738892.htm">China's coal barons struggle amid falling coal prices</a>.<br />
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China Dialogue, July 25th, 2012
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<a href="http://www.chinadialogue.net/%20article/show/single/en/5062">Bill McKibben: China, think before you frack</a>.<br />
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Times of India, July 25th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://timesofindia.%20indiatimes.com/city/delhi/CRRI-explained-why-Ahmedabad-BRT-works/articleshow/15133172.cms">CRRI explained why Ahmedabad BRT works</a>.<br />
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Climate Progress, July 25th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://thinkprogress.org/%20climate/2012/07/25/577321/in-chinas-pollution-struggles-information-is-king/">In China’s Pollution Struggles, Information Is King</a>.<br />
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National Geography, July 24th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://news.%20nationalgeographic.com/news/energy/2012/07/120724-coal-power-costs-in-india/">Coal Power Loses Its Luster in India as Costs Rise</a>.<br />
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Reuters, July 24th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://uk.reuters.com/article/%202012/07/24/us-climate-pollution-idUKBRE86N15220120724">Cut air pollution, buy time to slow climate change</a>.<br />
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Phys.Org, July 24th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://phys.org/news/2012-07-%20traffic-olympics-yielded-large-co2.html">Reducing traffic at 2008 Olympics yielded large cut in CO2</a>.<br />
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Climate Progress, July 24th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://thinkprogress.org/%20climate/2012/07/24/573371/air-pollution-in-london-may-hurt-olympic-athletes-says-leading-sports-medicine-doctor">Air Pollution In London May Hurt Olympic Athletes, Says Leading Sports Medicine Doctor</a>.<br />
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Science Daily, July 24th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/%20releases/2012/07/120724144431.htm">Reducing Traffic at 2008 Olympics Yielded Large Cut in CO2</a>.<br />
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New Zealand Herald, July 24th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/%20news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10821702">Pollution kills 1170 a year</a>.<br />
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Indian Express, July 24th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.indianexpress.com/%20news/cooking-too-adds-to-air-pollutants-in-city-study/978484/">Cooking, too, adds to air pollutants in city</a>.<br />
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New Security Beat, July 23rd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.newsecuritybeat.%20org/2012/07/in-mongolia-climate-change-and-mining.html">In Mongolia, Climate Change and Mining Boom Threaten National Identity</a>.<br />
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Examiner, July 23rd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.examiner.com/%20article/will-london-air-sicken-olympic-athletes">Will London air sicken Olympic athletes</a>?<br />
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New Scientist, July 22nd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.newscientist.com/%20article/mg21528744.400-ethanol-levels-in-the-air-over-us-cities-on-the-rise.html">Ethanol levels in the air over US cities on the rise</a>.<br />
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All Africa, July 20th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://allafrica.com/stories/%20201207200211.html">Rwanda: Concerns Arise Over Pollution From Old Imported Vehicles</a>.<br />
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NY Times, July 20th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/07/20/e-p-a-to-consider-relaxing-an-air-pollution-rule/">US E.P.A. to Consider Relaxing an Air Pollution Rule</a>.<br />
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International Herald Tribune, July 19th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://rendezvous.blogs.%20nytimes.com/2012/07/19/a-beijing-familys-holiday-from-pollution/">A Beijing Family’s Holiday From Pollution</a>.<br />
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Forbes, June 19th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/%20larrybell/2012/07/17/that-scientific-global-warming-consensus-not/">That Scientific Global Warming Consensus…Not</a>!<br />
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Shanghai Daily, July 19th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.shanghaidaily.com/%20nsp/Metro/2012/07/19/Antipollution%2Bplan%2Bto%2Bcombat%2Bhigh%2BPM25%2Bin%2Bclean%2Bbenchmark%2Barea/">Antipollution plan to combat high PM2.5 in clean benchmark area</a>.<br />
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Climate Spectator, July 18th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.climatespectator.%20com.au/commentary/healthy-climate-change-battle">A healthy climate change battle</a>.<br />
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Global Times, July 18th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.globaltimes.cn/%20content/721676.shtml">No independent air quality data ban in China</a>.<br />
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Xinhua Net, July 17th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://news.xinhuanet.com/%20english/china/2012-07/17/c_131721176.htm">China's motor vehicles top 233 million</a>.<br />
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Power Engineering, July 17th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.power-eng.com/%20articles/2012/07/coal-fired-power-plants-in-chile-will-be-upgraded-by-fuel-tech.html">Coal-fired power plants in Chile will be upgraded by Fuel Tech</a>.<br />
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Financial Times, July 17th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://ftalphaville.ft.com/%20blog/2012/07/17/1077301/is-chinas-electricity-data-worth-any-of-your-precious-attention/">Is China’s electricity data worth any of your precious attention</a>?<br />
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China Daily, July 14th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/%20hkedition/2012-07/14/content_15579825.htm">Air quality below WHO standards</a>.<br />
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Shanghai Daily, July 12th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.shanghaidaily.com/%20nsp/Metro/2012/07/12/More%2BPM25%2Bstations%2Bwill%2Bbe%2Bset%2Bup%2Bin%2Bcity/">More PM2.5 stations will be set up in city</a>.<br />
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Xinhua Net, July 11th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://news.xinhuanet.com/%20english/china/2012-07/11/c_131709482.htm">Fuel price drop has little impact on cost of living</a>.<br />
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Deccan Herald, July 9th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.deccanherald.com/%20content/263157/electricity-outage-boon-residents-tariff.html">Electricity outage boon for residents after tariff hike</a>.<br />
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Ottawa Citizen, July 2nd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.ottawacitizen.com/summer+without+power+cuts+news/6873193/story.html">Why a summer without power cuts is bad news</a>.<br />
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National Geography, June 18th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://newswatch.%20nationalgeographic.com/2012/06/18/clean-cookstoves-must-be-rethought-so-they-actually-get-used-in-developing-world/">Clean Cookstoves Must Be Rethought so They Actually Get Used in Developing World</a>.<br />
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Financial Times, May 18th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://ftalphaville.ft.com/%20blog/2012/05/18/1004471/a-contrarian-view-of-chinas-power-data/">A contrarian view of China’s power data</a>.<br />
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The Economist, May 4th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.economist.com/%20blogs/freeexchange/2012/05/technology-and-development">The limits of plug-and-play development</a>.Sarath Guttikundahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13529753960585200692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439733142690682042.post-67255133003957151042012-07-15T10:11:00.000+05:302012-07-17T10:12:27.393+05:30Air Pollution News & Alerts - July 15th, 2012<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgODmp5Ly67Rac4UPVPNUNk1mJuxVa4YWzT5ct1PPQUtuCsQEAX6w82_MvmS7wN-oHMsyTwG1A5LtU3W6sQgjI8SswiQPkOuSce1-gK4IcF7mjo6n8vq79fdGSLN4x4MMNxLLGRZQtXn9M/s1600/Urban+Emissions+-+Air+Pollution+News%252C+Alerts%252C+%2526+Information.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="75" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgODmp5Ly67Rac4UPVPNUNk1mJuxVa4YWzT5ct1PPQUtuCsQEAX6w82_MvmS7wN-oHMsyTwG1A5LtU3W6sQgjI8SswiQPkOuSce1-gK4IcF7mjo6n8vq79fdGSLN4x4MMNxLLGRZQtXn9M/s400/Urban+Emissions+-+Air+Pollution+News%252C+Alerts%252C+%2526+Information.jpg" width="400" /></a>
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Clean Air Task Force, July, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.catf.us/resources/publications/view/170">Best Practices for Reduction of Methane and Black Carbon from Arctic Oil and Gas Production</a>.<br />
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Science Daily, July 15th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120716214857.htm">Gas from Pollutants, Forest Fires at Potentially Toxic Levels</a>.<br />
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The New York Times, July 15th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/07/16/a-mayan-water-system-with-lessons-for-today">A Mayan Water System With Lessons for Today</a>.<br />
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Scientific American, July 15th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode.cfm?id=could-geoengineering-stop-heat-wave-12-07-16">Could Geo-engineering Stop Heat Waves</a>?<br />
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Science Daily, July 15th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120716191439.htm">Coastal Populations Are Healthier Than Those Inland</a>.<br />
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Demotix, July 15th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.demotix.com/news/1338100/air-pollution-rising-dhaka#slide-1">Air Pollution in Dhaka</a>.<br />
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NPR, July 15th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.npr.org/2012/07/15/156814490/from-coal-to-gas-the-potential-risks-and-rewards">From Coal To Gas: The Potential Risks And Rewards</a>.<br />
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NPR, July 14th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.npr.org/2012/07/14/156784701/miners-weather-the-slow-burn-of-coals-demise">Miners Weather The Slow Burn Of Coal's Demise</a>.<br />
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New Straits Times, July 14th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.nst.com.my/nation/politics/lessons-from-china-on-reducing-air-pollution-1.107093">Lessons from China on reducing air pollution</a>.<br />
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The New York Times, July 13th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/07/13/on-our-radar-air-alerts-from-china-to-u-s/">On Our Radar: Air Alerts, From China to U.S</a>.<br />
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Times of India, July 13th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/science/Particulate-matter-kills-3-1-million-people-worldwide-annually/articleshow/14865697.cms?">Particulate matter kills 3.1 million people worldwide annually</a>.<br />
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Deccan Herald, July 13th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1394843820">For a breath of fresh air</a><a href="http://www.deccanherald.com/content/263784/for-breath-fresh-air.html"> in Delhi</a>.<br />
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CNN, July 13th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2012/07/13/tech/fuel-cell-biomethanol-denmark/index.html">Electric car concept drives progress with extended 500-mile range</a>.<br />
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The New York Times, July 13th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/07/13/turning-a-coal-mines-gas-problem-into-a-ski-resorts-co2-and-energy-solution">Turning a Coal Mine’s Gas Problem Into a Ski Resort’s CO2 and Energy Solution</a>.<br />
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Science Daily, July 13th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120713122945.htm">Caution
Needed With New Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards: New Model Provides
Lifecycle Analysis of 'Well-To-Wheel' Oil Sands Emissions</a>.<br />
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NPR, July 12th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.npr.org/2012/07/02/156158754/the-natural-gas-boom-doing-more-harm-than-good">The Natural Gas Boom: Doing More Harm Than Good</a>?<br />
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NPR, July 12th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.npr.org/2012/07/12/156624237/waste-not-want-not-town-to-tap-sewers-for-energy">Waste Not, Want Not: Town To Tap Sewers For Energy</a>.<br />
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NPR, July 12th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.npr.org/2012/07/12/156677236/finding-common-ground-in-environmental-debates">Finding Common Ground In Environmental Debates</a>.<br />
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The Guardian, July 11th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/jul/11/new-cars-europe-carbon-emissions">New cars in Europe may have to cut carbon emissions by one-third</a>.<br />
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The Guardian, July11th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/jul/11/eu-cleaner-car-plans">EU to announce cleaner car plans</a>.<br />
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Scientific American, July 11th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=improved-cookstoves-little-reduce-harmful-indoor-emissions">'Improved' Cookstoves May Do Little to Reduce Harmful Indoor Emissions</a>.<br />
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Science Daily, July 10th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120710133100.htm">Waste to Watts: Improving Microbial Fuel Cells</a>.<br />
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Science Daily, July 10th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120710132957.htm">No Matter the Drilling Method, Natural Gas Is a Much-Needed Tool to Battle Global Warming</a>.<br />
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The Guardian, July 10th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/blog/2012/jul/10/climate-change-science-fiction-jeremy-clarkson">Climate change is not science fiction</a>.<br />
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Global Times, July 10th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/720044.shtml">Guangzhou residents to pay extra if their garbage exceeds a kilo a day</a>.<br />
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China Daily, July 10th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-07/10/content_15562801.htm">5 million greener vehicles on the streets by 2020 in China</a>.<br />
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Shanghai Daily, July 10th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.shanghaidaily.com/nsp/Metro/2012/07/10/Clean%2Bair%2Bbenchmark%2Bhas%2Bworst%2Bair%2Bquality/">Clean air benchmark has worst air quality</a>.<br />
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Iowa Now, July 10th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://now.uiowa.edu/2012/07/new-eyes-sky">New eyes in the sky - UI researchers develop technique to help pollution forecasters see past clouds</a>.<br />
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The Hindu, July 9th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/article3616915.ece">Cycling cities</a>.<br />
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China Dialogue, July 9th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/show/single/en/5031-Beijing-seeks-to-kill-coal-with-gas">Beijing seeks to kill coal with gas</a>.<br />
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China Daily, July 9th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2012-07/09/content_15562629.htm">Smoking increases pollution</a>.<br />
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Global Times, July 8th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/719793.shtml">Residents face higher winter fuel bills in drive to clean up capital’s air</a>.<br />
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Mail India, July 7th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/indiahome/indianews/article-2170277/Choked-Delhis-pollution-level-fives-times-worse-just-years-ago-experts-warn-air-quality-noxious-Jharia-coal-town.html">Choked:
Delhi's pollution level is fives times worse than just eight years ago
as experts warn air quality is as noxious as Jharia coal town</a>.<br />
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Deccan Herald, July 7th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.deccanherald.com/content/262691/dying-breath-fresh-air.html">Dying for a breath of fresh air</a>.<br />
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Power Engineering, July 6th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.power-eng.com/articles/2012/07/epa-proposes-air-quality-plan-for-arizona-coal-fired-power-plants.html">EPA proposes air quality plan for Arizona coal-fired power plants</a>.<br />
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Mother Jones, July 5th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2012/07/spam-or-astroturf-mysterious-case-coal-ash-petition">"Jet Li" Loves Coal Ash: A Case of Astroturfing</a>?<br />
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Business Review, July 5th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.businessreviewindia.in/press_releases/public-invited-to-weigh-in-on-proposed-transportation-improvements">Public Invited to Weigh In on Proposed Transportation Improvements</a>.<br />
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The Atlantic, July 5th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2012/07/a-stunning-visualization-of-chinas-air-pollution/259455/">A Stunning Visualization of China's Air Pollution</a>.<br />
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Egypt Independent, July 5th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.egyptindependent.com/news/it-s-people-fight-environment-say-local-experts-0">It's up to the people to fight for the environment</a>.<br />
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The New York Times, July 4th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/07/04/a-greenhouse-gift-if-china-follows-u-s-shift-from-coal-to-gas/">Can China Follow U.S. Shift from Coal to Gas</a>?<br />
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Grist Magazine, July 3rd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://grist.org/climate-energy/coal-and-china-bad-but-maybe-not-as-bad-as-you-think/">Coal and China: Bad, but maybe not as bad as you think</a>.<br />
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Xinhua Net, July 2nd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/china/2012-07/02/c_131689472.htm">China implements energy-saving electricity pricing system</a>.<br />
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Chicago Tribune, July 1st, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/classified/automotive/sns-rt-us-china-carsbre86009y-20120701,0,6524689.story">China caps car sales in Guangzhou to ease jams</a>.<br />
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Reuters, June 29th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/29/us-hongkong-pollution-idUSBRE85S0JW20120629">Memo to Hong Kong's new leader: must clear the air</a>.<br />
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Council for Foreign Relations, June 29th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://blogs.cfr.org/asia/2012/06/29/china-tries-to-breathe-free/">China Tries to Breathe Free</a>.<br />
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Council for Foreign Relations, June 29th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://blogs.cfr.org/asia/2012/06/29/china-tries-to-breathe-free/">China Tries to Breathe Free</a>.<br />
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China.Org, June 28th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.china.org.cn/environment/2012-06/27/content_25748548.htm">Release of all PM2.5 readings starts in Shanghai</a>.<br />
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China Post, June 27th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.chinapost.com.tw/commentary/the-china-post/frank-ching/2012/06/27/345740/Air-quality.htm">Air quality leaves China gov't wheezing</a>.<br />
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IBN Live, June 27th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://ibnlive.in.com/news/garbage-generated-around-the-world/268109-55.html">Garbage generated around the world</a>.<br />
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Gant Daily, June 26th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://gantdaily.com/2012/06/26/household-air-pollution-in-laos-fuels-pneumonia/">Household air pollution in Laos fuels pneumonia</a>.<br />
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Assam Times, June 26th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.assamtimes.org/features/6879.html">Guwahati one of the most polluted city in the world</a>.<br />
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All Africa, June 24th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://allafrica.com/stories/201206271027.html">Ethiopia: Addis to Monitor Air Pollution</a>.<br />
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Outlook India, June 21st, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?281464">Sing No More The Mumbai Malhar</a>.<br />
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China.Org, June 20th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.china.org.cn/environment/2012-06/20/content_25694034.htm">Public bike rental wheels into Beijing</a>.Sarath Guttikundahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13529753960585200692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439733142690682042.post-11344270049451105972012-06-24T15:18:00.000+05:302012-07-02T15:18:35.208+05:30Air Pollution News & Alerts - June 24th, 2012<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgODmp5Ly67Rac4UPVPNUNk1mJuxVa4YWzT5ct1PPQUtuCsQEAX6w82_MvmS7wN-oHMsyTwG1A5LtU3W6sQgjI8SswiQPkOuSce1-gK4IcF7mjo6n8vq79fdGSLN4x4MMNxLLGRZQtXn9M/s1600/Urban+Emissions+-+Air+Pollution+News%252C+Alerts%252C+%2526+Information.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="75" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgODmp5Ly67Rac4UPVPNUNk1mJuxVa4YWzT5ct1PPQUtuCsQEAX6w82_MvmS7wN-oHMsyTwG1A5LtU3W6sQgjI8SswiQPkOuSce1-gK4IcF7mjo6n8vq79fdGSLN4x4MMNxLLGRZQtXn9M/s400/Urban+Emissions+-+Air+Pollution+News%252C+Alerts%252C+%2526+Information.jpg" width="400" /></a>
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India Together, June, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.indiatogether.org/2012/may/env-hdi.htm">Environmental Records in India</a>.<br />
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The Telegraph, June 21st, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/environment/9347888/Rio20-Nick-Clegg-blames-China-for-disappointing-text.html">Rio+20: Nick Clegg blames China for 'disappointing text'</a>.<br />
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Environment News Service, June 21st, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.ens-newswire.com/ens/jun2012/2012-06-21-02.html">Rio+20: Billions Committed for Sustainable Energy, Transport</a>.<br />
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EDF, June 21st, 2012<br />
<a href="http://blogs.edf.org/texascleanairmatters/2012/06/21/proposed-soot-standards-long-overdue/">Proposed Soot Standards Long Overdue</a>.<br />
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Phys.Org, June 21st, 2012<br />
<a href="http://phys.org/news/2012-06-aims-universal-access-energy.html">UN aims at universal access to clean energy by 2030</a>.<br />
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People's World, June 21st, 2012<br />
<a href="http://peoplesworld.org/senate-blocks-gop-attack-on-clean-air-regulations/">Senate blocks GOP attack on clean air regulations</a>.<br />
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The Hindu Business Line, June 21st, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/article3555049.ece">Climate change, courtesy coal</a>.<br />
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New York Times, May 20th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/21/arts/21iht-design21.html">Cooking Up a Cleaner, Safer Open-Fire Stove</a>.<br />
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PTleader, June 20th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.ptleader.com/main.asp?SectionID=36&SubSectionID=55&ArticleID=31644">Up in smoke: Woodstoves are air pollution offenders</a>.<br />
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New York Times, June 20th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/21/business/global/cleaning-londons-air-for-the-olympics.html?_r=1">Businesses Take Action to Clean Up London’s Air</a>.<br />
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China Dialogue, June 20th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/show/single/en/4994">20 years of China’s public voice</a>.<br />
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NPR, June 19th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.npr.org/2012/06/19/155294726/rio-environment-meeting-focuses-on-energy-for-all">Rio Environment Meeting Focuses On 'Energy For All</a>.<a href="http://www.npr.org/2012/06/19/155294726/rio-environment-meeting-focuses-on-energy-for-all" target="_blank"><br /></a><br />
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NRDC Switchboard, June 19th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/paltman/the_price_of_pollution_politic.html">The Price of Pollution Politics</a>.<br />
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Mongolia News, June 18th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.mad-mongolia.com/news/mongolia-news/mps-initiates-a-special-tax-law-on-coal-export-11116/">MPs initiates a Special Tax law on coal export</a>.<br />
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Mongolia News, June 18th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.mad-mongolia.com/news/mongolia-news/mongolian-engineers-invent-duobuses-of-new-model-11132/">Mongolian Engineers Invent Duobuses of New Model</a>.<br />
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DoE Pulse, June 18th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.ornl.gov/info/news/pulse/no365/story4.shtml">Berkeley Lab scientists tackle air pollution in Mongolia</a><a href="http://www.npr.org/2012/06/19/155294726/rio-environment-meeting-focuses-on-energy-for-all" target="_blank">.</a><a href="http://www.npr.org/2012/06/19/155294726/rio-environment-meeting-focuses-on-energy-for-all" target="_blank"><br />
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Talk Vietnam, June 16th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://talkvietnam.com/2012/06/pollution-in-hanoi/">Pollution in Hanoi</a>.<br />
<a href="http://english.vietnamnet.vn/en/environment/23626/pollution-in-hanoi.html">Pollution in Hanoi</a>.<br />
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Times of India, June 16th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Garbage-Fire-Turns-Perungudi-into-a-gas-chamber/articleshow/14168944.cms">Garbage Fire Turns Perungudi into a gas chamber</a>.<br />
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Bangkok Post, June 16th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.bangkokpost.com/opinion/opinion/298258/regulate-this-silent-killer">Regulate this silent killer in Bangkok</a>.<br />
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Norden, June 16th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.norden.org/en/news-and-events/news/nordic-workshop-on-action-related-to-short-lived-climate-forcers">Nordic Workshop on action related to Short Lived Climate Forcers</a>.<br />
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Norden, June 16th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.norden.org/en/nordic-council-of-ministers/councils-of-ministers/nordic-council-of-ministers-for-the-environment-mr-m/declarations-and-statements/svalbard-declaration-on-shortlived-climate-forcers">Svalbard Declaration on Shortlived Climate Forcers</a>.<br />
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Info Mongolia, June 15th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.infomongolia.com/ct/ci/4304.">Reducing Air Pollution in Ulaanbaatar</a>.<br />
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Huffington Post, June 15th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mary-anne-hitt/new-soot-pollution-standa_b_1600216.html">New Soot Pollution Standard Benefits Americans, Saves Lives</a>.<br />
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China Daily, June 15th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/xinhua/2012-06-16/content_6199339.html">Mongolia seeks int'l cooperation to improve air quality in capital city</a>.<br />
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Kafila, June 14th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://kafila.org/2012/06/14/the-autorakshasa-and-the-citizen/">The (Auto)Rakshasa and the Citizen</a>.<br />
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People's Daily Online, June 14th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90883/7846404.html">FM: China endeavoring to improve air quality</a>.<br />
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Times of India, June 14th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Clean-air-programme-for-Delhi-ready-for-roll-out/articleshow/14132832.cms">Clean air programme for Delhi ready for roll out</a>.<br />
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UB Post, June 14th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://ubpost.mongolnews.mn/index.php/2011-07-03-14-21-08/88888937-domestictop/7359-drivers-who-do-not-pay-taxes-will-be-fined-">Drivers who do not pay taxes will be fined</a>.<br />
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China Daily, June 13th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2012-06/13/content_15496973.htm">Clearing the air on measuring pollution</a>.<br />
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The Atlantic, June 13th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2012/06/china-has-no-good-answer-to-the-us-embassy-pollution-monitoring/258447/">China Has No Good Answer to the U.S. Embassy Pollution-Monitoring</a>.<br />
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US Department of State, June 13th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2012/06/192270.htm">U.S.-India Bilateral Cooperation on Energy and Climate Change</a>.<br />
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New York Times, June 12th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/13/health/diesel-fumes-cause-lung-cancer-who-says.html">W.H.O. Declares Diesel Fumes Cause Lung Cancer</a>.<br />
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China Daily, June 12th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/business/2012-06/12/content_15495386.htm">Coal will still fuel economic miracles</a>.<br />
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Washington Post, June 12th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/blogpost/post/poll-most-chinese-adults-prioritize-environment-over-economy/2012/06/12/gJQAdaEnXV_blog.html">Most Chinese adults prioritize environment over economy</a>.<br />
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Next Big Future, June 12th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://nextbigfuture.com/2012/06/air-pollution-by-location-and.html">Air Pollution by Location and Incremental Effect from Coal Plants</a>.<br />
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Today Online, June 9th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.todayonline.com/Cars/EDC120609-0000008/Fuel-surprises">Fuel surprises</a>.<br />
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Ceylon Daily News, June 9th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.dailynews.lk/2012/06/08/fea03.asp">Needed: development of a people-friendly transport strategy</a>.<br />
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Financial Express, June 9th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/more.php?news_id=132354&date=2012-06-09">Bogota model: Developing Dhaka as a pedestrian-friendly city</a>.<br />
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People's Daily Online, June 8th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90882/7839762.html">China needs time, room to improve air quality</a>.<br />
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Business Standard, June 8th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/delhi-only-indian-city-to-get-average-green-label/474027/">Delhi only Indian city to get average green label</a>.<br />
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Mid Day, June 8th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.mid-day.com/news/2012/jun/080612-Non-motorised-transport-cell-does-little-to-promote-cycling.htm">Non-motorised transport cell does little to promote cycling</a>.<br />
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The Hindu, June 7th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-newdelhi/article3499013.ece">Air quality in Delhi is fast worsening</a>.<br />
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Santiago Times, June 7th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.santiagotimes.cl/chile/environment/23905-government-report-shows-severe-dangers-of-chiles-air-pollution">Government report shows severe dangers of Chile’s air pollution</a>.<br />
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Christian Science Monitor, June 6th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Making-a-difference/Change-Agent/2012/0606/Heat-absorbing-ceramic-stoves-cut-fuel-use">Heat-absorbing ceramic stoves cut fuel use</a>.<br />
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Prevention Web, June 6th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.preventionweb.net/english/professional/news/v.php?id=27036">On the eve of Rio+20 world remains on unsustainable track despite hundreds of internationally agreed goals and objectives</a>.<br />
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Wall Street Journal, June 6th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://blogs.wsj.com/indiarealtime/2012/06/06/urban-journal-why-everyone-should-want-delhis-brt/">Urban Journal: Why Everyone Should Want Delhi’s BRT</a>.<br />
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Times of India, June 6th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Trends-of-ambient-air-quality-in-city/articleshow/13860155.cms">Trends of ambient air quality in city</a>.<br />
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Wall Street Journal, June 6th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2012/06/06/garbage-problems-piling-up-world-bank-warns/">Garbage Problems Piling Up, World Bank Warns</a>.<br />
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TIME, June 6th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://globalspin.blogs.time.com/2012/06/06/conflict-in-the-air-u-s-will-keep-reporting-on-pollution-in-china">Conflict in the Air: U.S. Vows to Keep Reporting on Pollution in China</a>.<br />
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Shanghai Daily, July 5th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.shanghaidaily.com/nsp/Metro/2012/06/05/Air%2Bquality%2Bimproving%2Bafter%2Bcity%2Baction%2Bplans/">Air quality improving after city action plans</a>.<br />
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Reuters, June 5th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://af.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idAFBRE85408N20120605">China says only it has right to monitor air pollution</a>.<br />
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The Hindu, June 5th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/article3497722.ece">Rising car ridership worsening pollution, congestion in Delhi</a>.<br />
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Wall Street Journal, June 5th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/2012/06/05/u-s-air-monitoring-in-china-vienna-violation/">China to U.S.: Stop Monitoring Our Air</a>.<br />
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Bloomberg, June 5th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.bna.com/epa-allows-states-n12884909823/">EPA Allows Some States to Use Emissions Trading in Cross-State Rule to Reduce Haze</a>.<br />
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China.Org, June 5th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.china.org.cn/environment/2012-06/05/content_25563571.htm">Beijing bordering province to clear air</a>.<br />
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Pakistan Today, June 4th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/06/04/city/lahore/poor-planning-in-bus-transit-system-causing-hardships-to-people/">Poor planning in bus transit system causing hardships to people</a>.<br />
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Environmental Health News, June 4th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.environmentalhealthnews.org/ehs/news/2012/pollution-poverty-and-people-of-color-richmond-day-1">Pollution, Poverty, People of Color: The factory on the hill</a>.<br />
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EurActiv, May 31st, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.euractiv.com/transport/euro-5-emissions-standards-cars-linksdossier-188319">Euro 5 emissions standards for cars</a>.<br />
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Wall Street Journal, May 31st, 2012<br />
<a href="http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/2012/05/31/air-pollution-fuels-hospital-visits-in-hong-kong/">Air Pollution Fuels Hospital Visits in Hong Kong</a>.Sarath Guttikundahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13529753960585200692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439733142690682042.post-62611677016641488802012-06-03T19:08:00.000+05:302012-06-04T19:08:37.141+05:30Air Pollution News & Alerts - June 3rd, 2012<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgODmp5Ly67Rac4UPVPNUNk1mJuxVa4YWzT5ct1PPQUtuCsQEAX6w82_MvmS7wN-oHMsyTwG1A5LtU3W6sQgjI8SswiQPkOuSce1-gK4IcF7mjo6n8vq79fdGSLN4x4MMNxLLGRZQtXn9M/s1600/Urban+Emissions+-+Air+Pollution+News%252C+Alerts%252C+%2526+Information.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="75" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgODmp5Ly67Rac4UPVPNUNk1mJuxVa4YWzT5ct1PPQUtuCsQEAX6w82_MvmS7wN-oHMsyTwG1A5LtU3W6sQgjI8SswiQPkOuSce1-gK4IcF7mjo6n8vq79fdGSLN4x4MMNxLLGRZQtXn9M/s400/Urban+Emissions+-+Air+Pollution+News%252C+Alerts%252C+%2526+Information.jpg" width="400" /></a>
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Kuwait Times, June 3rd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://news.kuwaittimes.net/2012/06/02/epa-playing-major-role-in-safeguarding-environment-17-years-of-successful-activities/">EPA playing major role in safeguarding environment – 17 years of successful activities</a>.<br />
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Xinhua Net, June 3rd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/indepth/2012-06/03/c_131628244.htm">Bangladeshis boil over power cuts amid hot summer</a>.<br />
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The Guardian, June 3rd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/jun/04/government-mixed-signals-carbon-emissions">Government giving firms mixed signals on carbon emissions</a>.<br />
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Scientific American, June 3rd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode.cfm?id=how-climate-change-may-impact-elect-12-06-03">How Climate Change May Impact Electricity Supplies</a>.<br />
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NRDC Switchboard, June 1st, 2012<br />
<a href="http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/khenderson/generating_support_for_cleaner.html">Generating Support for Cleaner Air through Bike Advocacy</a>.<br />
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Scientific American, May 31st, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=ethanol-scheme-bids-to-clean-up-cooking-in-mozambique">Ethanol Scheme Bids to Clean Up Cooking</a>.<br />
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Times of India, May 31st, 2012<br />
<a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/surat/Surat-to-be-Indias-first-Eco-City/articleshow/13678162.cms">Surat to be India's first 'Eco City'</a>.<br />
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Wall Street Journal, May 31st, 2012<br />
<a href="http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/2012/05/31/air-pollution-fuels-hospital-visits-in-hong-kong/">Air Pollution Fuels Hospital Visits in Hong Kong</a>.<br />
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US Global Health Policy, May 31st, 2012<br />
<a href="http://globalhealth.kff.org/Daily-Reports/2012/May/31/GH-053112-Urban-Planning.aspx">Better Urban Planning Needed To Reduce Negative Health Impacts Of Urbanization</a>.<br />
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TIME, May 31st, 2012<br />
<a href="http://ecocentric.blogs.time.com/2012/05/31/drawing-battle-lines-over-american-coal-exports-to-asia">Drawing Battle Lines Over American Coal Exports to Asia</a>.<br />
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LBNL, May 31st, 2012<br />
<a href="http://newscenter.lbl.gov/feature-stories/2012/05/31/hazy-days-berkeley-lab-tackles-pollution-in-mongolia/">Hazy Days: Berkeley Lab Tackles Pollution in Mongolia</a>.<br />
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The Atlantic Cities, May 30th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.theatlanticcities.com/neighborhoods/2012/05/urban-health-desert/2144/">The Urban Health Desert</a>.<br />
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Forbes, May 30th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/justingerdes/2012/05/30/g8-takes-on-short-lived-climate-pollutants/">G8 Takes On Short-Lived Climate Pollutants</a>.<br />
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China Daily, May 30th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/m/shanxi/2012-05/30/content_15427677.htm">Taiyuan to shut down 100 polluters</a>.<br />
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The Standard, May 30th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?we_cat=4&art_id=122930&sid=36550455&con_type=1&d_str=20120530&fc=2">Experts reveal bigger pollution problem</a>.<br />
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Xinhua Net, May 30th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/china/2012-05/30/c_131621249.htm">China scientists find ways to clean polluted soil</a>.<br />
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China Daily, May 30th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/business/2012-05/30/content_15421183.htm">China urbanization rate exceeds 50%</a>.<br />
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Fuzhou News, May 30th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.fjfao.gov.cn/cms/html/english/2012-05-30/6777.html">Fuzhou diversifies urban traffic service</a>.<br />
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The Guardian, May 30th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/may/30/european-union-greenhouse-emissions-rise">EU greenhouse gas emissions rise despite climate change policies</a>.<br />
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The Guardian, May 30th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/may/30/companies-block-action-climate-change">Top US companies shelling out to block action on climate change</a>.<br />
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The New York Times, May 30th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/31/business/energy-environment/us-imposes-duties-on-chinese-wind-towers.html">U.S. Imposes Duties on Chinese Wind Tower Makers</a>.<br />
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CNN Money, May 29th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://money.cnn.com/2012/05/29/investing/china-oil-energy/index.htm">China paying billions for oil deals in the Americas</a>.<br />
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The Diplomat, May 29th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://the-diplomat.com/china-power/2012/05/29/chinas-multifaceted-coal-problem/">China’s Multifaceted Coal Problem</a>.<br />
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China Dialogue, May 28th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/show/single/en/4948">Waste Pollution in Paradise in Indian North</a>.<br />
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MSNBC, May 25th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/47570848/ns/world_news-world_environment/#.T8xmIsXm6T5">Is China poor? Key question at latest climate talks</a>.<br />
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Indian Express, May 25th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/city-anchor-at-university-chowk-2wheelers-hit-10-000-per-peak-hour/953728/">At university chowk, 2-wheelers hit 10,000 per peak hour in Pune</a>.<br />
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Shanghaiist, May 25th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://shanghaiist.com/2012/05/25/good_bad_and_the_ugly_chinese_citie.php">Good, bad and the ugly: Chinese cities ranked by air quality</a>.<br />
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Scientific American, May 25th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=how-worlds-weather-could-quickly-run-amok">Climate Armageddon: How the World's Weather Could Quickly Run Amok</a>.<br />
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Environmental Research Web, March 24th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://environmentalresearchweb.org/cws/article/news/49757">Short-lived pollutants cause tropical expansion</a>.<br />
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CIRES, May 24th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://cires.colorado.edu/blogs/mongolia/2012/05/22/ulaanbaatar-air-pollution-under-the-microscope/">Ulaanbaatar air pollution under the microscope</a>.<br />
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Economic Times, May 24th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-05-24/news/31838891_1_urban-population-urban-areas-urban-development">Cities may face collapse due to lack of funds, focus</a>.<br />
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NRDC Switchboard, May 24th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/mgeertsma/refinery_air_pollution_protect.html">Refinery Air Pollution: Protections for Some Communities, Delay for Many</a>.<br />
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Reuters, May 24th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/24/us-co2-iea-idUSBRE84N0MJ20120524">Global CO2 emissions hit record in 2011 led by China: IEA</a>.<br />
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China Dialogue, May 23rd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/show/single/en/4942">Power beats tourism in Nepal</a>.<br />
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UNEP, May 22nd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://new.unep.org/newscentre/default.aspx?DocumentID=2683&ArticleID=9134">All G8 Countries Back Action on Black Carbon, Methane and Other Short Lived Climate Pollutants</a>.<br />
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Global Times, May 21st, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.globaltimes.cn/NEWS/tabid/99/ID/710453/High-PM25-linked-to-deaths.aspx">High PM2.5 linked to deaths</a>.<br />
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Wall Street Journal, May 21st, 2012<br />
<a href="http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2012/05/21/why-asia-is-a-hub-for-bikes/?mod=google_news_blog">Why Asia is a Hub for Bikes</a>.<br />
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Times of India, May 20th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/surat/Vapi-most-polluted-industrial-cluster-again/articleshow/13320549.cms">Vapi most polluted industrial cluster in India again</a>.<br />
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China Daily, May 18th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2012-05/18/content_15326070.htm">New standards for fuel to reduce pollution in city</a>.<br />
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China Daily, May 17th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2012-05/17/content_15314928.htm">Trash hill casts shadow on village</a>.<br />
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Deccan Chronicle, May 17th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/cities/hyderabad/carcinogens-new-parameters-air-quality-standards-245">Carcinogens new parameters for air quality standards</a>.<br />
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Today's Zaman, May 17th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.todayszaman.com/news-280635-world-bank-says-air-pollution-a-problem-in-istanbul-ankara.html">World Bank says air pollution a problem in İstanbul, Ankara</a>.<br />
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China Daily, May 16th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-05/16/content_15302187.htm">Air assessments differ due to separate criteria</a>.<br />
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The Atlantic, May 16th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2012/05/your-heart-on-air-pollution-an-olympic-case-study/257236/">Your Heart on Air Pollution: An Olympic Case Study</a>.<br />
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ESI-Africa, May 16th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.esi-africa.com/node/14674">Forget global warming and move up to real climate change</a>.<br />
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Nature, May 16th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.nature.com/nindia/2012/120516/full/nindia.2012.71.html">Brahmaputra valley pushing 'glacier-melting pollutants' into Himalayas</a>.<br />
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BBC, May 15th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-18070869">Pollution cuts improve heart health - Beijing study</a>.<br />
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US News, May 15th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://health.usnews.com/health-news/news/articles/2012/05/15/beijings-olympic-smog-shows-pollutions-effect-on-health">Beijing's Olympic Smog Shows Pollution's Effect on Health</a>.<br />
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UPI Asia, May 15th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.upiasia.com/Health/2012/05/15/Most-satisfied-with-air-water-quality/UPI-38301337057190/">Most satisfied with air, water quality</a>.<br />
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All Africa, May 14th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://allafrica.com/stories/201205150484.html">Uganda: Deal With Kampala Traffic Jams</a>.<br />
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English Eastday News, May 12th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://english.eastday.com/e/120512/u1a6549618.html">US consulate to release PM2.5 air-quality readings in Shanghai</a>.<br />
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The Jakarta Post, May 12th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2012/05/12/editorial-car-free-days-best-policy.html">Editorial: Car-free days the best policy</a>?<br />
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Times of India, May 11th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-11/pune/31668143_1_public-transport-pedestrians-and-cyclists-roads">Cities must be designed for people, not vehicles: Centre for Science and Environment</a>.<br />
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Yonhap News Agency, May 11th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/national/2012/05/11/55/0302000000AEN20120511003500315F.HTML">Seoul's fine dust level hits record low</a>.<br />
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Business Standard, May 11th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/delhi-only-indian-city-to-get-average-green-label/474027/">Delhi only Indian city to get average green label</a>.<br />
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Daily Times, May 10th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2012%5C05%5C10%5Cstory_10-5-2012_pg7_10">Detrimental air pollution: another trauma</a>.<br />
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Fuel Fix, May 10th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://fuelfix.com/blog/2012/05/10/report-carbon-capture-not-growing-fast-enough-to-reduce-co2-pollution/">Carbon capture not growing fast enough to reduce CO2 pollution</a>.<br />
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Demotix, May 10th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.demotix.com/news/1205001/air-pollution-now-costs-tk-124-billion-year-dhaka-city">Air pollution now costs Tk 124 billion a year in Dhaka city</a>.<br />
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Times of India, May 9th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/13060114.cms">Citizens' groups uphold merits of underground metro project</a>.<br />
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The Nature, May 9th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.nature.com/news/climate-forecasting-a-break-in-the-clouds-1.10593">Climate forecasting: A break in the clouds</a>.<br />
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China Daily, May 9th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-05/09/content_15252120.htm">Beijing to eliminate heavy polluters</a>.<br />
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India PR Wire, May 8th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.indiaprwire.com/pressrelease/electronic-components/20120509119419.htm">Enterprises & Institutions increase value of their rooftops with "Solid sun-shade Solutions"</a>.<br />
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Ghana Business News, May 8th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/2012/05/08/ghana-likely-to-be-priority-country-for-un-led-global-alliance-for-clean-cookstoves/">Ghana likely to be priority country for UN-led Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves</a>.<br />
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Bloomberg, May 8th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.bna.com/fine-particles-black-n12884909246/">Fine Particles, Black Carbon May Be Added To Controlled Pollutants Under Air Convention</a>.<br />
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Washington Post, May 8th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/ezra-klein/post/what-cook-stoves-tell-us-about-the-limits-of-technology/2012/05/08/gIQApp8YAU_blog.html">What cookstoves tell us about the limits of technology</a>.<br />
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The Wall Street Journal, May 8th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/2012/05/08/businesses-biggest-hong-kong-complaints-pollution-schools/">Businesses’ Biggest Hong Kong Complaints: Pollution, Schools</a>.<br />
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Peking University, May 8th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://english.pku.edu.cn/News_Events/News/Focus/9312.htm">PM2.5 exposure associated with increases in total and cardiopulmonary mortality in North China</a>.<br />
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Business Council of Mongolia, May 7th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.bcmongolia.org/news/2001-curbing-air-pollution-in-ulaanbaatar-">Curbing Air Pollution in Ulaanbaatar</a>.<br />
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Look at Vietnam, April 30th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.lookatvietnam.com/2012/04/transport-ministry-bans-use-of-unsafe-modified-trucks.html">Transport Ministry bans use of ‘unsafe” modified trucks</a>.Sarath Guttikundahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13529753960585200692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439733142690682042.post-73036422328069035882012-05-06T08:38:00.000+05:302012-05-10T08:40:36.976+05:30Air Pollution News & Alerts - May 6th, 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Environmental Research Web, May, 2012<br />
<a href="http://environmentalresearchweb.org/blog/2012/05/urban-transport-in-the-develop.html">Urban Transport in the Developing World</a>.<br />
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Pan American News, May 6th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.panarmenian.net/eng/news/106264/">Iran, China to make electric cars</a>.<br />
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PRN News, May 5th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.pressreleasenetwork.com/newsroom/news_view.phtml?news_id=3782">Beijing Air Quality Data Now Much More Visible To Travelers</a>.<br />
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Hindustan Times, May 4th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/No-study-to-check-air-above-Yamuna/Article1-850304.aspx">No study to check air above Yamuna</a>.<br />
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China Daily, May 4th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/opinion/2012-05/04/content_15204898.htm">Locking cities into low-carbon growth</a>.<br />
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The Economist, May 4th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.economist.com/blogs/freeexchange/2012/05/technology-and-development">The limits of plug-and-play development</a>.<br />
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Prensa Latina, May 4th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.plenglish.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=503572&Itemid=1">Chilean Capital on Environmental Alert</a>.<br />
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CNN, May 4th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2012/05/04/tech/smog-eating-tiles-california/index.html">Smog-eating tiles gobble up air pollution</a>.<br />
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RTT News, May 4th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.rttnews.com/1877314/china-called-to-urgently-reduce-urban-emissions.aspx">China Called To Urgently Reduce Urban Emissions</a>.<br />
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Global Post, May 3rd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.globalpost.com/dispatches/globalpost-blogs/india/india-walk-bicycle-green">GreenTalk: Indians fight for the right to walk, or bicycle</a>.<br />
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Global Post, May 3rd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.globalpost.com/dispatches/globalpost-blogs/india/india-walk-bicycle-green">GreenTalk: Indians fight for the right to walk, or bicycle</a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.globalpost.com/dispatches/globalpost-blogs/india/india-walk-bicycle-green" target="_blank"><br /></a><a href="http://www.globalpost.com/dispatches/globalpost-blogs/india/india-walk-bicycle-green" target="_blank">
</a>The Financial, May 3rd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://finchannel.com/Main_News/Banks/108511_A_Low-carbon_Path_will_Make_Chinese_Cities_More_Sustainable_and_Livable/">A Low-carbon Path will Make Chinese Cities More Sustainable and Livable</a>.<br />
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The Guardian, May 3rd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/datablog/interactive/2012/may/03/air-pollution-london-map">How bad is London's air quality? Find out using this interactive tool</a>.<br />
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Voices of America, May 2nd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.voanews.com/english/news/africa/east/Aid-Groups-Meeting-in-Kenya-Promote-Clean-Cookstoves-149814185.html">Aid Groups Meeting in Kenya Promote 'Clean Cookstoves'</a>.<br />
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The News Gateway of Vietnam, May 2nd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.tuoitrenews.vn/cmlink/tuoitrenews/features/vietnam-air-pollution-among-the-worst-in-the-world-1.70439">Vietnam air pollution among the worst in the world</a>.<br />
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Center for American Progress, May 2nd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2012/05/global_clean_energy.html">Working Together for Global Clean Energy</a>.<br />
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The Financial, May 2nd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://finchannel.com/news_flash/Banks/108421_China%3A_460,000_Xiangyang_Residents_to_Enjoy_Better_Public_Transport/">China: 460,000 Xiangyang Residents to Enjoy Better Public Transport</a>.<br />
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The Hindu, May 2nd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/economy/article3376588.ece?ref=wl_industry-and-economy">IFC to help Gujarat replicate rooftop solar project in 5 more cities</a>.<br />
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Air Quality News, May 2nd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.airqualitynews.com/2012/05/02/defra-study-suggests-progress-on-air-quality-is-stalling/">Defra study suggests progress on air quality is stalling</a>.<br />
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NRDC Switchboard, May 1st, 2012<br />
<a href="http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/nrdcnews/amy_mall_spoke_to_bloomberg.html">NRDC in the News 5/1: Disclosing fracking chemicals, killer air pollution, NRDC's vision for cleaner energy future, and more..</a>.<br />
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The Washington Times, May 1st, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/may/1/air-pollution-studies-important-for-health/">Air-pollution studies important for health</a>.<br />
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Asia Sentinal, May 1st, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.asiasentinel.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4465&Itemid=189">Treating Asthma</a>.<br />
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State Journal, May 1st, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.statejournal.com/story/17942729/researchers-gas-industry-secrecy-obstructs-public-health">Researchers: Gas industry secrecy obstructs public health</a>.<br />
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NRDC Switchboard, April 30th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/mwyenn/nrdc_sues_epa_over_inadequate.html">NRDC sues EPA over inadequate plan to clean up LA's smog</a>.<br />
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NRDC Switchboard, April 30th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/dbryk/two_new_reports_again_highligh.html">Two new reports again highlight economic, pollution-saving benefits of RGGI</a>.<br />
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UNEP, April 30th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://na.unep.net/geas/getUNEPPageWithArticleIDScript.php?article_id=81">The end to cheap oil: a threat to food security and an incentive to reduce fossil fuels in agriculture</a>.<br />
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Wall Street Journal, April 30th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/2012/04/30/no-easy-scapegoat-for-hong-kong-pollution/?mod=google_news_blog">No Easy Scapegoat for Hong Kong Pollution</a>.<br />
<br />
UB Post, April 28th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://ubpost.mongolnews.mn/index.php/2011-07-24-01-42-01/88888930-politicstop/7149-new-bus-lanes-could-be-fastracked-with-usd-2799-million-loan-">New Bus Lanes Could be Fastracked with USD 279.9 million loan</a>.<br />
<br />
Business Daily, April 28th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Stoves+project+seeks+adoption+of+clean+cooking+technology/-/539546/1394982/-/fsw5it/-/">Stoves project to provide clean cooking technology in Kenya</a>.<br />
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Info Mongolia, April 28th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.infomongolia.com/ct/ci/3905">Proposal to Reduce Air Pollution in Mongolia was Introduced in Washington DC</a>.<br />
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The National, April 28th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.thenational.ae/lifestyle/motoring/chaotic-beijing-motor-show-has-ever-increasing-global-influence">Chaotic Beijing motor show has ever-increasing global influence</a>.<br />
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Phys.Org, April 27th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://phys.org/news/2012-04-polluting-china-sake-economic-growth.html">Polluting China for the sake of economic growth</a>.<br />
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The Guardian, April 27th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2012/apr/27/china-biggest-market-world">China's great leap forward – into the supermarket</a>.<br />
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The Financial, April 27th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://finchannel.com/Main_News/Banks/108086_China%3A_460,000_Xiangyang_residents_to_enjoy_better_public_transport/">China: 460,000 Xiangyang residents to enjoy better public transport</a>.<br />
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The Hindu, April 27th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/article3360232.ece">Make Delhi car owners pay three times more for parking</a>.<br />
<br />
Market Watch, April 26th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.marketwatch.com/story/citi-to-purchase-117-million-tonnes-of-carbon-credits-in-innovative-microfinance-deal-with-microenergy-credits-and-mongolias-xacbank-2012-04-26">Citi
to Purchase 1.17 Million Tonnes of Carbon Credits in Innovative
Microfinance Deal with MicroEnergy Credits and Mongolia's XacBank</a>.<br />
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Reuters, April 25th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://af.reuters.com/article/commoditiesNews/idAFB9E8D02820120425">China State Grid aims to sell $7.9 bln coal, power unit -sources</a>.<br />
<br />
The World Bank, April 25th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/2012/04/25/curbing-air-pollution-in-mongolia-capital">Curbing Air Pollution in Mongolia’s Capital</a>.<br />
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4-Traders, April 25th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.4-traders.com/news/New-Paths-in-Urban-Transport--14294391/">New Paths in Urban Transport</a>.<br />
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EU Climate Action, April 25th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://ec.europa.eu/clima/news/articles/news_2012042502_en.htm">European Commission joins Climate and Clean Air Coalition</a>.<br />
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Scripps Institute, April 25th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://scrippsnews.ucsd.edu/Releases/?releaseID=1262">UCSD Researchers: Where International Climate Policy Has Failed, Grassroots Efforts Can Succeed</a>.<br />
<br />
Los Angeles Times, April 25th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-china-suv-20120425,0,2080879.story">SUVs are big in China</a>.<br />
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Christian Science Monitor, April 25th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.csmonitor.com/Environment/2012/0425/US-air-pollution-hits-10-year-low-report-finds">US air pollution hits 10-year low</a>.<br />
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BBC, April 25th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-17827814">London election: Mayors' air pollution records compared</a>.<br />
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NRDC Switchboard, April 24th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/jschmidt/time_to_help_power_the_world_w.html">Time to Help Power the World with renewable energy at the 2012 Earth Summit</a>.<br />
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Shanghai Daily, April 24th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.shanghaidaily.com/nsp/Metro/2012/04/24/City%2Bto%2Btest%2Bhomes%2Bfor%2Bindoor%2BPM25%2Bair%2Bpollution/">City to test homes for indoor PM2.5 air pollution</a>.<br />
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The Hindu, April 24th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article3349151.ece">Govt. to free diesel prices; no such proposal for LPG</a>.<br />
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EDF, April 24th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://blogs.edf.org/texascleanairmatters/2012/04/24/if-it-is-so-clean-why-is-white-stallion-trying-to-rollback-clean-air-rules/">If It Is So Clean, Why Is White Stallion Trying To Rollback Clean Air Rules</a>?<br />
<br />
Business Green, April 24th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.businessgreen.com/bg/news/2169892/boris-campaign-smog">Is Boris’ campaign going up in smog</a>?<br />
<br />
Science Daily, April 24th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120424154341.htm">Do Urban 'Heat Islands' Hint at Trees of Future</a>?<br />
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Focus Taiwan, April 23rd,2012<br />
<a href="http://focustaiwan.tw/ShowNews/WebNews_Detail.aspx?Type=aSOC&ID=201204230035">Develop smaller towns, not cities, to protect environment</a>.NRDC Switchboard, April 23rd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/jwalke/dirty_little_secrets_behind_th.html">Dirty Secrets Behind the Campaign to Poison Your Air</a>.<br />
<br />
The New York Times, April 23rd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://india.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/23/the-cookstove-conundrum/">The Cookstove Conundrum</a>.<br />
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Xinhua Net, April 23rd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/china/2012-04/23/c_131545803.htm">Power-strapped China to see blackouts this summer</a>.<br />
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People's China Daily, April 23rd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90882/7795821.html">Beijing pollution plan 'falls far short'</a>.<br />
<br />
Mother Jones, April 23rd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://motherjones.com/blue-marble/2012/04/vietnam-motorbikes-pollution">Why Motorbikes Can Be Worse for the Planet Than Cars</a>.<br />
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Oil Price, April 23rd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://oilprice.com/Energy/Natural-Gas/Rickshaws-Run-on-Compressed-Natural-Gas-Could-Help-Delhis-Pollution-Problem.html">Rickshaws Run on Compressed Natural Gas Could Help Delhi's Pollution Problem</a>.<br />
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IBN Live, April 22nd, 2012<a href="http://ibnlive.in.com/news/coming-up-innovation-centre-for-climate-change/251002-60-117.html">Coming up, Innovation Centre for Climate Change</a>.<br />
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The Hindu, April 21st, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-newdelhi/article3338097.ece">Court orders clearing of lanes for cycle-rickshaws in Delhi</a>.<br />
<br />
Science Daily, 20th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120420092020.htm">NASA Image Gallery Highlights Earth's Changing Face</a>.<br />
<br />
New York Times, April 18th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/19/science/earth/epa-caps-emissions-at-gas-and-oil-wells.html">U.S. Caps Emissions in Drilling for Fuel</a>.<br />
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The Hindu, April 16th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/article3319104.ece">Plans to make Hyderabad pedestrian-friendly</a>.<br />
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Times of India, April 15th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-15/kanpur/31345069_1_lala-lajpta-rai-asthma-patients-sudden-variations">Kanpur city witnessing rise in respiratory ailment cases</a>.<br />
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Times of India, April 14th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-14/pune/31341988_1_cng-kits-new-rickshaws-rickshaw-drivers">17,787 rickshaws have switched over to Compressed Natural Gas in Pune</a>.<a href="http://www.globalpost.com/dispatches/globalpost-blogs/india/india-walk-bicycle-green" target="_blank"><br /></a>Sarath Guttikundahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13529753960585200692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439733142690682042.post-62180932815726972512012-04-22T11:56:00.000+05:302012-04-25T11:56:23.485+05:30Air Pollution News & Alerts - April 22nd, 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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China Energy Group, LBNL, April, 2012<br />
<a href="http://china.lbl.gov/publications/potential-energy-savings-and-co2-emissions-reduction-chinas-cement-industry">Potential energy savings and CO2 emissions reduction of China's cement industry</a>.<br />
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Deccan Chronicle, April 22nd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.deccanchronicle.com/node/115643">Urban housing still a myth</a>.<br />
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New York Times, April 20th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://rendezvous.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/20/attention-expats-singapore-is-better-than-hong-kong/">Attention Expats: Singapore is Better Than Hong Kong</a>.<br />
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The Guardian, April 20th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/apr/20/air-pollution-killing-13000-people-year">Air pollution prematurely killing 13,000 people a year in Britain</a>.<br />
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Mail Online, April 20th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2132753/Pollution-traffic-planes-power-stations-killing-13-000-Britons-year.html">Pollution from traffic, planes and power stations 'killing 13,000 Britons a year'</a>.<br />
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People's Daily Online, April 20th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90882/7793501.html">China vows more transparency in pollution control</a>.<br />
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China Daily, April 20th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-04/20/content_15102575.htm">Beijing air quality ranks 3rd from bottom</a>.<br />
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Manila Standard Today, April 20th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/2012/04/20/a-penchant-for-superlatives/">A penchant for superlatives</a>.<br />
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Energetica, April 20th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.energetica-india.net/news/we-can-eradicate-energy-poverty-in-india-by-2020">We can eradicate energy poverty in India by 2020</a>.<br />
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US Embassy, Mongolia, April 19th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://iipdigital.usembassy.gov/st/english/article/2012/04/201204194257.html#axzz1sjyF7Zos">Mongolians Can Breathe Easier This Earth Day</a>.<br />
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Bernama, April 19th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v6/newsworld.php?id=660259">News Analysis: Philippines's Ejeepneys Steer Country Towards A Greener Public Transport System</a>.<br />
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All Africa, April 19th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://allafrica.com/stories/201204191157.html">Africa: Muthiah - Time Is Right, Time Is Now for Clean Cookstoves</a>.<br />
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NRDC Switchboard, April 19th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/dlashof/financial_analysts_private_eco.html">Financial
Analysts, Private Economists, and Government Forecasters All Agree:
Market Realities, not EPA, Driving New Power Plants Away from Coal</a>.<br />
<br />
Climate Watch, April 19th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://blogs.kqed.org/climatewatch/2012/04/19/thinking-long-term-about-power-plants/">Thinking Long-Term About Power Plants</a>.<br />
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Huffington Post, April 19th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/wendy-gordon/air-pollution-obesity_b_1439095.html">Urban Air Pollutant Linked to Obesity</a>.<br />
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Bloomberg, April 19th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-04-19/china-to-give-stimulus-for-development-of-electric-vehicles-1-.html">China to Give Stimulus for Development of Electric Vehicles</a>.<br />
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The Guardian, April 19th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/apr/19/air-pollution-londoners-boris-jones?newsfeed=true">Air pollution is killing Londoners and Boris is ignoring it</a>.<br />
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Huffington Post, April 18th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mark-tercek/china-environment_b_1432549.html">In China, a Growing Call to Environmental Action</a>.<br />
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Fierce Energy, April 18th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.fierceenergy.com/story/next-generation-vehicles-addressing-air-quality-fuel-and-efficiency/2012-04-18">Next-Generation Vehicles: Addressing air quality, fuel and efficiency</a>.<br />
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Phys.Org, April 18th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://phys.org/news/2012-04-analysis-atmospheric-ecologic-economic-forest.html">Analysis raises atmospheric, ecologic and economic doubts about forest bioenergy</a>.<br />
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Huffington Post, April 18th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mark-tercek/china-environment_b_1432549.html">In China, a Growing Call to Environmental Action</a>.<br />
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Wall Street Journal, April 18th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://blogs.wsj.com/scene/2012/04/18/singapore-asias-most-livable-city">Singapore, Asia’s Most Livable City</a>.<br />
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East Day News, April 18th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://english.eastday.com/e/120418/u1a6495991.html">Solutions sought on soot as city suffers 140 hazy days per year</a>.<br />
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CSR Asia, April 18th, 2012<br />
<span><a href="http://csr-asia.com/weekly_detail.php?id=12660">Getting Our Priorities Right – Cleaner Air in Hong Kong</a>.<br /><br />People's Daily Online, April 18th, 2012</span><br />
<a href="http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90882/7791163.html">Air quality in Guangzhou deteriorates</a>.<br />
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Peace Earth News, April 18th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.pej.org/html/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=9495&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0">Coal Ash: China's Forgotten Pollutant</a>.<br />
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Mother Nature Network, April 18th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.mnn.com/family/babies-pregnancy/stories/air-pollution-may-contribute-to-childhood-obesity">Air pollution may contribute to childhood obesity</a>.<br />
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China Daily, April 17th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-04/17/content_15071399.htm">Air quality in Guangzhou deteriorates</a>.<br />
<a href="http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-04/17/content_15071399.htm" target="_blank"><br /></a><a href="http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-04/17/content_15071399.htm" target="_blank">
</a>Bloomberg, April 17th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-04-17/drillers-say-costs-manageable-from-pending-gas-emissions-rule.html">Drillers Say Costs Manageable From Pending Gas Emissions Rule</a>.<br />
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All Africa, April 17th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://allafrica.com/stories/201204170944.html">Africa: Five Renewable Sources of Energy for Farmers in Developing Countries</a>.<br />
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BBC, April 17th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-17704116">Traffic pollution kills 5,000 a year in UK</a>.<br />
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Science Daily, April 16th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120416113105.htm">Diesel Technologies Drastically Cut Emissions Under Real-World Conditions</a>.<br />
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Science Codex, April 16th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.sciencecodex.com/diesel_technologies_drastically_cut_emissions_under_realworld_conditions-89711">Diesel technologies drastically cut emissions under real-world conditions</a>.<br />
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New Scientist, April 16th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg21428600.200-no-need-to-wait-for-the-clean-air-dividend.html">No need to wait for the clean air dividend</a>.<br />
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Indian Express, April 16th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.indianexpress.com/news/carbon-trading-moef-launches-pilot-scheme-in-3-states/937313/0">Carbon trading: MoEF launches pilot scheme in 3 states</a>.<br />
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The New York Times, April 14th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/15/world/africa/in-nigeria-a-preview-of-an-overcrowded-planet.html">Nigeria Tested by Rapid Rise in Population</a>.<br />
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Science Daily, April 13th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120413100859.htm">How to Curb Discharge of the Most Potent Greenhouse Gas: 50-Percent Reduction in Meat Consumption and Emissions</a>.<br />
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Huffington Post, April 13th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jake-schmidt/clean-energy-investments-_b_1421880.html">Clean Energy Investments Continue to Soar: Time to "Triple Down" on Renewable Electricity</a>.<br />
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The Guardian, April 13th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/apr/13/less-meat-prevent-climate-change">Eat less meat to prevent climate disaster</a>.<br />
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National Geographic, April 12th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/energy/2012/04/120412-delhii-india-auto-rickshaws/">Delhi Offers Cleaner Auto Rickshaws, but Residents Choose Cars</a>.<br />
<br />
Ecologist, April 12th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.theecologist.org/green_green_living/out_and_about/1310047/how_green_is_your_fuel.html">How green is your fuel</a>?<br />
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Plos Blogs, April 12th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://blogs.plos.org/speakingofmedicine/2012/04/12/increased-information-transparency-is-needed-to-fight-air-pollution-in-china/">Increased Information Transparency is Needed to Fight Air Pollution in China</a>.<br />
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Philippine Star, April 12th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=796091&publicationSubCategoryId=66">Metro Manila's deadly air</a>.<br />
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NRDC Switchboard, April 11th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/skeane/how_clean_are_your_clothes_pol.html">How Clean Are Your Clothes? Pollution from China's Textile Industry</a>.<br />
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China Daily, April 11th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/travel/2012-04/11/content_15023692.htm">Expats rank Chinese cities</a>.<br />
<br />
The Guardian, April 11th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/apr/11/china-environmental-press-awards">Citizen journalism triumphs at China environmental press awards</a>.<br />
<br />
Nature, April 11th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v484/n7393/full/484161a.html">Policy: Cleaning China's air</a>.<br />
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People's Daily Online, April 10th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90882/7782638.html">Guangzhou to increase PM2.5 monitoring sites</a>.<br />
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Yale Environment 360, April 10th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://e360.yale.edu/feature/chinas_ma_jun_on_the_fight_to_clean_up_beijings_dirty_air/2515/">China’s Ma Jun on the Fight To Clean up Beijing’s Dirty Air</a>.<br />
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The Guardian, April 10th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/apr/10/internet-beijing-dirty-air-pollution">How the internet is powering the fight against Beijing's dirty air</a>.<br />
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China Daily, April 10th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-04/10/content_15008653.htm">To dump or not to dump? That is the question</a>.<br />
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Caixin Online, April 9th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://english.caixin.com/2012-04-09/100377172.html">Sweeping Pollution Under the Rug</a>.<br />
<br />
China Daily, April 9th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2012-04/09/content_15000935.htm">Supporting sustainable urbanization</a>.<br />
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Watt's Up With That, April 9th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://wattsupwiththat.com/2012/04/09/too-many-cooks-spoil-the-carbon-footprint/">Too many cooks spoil the carbon footprint</a>.<br />
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The Wall Street Journal, April 9th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303815404577334013970875438.html">Study Questions Natural Gas's Environmental Benefits</a>.<br />
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Sudan Vision, April 9th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://news.sudanvisiondaily.com/details.html?rsnpid=208825">Population Growth in the Arab Region (1-3)</a>.<br />
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Wonk Blog, April 9th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/ezra-klein/post/what-happens-to-us-coal-if-we-dont-burn-it/2012/04/09/gIQAEuxw5S_blog.html">What happens to America’s coal if we don’t burn it</a>?<br />
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Scientific American, April 6th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=grid-unlocked-how-street">Grid Unlocked: How Street Networks Evolve as Cities Grow</a>.<br />
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SEI News, March 27th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.sei-international.org/-news-archive/2324">Concerted efforts needed to secure key resources for low-carbon future</a>.Sarath Guttikundahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13529753960585200692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439733142690682042.post-25696006663061460582012-04-08T21:09:00.000+05:302012-04-10T21:10:23.208+05:30Air Pollution News & Alerts - April 8th, 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgODmp5Ly67Rac4UPVPNUNk1mJuxVa4YWzT5ct1PPQUtuCsQEAX6w82_MvmS7wN-oHMsyTwG1A5LtU3W6sQgjI8SswiQPkOuSce1-gK4IcF7mjo6n8vq79fdGSLN4x4MMNxLLGRZQtXn9M/s1600/Urban+Emissions+-+Air+Pollution+News%252C+Alerts%252C+%2526+Information.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="75" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgODmp5Ly67Rac4UPVPNUNk1mJuxVa4YWzT5ct1PPQUtuCsQEAX6w82_MvmS7wN-oHMsyTwG1A5LtU3W6sQgjI8SswiQPkOuSce1-gK4IcF7mjo6n8vq79fdGSLN4x4MMNxLLGRZQtXn9M/s400/Urban+Emissions+-+Air+Pollution+News%252C+Alerts%252C+%2526+Information.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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NDTV Profit, April 8th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://profit.ndtv.com/News/Article/five-ways-to-escape-fuel-price-hike-301380">Five ways to escape fuel price hike</a>.<br />
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China Daily, April 8th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2012-04/09/content_15000935.htm">Supporting sustainable urbanization</a>.<br />
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Vietnam News, April 8th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://vietnamnews.vnagency.com.vn/opinion/in-the-spotlight/223220/air-pollution-threatens-national-health.html">Air pollution threatens national health in Vietnam</a>.<br />
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The LiveMint, April 6th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.livemint.com/2012/04/04215540/Extension-of-emission-norms-hi.html">Extension of emission norms hits hurdle</a>.<br />
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Scientific American, April 6th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=better-engines-for-rickshaws">Different Strokes: New Lower-Pollution Auto Rickshaw Engines Could Save Lives, Curb Climate Change</a>.<br />
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International Business Line, April 6th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/325076/20120406/air-pollution-china.htm">Air Pollution in China: Government Air Quality Figures Questioned</a>.<br />
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China Daily, April 5th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/life/2012-04/05/content_14981400.htm">Clearing the air using Air Filters</a>.<br />
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Bretton Woods, April 5th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.brettonwoodsproject.org/art-569967">World Bank backs dirty energy despite objections</a>.<br />
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MSN Autos, April 4th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://editorial.autos.msn.com/blogs/autosblogpost.aspx?post=bd9ab1c7-cd5c-48f4-82b7-a372a9610d1f">Gasoline-Free Breathing, 1 Car at a Time</a>.<br />
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The Hindu, April 3rd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/article3276612.ece">BRTS trial run in a week in Vijayawada</a>.<br />
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Huffington Post, April 3rd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/gene-karpinski/epa-pollution_b_1397802.html">EPA Proposes Historic Industrial Carbon Pollution Standards</a>.<br />
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Jakarta Post, April 3rd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2012/04/03/the-oil-party-not-over-yet-next-energy-security.html">The oil party is not over yet, next is energy security</a>.<br />
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Euractiv, April 2nd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.euractiv.com/energy/biomass-insanity-may-threaten-eu-carbon-targets-news-511891">Biomass 'insanity' may threaten EU carbon targets</a>.<br />
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China Daily, April 2nd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-04/02/content_14969822.htm">Green rooftops help clean up Beijing's air</a>.<br />
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UB Post, April 2nd, 2012<a href="http://ubpost.mongolnews.mn/index.php/2011-07-24-01-47-35/88888945-opiniontop/7026-as-the-smoke-settles-dust-rises-">As the smoke settles, dust rises</a>.<br />
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China Daily, April 2nd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-04/02/content_14969822.htm">Green rooftops help clean up Beijing's air</a>.<br />
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The Economic Times, April 2nd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/environment/pollution/delhi-air-quality-was-worst-in-march-study/articleshow/12505756.cms">Delhi air quality was worst in March</a>.<br />
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Science Daily, April 2nd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120402144930.htm">Fertilizer Use Responsible for Increase in Nitrous Oxide in Atmosphere</a>.<br />
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The Guardian, April 2nd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/datablog/interactive/2012/apr/02/sea-level-rise-america">Interactive: how would a rise in sea-level affect US cities</a>?<br />
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The Guardian, April 2nd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/apr/02/temperature-record-climate-change-warming">Do temperature records reliably show the planet is warming</a>?<br />
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The Guardian, April 2nd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/datablog/interactive/2012/apr/02/energy-use-map-electricity-gas">The domestic energy use map of Britain</a>.<br />
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The City Fix, April 2nd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://thecityfix.com/blog/brt-by-the-numbers-new-database-launched">BRT by the Numbers: New Database Launched</a>.<br />
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China Dialogue, April 2nd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/show/single/en/4852">Chinese power, Burmese politics</a>.<br />
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Scientific American, April 2nd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=the-new-geopolitics-of-global-warming">A Tour of the New Geopolitics of Global Warming</a>.<br />
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City Journal, March 31st, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20120331/Home/editorial.html">Selective subsidies needed</a>.<br />
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Focus Taiwan, March 31st, 2012<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1212763068"><br />
</a> <a href="http://focustaiwan.tw/ShowNews/WebNews_Detail.aspx?Type=aSOC&ID=201203310011">Dust storms may affect air quality over weekend</a>.<br />
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Financial Express, March 31st, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/more.php?news_id=125135&date=2012-03-31">Brick kilns: Pollution, advance technologies and carbon credits</a>.<br />
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The Guardian, March 30th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/mar/30/mayor-london-air-pollution">Which mayoral candidate will tackle London's air pollution</a>?<br />
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Scientific American, March 29th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode.cfm?id=compressed-air-car-winds-way-to-mar-12-03-29">Compressed-Air Car Winds Way to Market</a>.<br />
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The Wall Street Journal, March 29th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/03/29/is-china-headed-for-oil-addiction">Is China Headed for Oil Addiction</a>?<br />
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ASEAN China, March 29th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.asean-cn.org/Item/4785.aspx">Philippine gov't strengthens air quality monitoring</a>.<br />
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Environmental Research Web, March 29th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://environmentalresearchweb.org/cws/article/yournews/49148">Time to act: the opportunity to simultaneously mitigate air pollution and climate change</a>.<br />
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Science Daily, March 29th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/03/120329171607.htm">Electricity and Carbon Dioxide Used to Generate Alternative Fuel</a>.<br />
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China Daily, March 28th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-03/28/content_14935322.htm">Beijing tackles dust at construction sites</a>.<br />
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EU Net, March 28th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://acm.eionet.europa.eu/reports/ETCACM_TP_2011_20_coben_clim_airpoll_regulations">Cobenefits of climate and air pollution regulations</a>.<br />
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Bloomberg, March 28th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-03-27/china-beats-u-s-with-power-from-coal-processing-trapping-carbon.html">China Beats U.S. With Power From Coal Processing Trapping Carbon</a>.<br />
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Indian Express, March 28th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.indianexpress.com/news/get-on-the-bangalore-bus/929156/0">Get on the Bangalore bus</a>.<br />
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Pune Mirror, March 28th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.punemirror.in/article/62/2012032820120328090822909dbdd2c68/%E2%80%98I-took-the-law-in-my-hands;-i%E2%80%99ll-do-it-again%E2%80%99.html">BRTS Corridor Dividers Demolished in Pune</a>.<br />
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Eurek Alert, March 27th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-03/cums-apf032712.php">Air pollution from trucks and low-quality heating oil may explain childhood asthma hot spots</a>.<br />
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Science Daily, March 26th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/03/120327124806.htm">Air Pollution from Trucks and Low-Quality Heating Oil May Explain Childhood Asthma Hot Spots</a>.<br />
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Xinhua Net, March 26th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/china/2012-03/26/c_131490508.htm">China's urbanization leaves rural land unattended</a>.<br />
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China Daily, March 26th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-03/26/content_14908887.htm">Beijing: Residents could share taxis</a>.<br />
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Vietnam Net, March 26th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://english.vietnamnet.vn/en/environment/20387/no-one-takes-responsibility-for-dirty-air.html">No one takes responsibility for dirty air</a>.<br />
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Global Times, March 26th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.globaltimes.cn/NEWS/tabid/99/ID/702037/Emergency-plan-for-citys-bad-air-days.aspx">Emergency plan for city’s bad air days in Beijing</a>.<br />
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Scientific American, March 22nd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=rechargeable-battery-green">Power Plants: Could a Rechargeable Battery Be Made from Paper and Pulp By-Products</a>?<br />
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China Dialogue, March 21st, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/show/single/en/4818">Sizing the carbon bubble</a>.<br />
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Vietnam Net, March 5th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://english.vietnamnet.vn/en/environment/19560/mining-sector-seeks-solutions.html">Mining sector seeks solutions</a>.<br />
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MoNRE, March 2nd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.monre.gov.vn/v35/default.aspx?tabid=675&CateID=58&ID=114410&Code=W6LW114410">Steel plants polluting residential area in Quang Nam Province</a>.Sarath Guttikundahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13529753960585200692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439733142690682042.post-18549931516167914752012-03-25T04:25:00.000+05:302012-03-30T04:26:37.272+05:30Air Pollution News & Alerts - March 25th, 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgODmp5Ly67Rac4UPVPNUNk1mJuxVa4YWzT5ct1PPQUtuCsQEAX6w82_MvmS7wN-oHMsyTwG1A5LtU3W6sQgjI8SswiQPkOuSce1-gK4IcF7mjo6n8vq79fdGSLN4x4MMNxLLGRZQtXn9M/s1600/Urban+Emissions+-+Air+Pollution+News%252C+Alerts%252C+%2526+Information.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="75" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgODmp5Ly67Rac4UPVPNUNk1mJuxVa4YWzT5ct1PPQUtuCsQEAX6w82_MvmS7wN-oHMsyTwG1A5LtU3W6sQgjI8SswiQPkOuSce1-gK4IcF7mjo6n8vq79fdGSLN4x4MMNxLLGRZQtXn9M/s400/Urban+Emissions+-+Air+Pollution+News%252C+Alerts%252C+%2526+Information.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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Urban Age, March 25th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://urban-age.net/media/objects/articles/measuring-the-human-urban-footprint">Measuring the Human Urban Footprint</a>.<br />
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Info Mongolia, March 25th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.mad-mongolia.com/news/mongolia-news/mongolian-capital-city-hopes-to-improve-transportation-with-huge-investment-9850/">Mongolian capital city hopes to improve transportation with huge investment</a>.<br />
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China.Org, March 25th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.china.org.cn/environment/2012-03/25/content_24981362.htm">Zhejiang releases PM2.5 data for 7 cities</a>.<br />
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Financial Express, March 25th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/more.php?news_id=124747&date=2012-03-26">Energy research council to be formed</a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/more.php?news_id=124747&date=2012-03-26" target="_blank"><br />
</a><a href="http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/more.php?news_id=124747&date=2012-03-26" target="_blank"> </a>The Financial, March 24th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://finchannel.com/news_flash/Banks/106132_540,000_will_Benefit_from_Better_Urban_Transport/">540,000 will Benefit from Better Urban Transport</a>.<br />
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Eurasia Review, March 24th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.eurasiareview.com/24032012-pakistans-dangerous-levels-of-indoor-and-outdoor-pollution/">Pakistan’s Dangerous Levels Of Indoor And Outdoor Pollution</a>.<br />
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Indian Express, March 23rd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.indianexpress.com/news/iitdelhi-begins-study-to-identify-pollutants-affecting-golden-temple/927213/">IIT-Delhi begins study to identify pollutants affecting Golden Temple</a>.<br />
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Vietnam News, March 23rd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://vietnamnews.vnagency.com.vn/social-issues/222533/capitals-air-still-worst-in-se-asia.html">Capital's air still worst in SE Asia</a>.<br />
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The Harbus, March 23rd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.harbus.org/2012/weibo-fights-pollution/">Chinese Twitter Site Weibo Used in the Fight for Beijing Air Quality</a>.<br />
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Thanh Nien News, March 22nd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.thanhniennews.com/index/pages/20120322-hanoi-most-polluted-city-in-southeast-asia.aspx">Hanoi most polluted city in Southeast Asia</a>.<br />
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Vietnam Net, March 22nd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://english.vietnamnet.vn/en/environment/20196/transport-vehicles-are-the-culprit-that-cause-air-pollution-in-urban-areas.html">Transport vehicles are the culprit that cause air pollution in urban areas</a>.<br />
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Indian Express, March 21st, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.indianexpress.com/news/kem-unit-studies-how-biomass-fuels-affect-health/926388/">KEM unit studies how biomass fuels affect health</a>.<br />
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The Guardian, March 20th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/sustainable-business/live-discussion-energy-access-developing-countries-business">Live discussion: how can business enable energy access for all</a>?<br />
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Times of India, March 20th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Blueprint-charts-urban-transport-mess-pitches-for-a-u-turn/articleshow/12337353.cms">Blueprint charts urban transport mess, pitches for a u-turn</a>.<br />
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Environmental Protection, March 19th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://eponline.com/articles/2012/03/19/lung-doctors-expect-respiratory-diseases-will-worsen-with-global-climate-change.aspx">Lung Doctors Expect Respiratory Diseases will Worsen with Global Climate Change</a>.<br />
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The Korean Times, March 19th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2012/03/370_107241.html">Taking advantage of urbanization</a>.<br />
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DAWN, March 19th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.dawn.com/2012/03/19/climate-change-could-claim-150000-lives-annually.html">Climate Change could claim 150,000 lives annually</a>.<br />
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Global Times, March 19th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.globaltimes.cn/NEWS/tabid/99/ID/700941/Shanghais-car-plate-auction-hits-new-high.aspx">Shanghai's car plate auction hits new high</a>.<br />
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China Daily, March 19th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2012-03/19/content_14858733.htm">Late snow clears the air in Beijing</a>.<br />
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Info Mongolia, March 19th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.mad-mongolia.com/news/mongolia-news/russians-creating-new-technology-to-produce-fuels-9760/">Russians Creating New Technology to Produce Fuels for Ulaanbaatar</a>.<br />
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The Guardian, March 18th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/mar/18/china-challenges-next-generation?newsfeed=true">China's challenges: political change, pollution and protest</a>.<br />
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Counter Punch, March 18th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.counterpunch.org/2012/03/19/the-perils-of-fracking/">The Perils of Fracking</a>.<br />
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CNTN, March 18th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://english.cntv.cn/program/china24/20120318/118182.shtml">Air pollution awareness soars in China</a>.<br />
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Urban Vision, March 17th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.theurbanvision.com/blogs/?p=972">Is JNNURM about Inclusive Development</a>?<br />
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The Hindu, March 17th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/article3005827.ece">Delhi share goes down by Rs. 157 crore</a>.<br />
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China Daily, March 17th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/usa/china/2012-03/17/content_14855267.htm">Fog grounds flights in north China</a>.<br />
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RTCC, March 16th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.rtcc.org/living/could-people-power-drive-bangladeshi-clean-environment-movement/">Could people power drive Bangladeshi clean environment movement</a>?<br />
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In These Times, March 16th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://inthesetimes.com/working/entry/12901/getting_on_the_brt_bus_u.s._cities_eye_mexico_program_that_benefits_workers/">Getting on the BRT Bus: U.S. Cities Eye Mexico Program That Benefits Workers</a>.<br />
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NPR, March 16th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.npr.org/2012/03/16/148753432/mount-everest-still-holds-mysteries-for-scientists">Mount Everest Still Holds Mysteries For Scientists</a>.<br />
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The Guardian, March 16th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/mar/16/air-pollution-biggest-threat-china">Air pollution could become China's biggest health threat</a>.<br />
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Science Daily, March 16th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/03/120316145802.htm">Past in Monsoon Changes Linked to Major Shifts in Indian Civilizations</a>.<br />
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Science Daily, March 16th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/03/120316093852.htm">Invasive Plants: Climate Is a Determining Factor</a>.<br />
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The Guardian, March 15th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/mar/15/london-air-pollution-record-high">London air pollution at record high</a>.<br />
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The Guardian, March 15th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/mar/15/air-pollution-biggest-killer-water">Air pollution 'will become bigger global killer than dirty water'</a>.<br />
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Washington Post, March 15th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/ezra-klein/post/whats-going-to-kill-us-in-2050-air-pollution--and-lots-of-it/2012/03/15/gIQAgiDgES_blog.html">What’s going to kill us in 2050? Air pollution — and lots of it</a>.<br />
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OECD, March 15th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.oecd.org/document/11/0,3746,en_2649_37465_49036555_1_1_1_37465,00.html">Environmental Outlook to 2050: The Consequences of Inaction</a>.<br />
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Philippine Information Agency, March 14th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=281331707735">DENR asked vehicle owners to clear emissions</a>.<br />
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Beyond Brics, March 14th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://blogs.ft.com/beyond-brics/2012/03/14/the-cost-of-chinas-pollution">The cost of China’s pollution</a>.<br />
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Press Information Bureau, March 13th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=80839">Pollution by Okhla Waste-to – Energy Plant</a>.<br />
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Switchboard NRDC, March 13th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/kbenfield/if_you_care_about_cities_retur.html">If you care about cities, return that new iPad</a>.<br />
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Shanghai Daily, March 13th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.shanghaidaily.com/nsp/Business/2012/03/13/Shanghai%2Bplans%2Bfor%2Bless%2Bcar%2Buse/">Shanghai plans for less car use</a>.<br />
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Sun Star, Manila, March 13th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/local-news/2012/03/13/vehicle-owners-told-clean-emissions-210869">Vehicle owners told to clean up emissions</a>.<br />
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Green Car Reports, March 12th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1073983_tata-reboots-nano-worlds-cheapest-car-as-coolest-small-car">Tata Reboots Nano, World’s Cheapest Car, As Coolest Small Car</a>.<br />
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China.Org, March 12th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.china.org.cn/environment/2012-03/12/content_24872607.htm">China's rural pollution to be monitored soon</a>.<br />
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China Daily, March 12th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-03/12/content_14817091.htm">Tianjin to release PM2.5 data in April</a>.<br />
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Shanghai Daily, March 12th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.shanghaidaily.com/nsp/Metro/2012/03/12/City%2Bissues%2Bfirst%2BPM25%2Bairquality%2Bwarning/">City issues first PM2.5 air-quality warning</a>.<br />
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NPR, March 12th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.npr.org/2012/03/12/148318905/renewable-energy-throws-power-grid-off-balance">Power Grid Must Adapt To Handle Renewable Energy</a>.<br />
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Pakistan Observer, March 21st, 2012<br />
<a href="http://pakobserver.net/detailnews.asp?id=146037">Karachi University workshop on air pollution</a>.<a href="http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/more.php?news_id=124747&date=2012-03-26" target="_blank"><br />
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USEPA, March, 2012<br />
<a href="http://cfpub.epa.gov/si/si_public_record_Report.cfm?dirEntryId=237843">U.S. - India Collaboration on Air Quality and Climate Research and Education</a>.<br />
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Jakarta Post, March 11th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/news/end-of-the-road-phasing-out-jakartas-bajajs/503954">End of the Road? Phasing Out Jakarta's Bajajs</a>.<br />
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Info Mongolia, March 11th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.mad-mongolia.com/news/mongolia-news/owners-of-car-will-pay-fee-9674/">Owners of car will pay fee in Ulaanbaatar</a>.<br />
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UB Post, March 11th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://ubpost.mongolnews.mn/index.php/2011-07-24-01-47-35/88888945-opiniontop/6913-married-me-without-me-">Married me, without me - False Promises on Air Pollution Control</a>.<br />
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The Daily Star, March 10th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=225678">Check city air pollution in Dhaka</a>.<br />
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China Daily, March 10th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2012-03/10/content_14802507.htm">Sustainable urbanization has many benefits</a>.<br />
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East Day News, March 10th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://english.eastday.com/e/120310/u1a6417293.html">Shanghai City releases new air-quality data</a>.<br />
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China Daily, March 9th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/usa/weekly/2012-03/09/content_14793868.htm">Learning from Singapore's success</a>.<br />
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Wall Street Journal, March 9th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/2012/03/09/following-beijing-hong-kong-releases-pm2-5-pollution-data/">Following Beijing, Hong Kong Releases PM2.5 Pollution Data</a>.<br />
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The Hindu, March 9th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/article2974595.ece">From New Delhi, some urban legends</a>.<br />
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The Hindu, March 9th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/interview/article2974593.ece">Where the pedestrian is king of the road</a>.<br />
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China Daily, March 8th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-03/08/content_14788493.htm">Hong Kong commences PM2.5 hourly reporting</a>.<br />
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China Daily, March 8th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2012-03/08/content_14783897.htm">Beijing to switch from coal to gas to go green</a>.<br />
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Reuters, March 8th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/08/us-china-pollution-idUSBRE8270EY20120308">China vows to destroy, not relocate, polluting plants</a>.<br />
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Indian Express, March 8th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.indianexpress.com/news/ut-to-make-sector-17-vehiclefree/921535/0">UT to make Sector 17 vehicle-free in Chandigarh, India</a>.<br />
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NRDC Switchboard, March 7th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/dlashof/what_would_happen_if_all_the_l.html">What Would Happen if all the Lobbyists for Polluters were Replaced by Asthmatic Children</a>?<br />
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Huffington Post, March 7th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ronnie-citronfink/5-scientists-and-dr-oz-ma_b_1324833.html">5 Scientists (and Dr. Oz) Make Clean Air Sense</a>.<br />
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Peoples Daily Online, March 7th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90882/7751031.html">Pearl River Delta TO release PM 2.5 in March</a>.<br />
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Energy Digital, March 6th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.energydigital.com/press_releases/frost-sullivan-us-epa-mact-rules-buoys-air-pollution-control-equipment-in-the-global-energy-and-powe">U.S. EPA MACT Rules Buoys Air Pollution Control Equipment in the Global Energy and Power Industry</a>.<br />
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Nature, March 5th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.nature.com/news/emissions-from-asia-put-us-cities-over-the-ozone-limit-1.10161">Emissions from Asia put US cities over the ozone limit</a>.<br />
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R&D, March 5th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.rdmag.com/News/2012/03/Environment-Global-Climate-Change-Berkeley-Lab-Quantifies-Effect-Of-Soot-On-Snow-Ice/">Berkeley Lab quantifies effect of soot on snow, ice</a>.<br />
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Eco Business, March 5th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.eco-business.com/news/beijing-strives-to-be-coal-free/">Beijing strives to be coal-free</a>.<br />
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UB Post, March 5th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://ubpost.mongolnews.mn/index.php/community/29-community/6881-responsibility-for-litter-lays-with-unconcerned-citizens-">Responsibility for litter lays with unconcerned citizens</a>.<br />
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Reuters, March 5th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/05/china-emissions-idUSL4E8E54ZT20120305">China's missed pollution goals show failure to change -NDRC</a>.<br />
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Reuters, March 5th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/05/us-china-lead-pollution-poisons-idUSTRE82413620120305">China lead pollution poisons 160 children</a>.<br />
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Crienglish News, March 3rd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://english.cri.cn/6909/2012/03/03/53s684522.htm">Environment Researcher Calls for Innovation of Air Monitoring Equipment</a>.<br />
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China Daily, March 3rd, 2012<a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-03/03/content_14745722.htm">Air quality efforts lauded</a>.<br />
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The Daily Star, March 3rd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=224693">Making brick kilns emission efficient</a>.<br />
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Press TV, March 3rd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://presstv.com/detail/229811.html">Delhi's population directly affected by air pollution</a>.<br />
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IBN Live, March 2nd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://ibnlive.in.com/news/making-public-transport-system-energy-efficient/235455-60-117.html">Making public transport system energy efficient</a>.<br />
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Global Post, March 2nd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/asia-pacific/china/120302/most-chinas-cities-will-fail-meet-new-air-quality-standards">Majority of China's cities will fail to meet new air quality standards</a>.<br />
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BBC, March 2nd, 2012 <br />
<a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-17229918">China cities 'will not meet new air standards'</a>.<br />
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National Post, March 2nd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.nationalpost.com/Powerplant+pollution+concern/6238555/story.html">Power Plant pollution is not a new concern</a>.<br />
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China Dialogue, March 1st, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/show/single/en/4787">Could China redefine the car</a>?<br />
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TIME, March 1st, 2012<br />
<a href="http://ecocentric.blogs.time.com/2012/03/01/war-on-coal-activists-help-shut-down-polluting-plans-in-chicago-and-around-the-u-s">War on Coal: Why Polluting Plants Are Shutting Down Nationwide</a>.<br />
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The Guardian, March 1st, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/mar/01/china-air-pollution-tough-rules">China combats air pollution with tough monitoring rules</a>.<br />
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The Green Car, March 1st, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.thegreencarwebsite.co.uk/blog/index.php/2012/03/01/are-we-underestimating-black-carbon-emissions/">Are we underestimating black carbon emissions</a>?<br />
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China Dialogue, March 1st, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/show/single/en/4787">Could China redefine the car</a>?<br />
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Rush Lane, March 1st, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.rushlane.com/only-17-cities-adhere-to-bs-iv-norms-in-india-with-pollution-levels-at-an-all-time-high-we-breathe-sulphur-1230324.html">Only 17 cities adhere to BS IV norms in India with pollution levels at an all time high: We breathe sulphur</a>.<br />
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Times of India, March 1st, 2012<br />
<a href="http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-01/pollution/31113127_1_air-pollution-pollution-level-air-quality">55% Delhi population directly hit by air pollution</a>.<br />
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Smart Planet, February 29th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/global-observer/in-beijing-targeting-polluters-with-google-maps/4470">In Beijing, targeting polluters with Google Maps</a>.<br />
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The Hindu, February 29th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/article2943965.ece">The city and the city - Bengaluru</a>.<br />
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China Daily, February 29th, 2012 <br />
<a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-02/29/content_14724821.htm">Monitoring of PM2.5 to be extended</a>.<br />
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Fast Co-Design, February 29th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.fastcodesign.com/1669144/famed-artist-olafur-eliasson-creates-led-light-for-developing-world">Famed Artist Olafur Eliasson Creates LED Light For Developing World</a>.<br />
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UNEP, February 28th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.unep.org/newscentre/Default.aspx?DocumentID=2667&ArticleID=9054&l=en">One Step Closer Towards Cleaner Cookstoves in Afghanistan</a>.<br />
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The Pioneer, February 28th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.dailypioneer.com/city/46370-vehicular-emission-unabated-as-pollution-levels-rise.html">Vehicular emission unabated as pollution levels rise</a>.<br />
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Climate Central, February 28th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.climatecentral.org/blogs/natural-gas-our-new-savoir-not-so-fast/">Natural Gas Our New Savior? Not So Fast</a> . . .<br />
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China Daily, February 28th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/usa/business/2012-02/28/content_14710993.htm">China on the path to efficient use of energy</a>.<br />
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Shanghai Daily, February 28th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.shanghaidaily.com/article/?id=495389&type=Metro">Shanghai 'good air' days may be numbered</a>.<br />
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Business Standard, February 27th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://business-standard.com/india/news/sunita-narain-clean-energy-dirty-business/465934/">Sunita Narain: Clean energy, dirty business</a>.<br />
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Hindustan Times, February 24th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Pedestrians-not-welcome-on-roads/Article1-816101.aspx">Pedestrians not welcome on roads</a>.<br />
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SEI, February 23rd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.sei-international.org/-news-archive/2274">Q&A: Johan Kuylenstierna on the new coalition to reduce short-lived climate pollutants</a>.<br />
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China Daily, February 22nd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-02/22/content_14662586.htm">New system to help clear the air</a>.<br />
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Vietnam Net, February 1st, 2012<br />
<a href="http://english.vietnamnet.vn/en/environment/18251/hanoi-s-air-quality-declines.html">Hanoi’s air quality declines</a>.<br />
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Vietnam Forum of Environmental Journalists, January 31st, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.vfej.vn/en/1013n/plan-to-perfect-air-quality-monitoring-system-underway.html">Plan to perfect air-quality monitoring system underway</a>.Sarath Guttikundahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13529753960585200692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439733142690682042.post-10934634188978275322012-02-27T05:47:00.000+05:302012-02-27T05:47:11.879+05:30Air Pollution News & Alerts - February 26th, 2012<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeTBAJkp0Ugo-9RP4fK5qJX5cvp3iQQFEEwsasJSFiGex7LtxMbT7zNpFXIErAXr0gZTYik-Hro0z7lIYksOpkRwgJjI6wY16e6EHZ4AygSy7ywhD2JsxRd__FoO6SMo1dXu4XpU0QReY/s1600-h/Air+Pollution+Alerts+-+News+%26+Information.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331113767348514114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeTBAJkp0Ugo-9RP4fK5qJX5cvp3iQQFEEwsasJSFiGex7LtxMbT7zNpFXIErAXr0gZTYik-Hro0z7lIYksOpkRwgJjI6wY16e6EHZ4AygSy7ywhD2JsxRd__FoO6SMo1dXu4XpU0QReY/s320/Air+Pollution+Alerts+-+News+%26+Information.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 71px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 268px;" /></a><br />
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The Guardian, February 26th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/feb/26/why-climate-change-shake-earth">Climate change will shake the Earth</a>.<br />
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The Economist, February 25th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.economist.com/node/21548237">Asian growth will remain fuelled by coal, which is worrying for the planet</a>.<br />
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Science Daily, February 24th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120224110737.htm">CFC Substitutes: Good for the Ozone Layer, Bad for Climate</a>?<br />
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The Hindu, February 24th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/article2925295.ece">Vizag set to become cycle-proud</a>.<br />
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Financial Express, February 23rd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/more.php?news_id=120967&date=2012-02-23">Dhaka's air pollution is killing</a>.<br />
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China Daily, February 23rd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-02/23/content_14671907.htm">Program to champion rights of nonsmokers</a>.<br />
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Economic Times, February 23rd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/comments-analysis/only-mass-rapid-transit-solutions-can-provide-indias-urban-commuters-efficient-mobility/articleshow/11998875.cms">Only mass rapid transit solutions can provide India's urban commuters with efficient mobility</a>.<br />
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International Business Times, February 23rd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/303202/20120223/china-india-brazil-european-union-international-energy.htm">China’s Energy Use Jacks Up in 2011</a>.<br />
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The Wall Street Journal, February 23rd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/2012/02/23/hong-kong%E2%80%99s-killer-pollution/">Hong Kong’s Killer Pollution</a>.<br />
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4-Traders, February 23rd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.4-traders.com/HINDUSTAN-PETROLEUM-CORPO-9058827/news/HINDUSTAN-PETROLEUM-CORPORATION-LIMITED-Clean-Fuels-Project-at-Visakh-Refinery-dedicated-to-the-Nati-14038009/">Clean Fuels Project at Visakh Refinery dedicated to the Nation</a>.<br />
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Science Daily, February 22nd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120222154641.htm">Oil Sands Pollution Comparable to a Large Power Plant</a>.<br />
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The Guardian, February 22nd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/feb/22/capitalise-low-carbon-future">We must capitalise on a low-carbon future</a>.<br />
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India Together, February 22nd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.indiatogether.org/2012/feb/gov-mumpop.htm">Is Mumbai growing anymore</a>?<br />
</div><div>Science Daily, February 21st, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120221124812.htm">Gases Drawn Into Smog Particles Stay There</a>.<br />
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China Daily, February 20th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2012-02/20/content_14642670.htm">Despite a slow start, year still holds promise</a>.<br />
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China Dialogue, February 20th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/show/single/en/4775">Seeing China’s pollution from space</a>.<br />
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The Guardian, February 20th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/feb/20/measuring-china-pollution-from-space">Measuring China's pollution from space</a>.<br />
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Science Daily, February 19th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120219143317.htm">Glaciers: A Window Into Human Impact On the Global Carbon Cycle</a>.<br />
</div><div>Eureka Alert, February 19th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-02/uoih-bmn020712.php">Better models needed to track atmospheric pollution's impact on health, climate</a>.<br />
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DNA India, February 19th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_intelligent-transport-solutions-can-transform-cities_1652262">Intelligent transport solutions can transform cities</a>.<br />
</div><div>AFP, February 19th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hG-rv-5cagugF69sZSG6QCz5ahOQ?docId=CNG.549911f9dd5fa042d6a25854ddc3b838.7b1">Wildfires kill 339,000 people per year</a>.<br />
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Business Today, February 19th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://businesstoday.intoday.in/story/fluorescent-lamps-demand-fluorescent-lamps/1/21982.html">Bachat Lamp Yojana: Work on compact fluorescent lamps distribution comes to a standstill</a>.<br />
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New York Times, February 18th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/19/science/earth/scientists-find-new-dangers-in-tiny-but-pervasive-particles-in-air-pollution.html">Scientists Find New Dangers in Tiny but Pervasive Particles in Air Pollution</a>.<br />
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Science Daily, February 17th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120217145757.htm">Linking Human Evolution and Climate Change</a>.<br />
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NPR, February 17th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.npr.org/2012/02/17/147047547/air-pollution-ups-risk-of-stroke-impaired-memory">Air Pollution Ups Risk Of Stroke, Impaired Memory</a>.<br />
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BBC, February 17th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-17073186">Short-term climate fix risks blanking CO2</a>.<br />
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NRDC Switchboard, February 17th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/dbailey/air_pollution_an_assault_on_th.html">Air Pollution: An Assault on the Heart, Brain and Lungs</a>.<br />
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Wall Street Journal, February 17th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204792404577229501058611924.html">China, U.S. Start-Up Team in Coal-Conversion Deal</a>.<br />
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New York Times, February 17th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/18/opinion/a-second-front-in-the-climate-war.html">A Second Front in the Climate War</a>.<br />
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Daily Sun, February 17th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.daily-sun.com/?view=details&type=daily_sun_news&pub_no=58&cat_id=4&menu_id=14&news_type_id=1&news_id=11247&archiev=yes&arch_date=17-02-2012">The insufferable traffic and air pollution in Dhaka</a>.<br />
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The News, February 16th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.thenews.com.pk/TodaysPrintDetail.aspx?ID=92945&Cat=6" style="text-decoration: none;">Mitigation plan must focus on producing energy efficiently</a>.<br />
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The Atlantic, February 16th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2012/02/india-is-burning-how-rapid-growth-is-destroying-its-environment-and-future/253214/">India Is Burning: How Rapid Growth Is Destroying its Environment and Future</a>.<br />
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The Bay Citizen, February 16th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.baycitizen.org/environment/story/more-snowfall-sierras-upside-china-air/">An Upside to China’s Air Pollution: More Snowfall in the Sierras</a>.<br />
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US State Department, February 16th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2012/02/184042.htm">Briefing on Global Climate Change and Clean Air Initiative</a>.<br />
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Climate Progress, February 16th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://thinkprogress.org/romm/2012/02/16/426628/february-16th-new-global-deal-on-climate-pollutants-could-help-lower-temperatures-save-millions-of-lives">New Global Deal on Climate Pollutants Could Help Lower Temperatures, Save Millions of Lives</a>.<br />
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TIME, February 16th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://ecocentric.blogs.time.com/2012/02/16/climate-action-stopping-global-warming-through-the-back-door">Climate Action: Stopping Global Warming Through the Back Door</a>.<br />
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AFP, February 16th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hDMDQm-jr0zYpscHvm8b4YZkqtvw?docId=CNG.231a2fa61aa1a57857a4682b54569242.51">US launches coalition to fight climate change</a>.<br />
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NPR, February 16th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/02/16/146988856/methane-soot-are-targets-of-new-u-s-climate-initiative">Methane, Soot Are Targets Of New U.S. Climate Initiative</a>.<br />
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Science Daily, February 16th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120216094801.htm">Low-Carbon Technologies 'No Quick-Fix': May Not Lessen Global Warming Until Late This Century</a>.<br />
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</div><div>Financial Express, February 16th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/more.php?news_id=120302&date=2012-02-16">Core committee proposes specific transit charges for road routes</a>.<br />
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Indian Express, February 16th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.indianexpress.com/news/use-footoverbridge-win-rs-5-000-cops-to-reward-pedestrians/912762/">Use foot-overbridge, win Rs 5,000: Cops to reward pedestrians</a>.<br />
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Xinhua Net, February 16th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/china/2012-02/16/c_122713279.htm">Beijing car ownership exceeds 5 mln</a>.<br />
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Beijing Review, February 16th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.bjreview.com.cn/nation/txt/2012-02/13/content_424923_2.htm">Breathe Easier</a>.<br />
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Scientific American, February 15th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=five-deadly-air-pollutants-five-continents">Hearts and Air Pollution: 5 Deadly Air Pollutants Measured on 5 Continents</a>.<br />
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Pakistan Times, February 15th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/02/pakistan-india-adopt-unanimous-resolution-on-challenges-to-climate-change/">Pakistan, India adopt unanimous resolution on challenges to climate change</a>.<br />
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Xinhua Net, February 15th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/china/2012-02/15/c_131411543.htm">Urumqi to invest heavily to cut air pollution</a>.<br />
</div><div>Science Daily, February 15th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120215095843.htm">NASA Science Aircraft to Travel the Globe in 2012</a>.<br />
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CNN, February 15th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2012/02/15/health/air-pollution-stroke-heart-attack-risk/index.html">Air pollution may increase stroke, heart attack risk</a>.<br />
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New York Times, February 15th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/16/science/earth/us-pushes-to-cut-emissions-that-speed-climate-change.html">U.S. Pushes to Cut Emissions of Some Pollutants That Hasten Climate Change</a>.<br />
<br />
The Guardian, February 15th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/feb/15/climate-sceptics-pai-heartland-institute">Climate sceptics – who gets paid what</a>?<br />
</div><div>Los Angeles Times, February 15th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.latimes.com/news/local/environment/la-me-gs-la-air-pollution-may-increase-risk-of-stroke-20120214,0,7456303.story">L.A. air pollution may increase risk of stroke</a>.<br />
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Red Orbit, February 15th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.redorbit.com/news/international/1112475623/china-pollution-costing-economy-billions-of-dollars/">China Pollution Costing Economy Billions Of Dollars</a>.<br />
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Vietnam Net, February 15th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://english.vietnamnet.vn/en/environment/18816/fatal-perils-from-polluted-air.html">Fatal perils from polluted air</a>.<br />
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Economic Times, February 14th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-02-14/news/31059394_1_air-quality-yale-and-columbia-universities-worst-air">India's air quality the worst; unsafe for humans</a>.<br />
</div><div>Mongolia News, February 14th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.mad-mongolia.com/news/mongolia-news/newly-appointed-minister-oversees-mongolias-first-compressed-fuel-factory-9391/">Newly appointed Minister oversees Mongolia’s first compressed fuel factory</a>.<br />
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Chicago Tribune, February 14th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-201202141045usnewsusnwr201202130213electriccarsfeb14,0,7790660.story">Chinese Electric Car Pollution More Harmful to Humans Than Gas Cars: In China, an electric car revolution may have actually worsened air quality</a>.<br />
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DNA India, February 14th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_flyovers-couldnt-resolve-congestion-across-the-world-sujit-patwardhan_1649948">Flyovers couldn't resolve congestion across the world</a>.<br />
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Science Daily, February 14th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120214171040.htm">Short-Term Exposure to Most Major Air Pollutants Associated With Increased Risk of Heart Attack</a>.<br />
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UT, Knoxville, February 13th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.utk.edu/tntoday/2012/02/13/researchers-find-ecar-emissions-harmful/">China’s Pollution Related to E-Cars May Be More Harmful than Gasoline Cars’</a>.<br />
<br />
The Guardian, February 13th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/georgemonbiot/2012/feb/13/protecting-environment-social-justice">Is protecting the environment incompatible with social justice</a>?<br />
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China Dialogue, February 13th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/show/single/en/4764">Fresh approach to Hong Kong’s air</a>.<br />
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China Daily, February 13th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/bizchina/2012-02/13/content_14592743.htm">Beijing parks govt cars to improve air quality</a>.<br />
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Mongolia News, February 13th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.mad-mongolia.com/news/mongolia-news/50000-households-using-low-smoke-stoves-9371/">50,000 households using low-smoke stoves</a>.<br />
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Click Green, February 13th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.clickgreen.org.uk/research/data/123173-electrics-car-have-greater-impact-on-pollution-that-petrol-motors,-study-finds.html">Electric cars have greater impact on pollution than petrol motors</a>.<br />
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Science Daily, February 13th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120213185119.htm">Even Moderate Air Pollution Can Raise Stroke Risks</a>.<br />
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China Dialogue, February 13th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/show/single/en/4764">Fresh approach to Hong Kong’s air</a>.<br />
</div><div>Science Daily, February 13th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120213185121.htm">Air Pollution Linked to Cognitive Decline in Women</a>.<br />
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The Guardian, February 10th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/feb/10/glacier-data-climate-change-debate">What does new glacier data mean for the climate debate</a>?<br />
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People's Daily, February 10th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://english.people.com.cn/90882/7726120.html">Chinese cities likely to introduce congestion fees</a>.<br />
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Global Times, February 9th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.globaltimes.cn/NEWS/tabid/99/ID/695308/Beijing-to-reduce-official-vehicle-usage.aspx">Beijing to reduce official vehicle usage</a>.<br />
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Economic Times, February 9th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-02-09/news/31041867_1_electric-bikes-electric-bicycles-electric-two-wheelers">Electric bikes: China’s development of a low-cost, efficient energy solution holds a lesson for India</a>.<br />
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The Guardian, February 9th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/blog/2012/feb/09/glaciers-ice-melting-climate-change">Are the world's glaciers threatened by climate change</a>?<br />
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NASDAQ, February 8th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://community.nasdaq.com/News/2012-02/beijing-soon-to-use-lngpowered-public-transport.aspx?storyid=119274#ixzz1mLJbu4cE">Beijing Soon to Use LNG-Powered Public Transport</a>. </div><div><br />
India Together, January 3rd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.indiatogether.org/2012/jan/eco-compact.htm">Building the Transit Metropolis</a>.<br />
</div>Sarath Guttikundahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13529753960585200692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439733142690682042.post-38481231552689084852012-02-12T14:07:00.000+05:302012-02-15T14:07:40.800+05:30Air Pollution News & Alerts - February 12th, 2012<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeTBAJkp0Ugo-9RP4fK5qJX5cvp3iQQFEEwsasJSFiGex7LtxMbT7zNpFXIErAXr0gZTYik-Hro0z7lIYksOpkRwgJjI6wY16e6EHZ4AygSy7ywhD2JsxRd__FoO6SMo1dXu4XpU0QReY/s1600-h/Air+Pollution+Alerts+-+News+%26+Information.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331113767348514114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeTBAJkp0Ugo-9RP4fK5qJX5cvp3iQQFEEwsasJSFiGex7LtxMbT7zNpFXIErAXr0gZTYik-Hro0z7lIYksOpkRwgJjI6wY16e6EHZ4AygSy7ywhD2JsxRd__FoO6SMo1dXu4XpU0QReY/s320/Air+Pollution+Alerts+-+News+%26+Information.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 71px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 268px;" /></a><br />
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Down To Earth, February, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.downtoearth.org.in/content/pollution-glorified">Pollution glorified</a>.<br />
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The Sunday Guardian, February 12th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.sunday-guardian.com/investigation/you-dont-breathe-here-you-gasp">You don’t breathe here, you gasp in Delhi</a>.</div><div><br />
Economic Times, February 10th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/transportation/shipping-/-transport/IIT-Delhi-scientists-have-developed-autos-that-run-on-hydrogen-cause-negligible-pollution/articleshow/11858081.cms">IIT-Delhi scientists develop autos that run on hydrogen; cause negligible pollution</a>.<br />
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The Daily Star, February 10th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=221830">Traffic jam polluting air</a>.<br />
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UPI, February 9th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Energy-Resources/2012/02/09/Beijing-tackles-air-pollution/UPI-69421328803726/?spt=hs&or=er">Beijing tackles air pollution</a>.<br />
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Asia Times, February 9th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.atimes.com/atimes/South_Asia/NB09Df01.html">India chokes on environmental slight</a>.<br />
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The Jerusalem Post, February 8th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.jpost.com/NationalNews/Article.aspx?id=256848">Dust storm from North Africa fogs Israel</a>.<br />
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Crienglish, February 8th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://english.cri.cn/6909/2012/02/08/2982s679902.htm">Beijing to Plant More Trees to Combat Pollution</a>.<br />
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The World Bank, February 8th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://blogs.worldbank.org/endpovertyinsouthasia/node/732">Cleaner Bricks for Better Air Quality in Dhaka</a>.<br />
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Today, February 8th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.todayonline.com/World/EDC120208-0000002/Harder-to-breathe-easy-in-Asia">Harder to breathe easy in Asia</a>?<br />
<br />
Ecologist, February 7th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.theecologist.org/how_to_make_a_difference/climate_change_and_energy/1235725/stop_the_biomass_blackout_say_no_to_the_uks_destructive_bioenergy_policies.html">Stop the biomass blackout: say no to the UK's destructive bioenergy policies</a>.<br />
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Times Live, February 7th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.timeslive.co.za/ilive/2012/02/07/the-real-cost-of-fracking-ilive">The real cost of fracking</a>.<br />
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Scientific American, February 7th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=popular-opinion-on-climat">Popular Opinion on Climate Change Traced to Political Elites</a>.<br />
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Scientific American, February 7th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=solving-energy-poverty-in-africa-and-the-world">Can Cleaner Cooking and Solar Power Help Solve Energy Poverty in Africa</a>?<br />
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The Guardian, February 7th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/cifamerica/2012/feb/07/why-energy-industry-so-invested-climate-denail">Why the energy industry is so invested in climate change denial</a>.<br />
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Congress for American Progress, February 7th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2012/02/china_us_energy.html">Shining a Light on U.S.-China Clean Energy Cooperation</a>.<br />
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Hindustan Times, February 5th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Wellness/Air-in-India-among-the-world-s-most-deadly/Article1-806916.aspx">Air in India among the world's most deadly</a>.<br />
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Times of India, February 5th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Air-quality-monitoring-stations-set-up-in-7-cities/articleshow/11760168.cms">Air quality monitoring stations set up in 7 cities</a>.<br />
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MoNRE, February 4th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.monre.gov.vn/v35/default.aspx?tabid=675&CateID=58&ID=112333&Code=KLUZ112333">Scientists say air pollution at night increasing in Vietnam</a>.<br />
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Times of India, February 3rd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/opinion/edit-page/Building-a-new-urban-India/articleshow/11729642.cms">Building a new urban India</a>.<br />
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SEI, February 1st, 2012 <br />
<a href="http://www.sei-international.org/-news-archive/2239">Ozone pollution hurts crops across continents</a>.<br />
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UB Post, February 1st, 2012<br />
<a href="http://ubpost.mongolnews.mn/index.php/2011-07-03-14-21-08/88888914-society/6795-radiative-cooling-causes-mist-in-ulaanbaatar-">Radiative cooling causes mist in Ulaanbaatar</a>.<br />
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Vietnam Net, February 1st, 2012<br />
<a href="http://english.vietnamnet.vn/en/environment/18251/hanoi-s-air-quality-declines.html">Hanoi’s air quality declines</a>.<br />
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Vietnam News, January 31st, 2012<br />
<a href="http://vietnamnews.vnagency.com.vn/social-issues/220132/plan-to-perfect-air-quality-monitoring-system-underway.html">Plan to perfect air-quality monitoring system underway</a>.<br />
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Discover Magazine, January 30th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://discovermagazine.com/2012/jan-feb/20-things-you-didnt-know-about-clouds">20 Things You Didn't Know About... Clouds</a>.<br />
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Scientific American, January 29th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode.cfm?id=how-much-energy-do-you-waste-chargi-12-01-29">How Much Energy Do You Waste Charging Your Cell Phone</a>?<br />
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The Hindu, January 28th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/article2837739.ece">India has the most toxic air</a>.<br />
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The NY Times, January 27th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/27/world/asia/internet-criticism-pushes-china-to-act-on-air-pollution.html">Popular Criticism Cracks China’s Wall of Denial About Pollution</a>.<br />
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Union of Concerned Scientists, January 27th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.ucsusa.org/news/press_release/california-adopts-robust-plan1365.html">California Adopts Robust Plan for Cleaner Cars</a>.<br />
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Mongolia News, January 26th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.mad-mongolia.com/news/mongolia-news/lawyers-blame-government-for-air-pollution-8894/">Lawyers blame Government for air pollution</a>.<br />
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UB Post, January 26th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://ubpost.mongolnews.mn/index.php/community/88888941-nationalnews-frontpage/6788-the-future-of-renewable-energy-in-mongolia">The future of renewable energy in Mongolia</a>.<br />
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China Dialogue, January 26th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/show/single/en/4739">Chinese waste: the burning issue</a>.<br />
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The Pioneer, January 25th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.dailypioneer.com/columnists/item/50928-choking-the-life-force-of-our-cities.html">Choking the life force of our cities</a>.<br />
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The Hindu Business Line, January 25th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/article2831980.ece">Auto industry looks for clarity on diesel pricing</a>.<br />
<br />
National Geographic, January 25th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/energy/2012/01/pictures/120125-charcoal-fuel-scavengers-manila/">Scavenging for Charcoal Fuel in the Rubbish of Manila</a>.</div><div><br />
The Epoch Times, January 25th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/china-news/clean-air-targets-disappointing-in-hong-kong-say-environmentalists-182036.html">Clean Air Targets Disappointing in Hong Kong</a>.<br />
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Times of India, January 25th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/A-tale-for-many-cities/articleshow/11623286.cms">A tale for many cities in India</a>.<br />
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Asia Times, January 25th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.atimes.com/atimes/South_Asia/NA25Df01.html">China, India enter heating-up Arctic race</a>.<br />
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The Guardian, January 25th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/interactive/2012/jan/26/god-care-climate-change-video">Does God care about climate change - video</a>.<br />
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Science Daily, January 25th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120125142212.htm">Injecting Sulfate Particles Into Stratosphere Won't Fully Offset Climate Change</a>.<br />
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NPR, January 24th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.npr.org/2012/01/24/145732719/op-ed-the-verdict-is-in-on-climate-change">Op-Ed: The Verdict Is In On Climate Change</a>.<br />
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WWF Mongolia, January 23rd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://mongolia.panda.org/en/?203209/A-year-to-fight-against-air-pollution-and-environmental-degradation">A year to fight against air pollution and environmental degradation</a>.<br />
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Co-Exist, January 23rd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://www.fastcoexist.com/1679171/a-new-sustainable-city-rises-in-bangladesh">A New Sustainable City Rises In Bangladesh</a>.<br />
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Asia One, January 23rd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://news.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Singapore/Story/A1Story20120123-323531.html">Balancing economic growth and well-being in Singapore</a>.</div><div><br />
Wall Street Journal, January 23rd, 2012<br />
<a href="http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/2012/01/23/comparing-pollution-data-beijing-vs-u-s-embassy-on-pm2-5/">Comparing Pollution Data: Beijing vs. U.S. Embassy on PM2.5</a>.<br />
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CNN, January 5th, 2012<br />
<a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2012/01/05/us/climate-research/index.html">Scientists back 'significant broadening' of climate research amid tight budgets</a>.</div>Sarath Guttikundahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13529753960585200692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439733142690682042.post-76003749684005990542012-01-15T08:22:00.000+05:302012-01-18T08:23:31.374+05:30Air Pollution News & Alerts - January 15th, 2012<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeTBAJkp0Ugo-9RP4fK5qJX5cvp3iQQFEEwsasJSFiGex7LtxMbT7zNpFXIErAXr0gZTYik-Hro0z7lIYksOpkRwgJjI6wY16e6EHZ4AygSy7ywhD2JsxRd__FoO6SMo1dXu4XpU0QReY/s1600-h/Air+Pollution+Alerts+-+News+%26+Information.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 71px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeTBAJkp0Ugo-9RP4fK5qJX5cvp3iQQFEEwsasJSFiGex7LtxMbT7zNpFXIErAXr0gZTYik-Hro0z7lIYksOpkRwgJjI6wY16e6EHZ4AygSy7ywhD2JsxRd__FoO6SMo1dXu4XpU0QReY/s320/Air+Pollution+Alerts+-+News+%26+Information.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331113767348514114" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">News & Information; Every Sunday</span><br />(<a href="http://urbanemissions.blogspot.com/2012/01/air-pollution-news-alerts-january-8th.html">Last on January 8th, 2012</a>)<br /><br />Times of India, January 15th, 2012<br /><a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/sunday-toi/special-report/Country-on-wheels/articleshow/11494236.cms">Country on wheels: Indian auto sector is 7th largest in world</a>.<br /><br />The State Column, January 15th, 2012<br /><a href="http://www.thestatecolumn.com/science/in-fight-against-global-warming-nasa-scientists-call-for-reduction-of-black-carbon/#ixzz1jaOKcxAc">In fight against global warming, NASA calls for reduction of black carbon</a>.<br /><br />AFP, January 15th, 2012<br /><a href="http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gJgUBpTFWLtnrLg95UUs-treIhZA?docId=CNG.6d2b4e398b60e428cbfb646e78f9f629.281">China sets pace for smoggy Hong Kong: think-tank</a>.<br /><br />The Financial Express, January 14th, 2012<br /> <a href="http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/more.php?news_id=93780&date=2012-01-14">Making the city liveable</a>.<br /> <br /> The Economist, January 14th, 2012<br /> <a href="http://www.economist.com/node/21542826">Chinese air pollution - Clearing the air</a>?<br /><br /> Info Mongolia, January 13th, 2012<br /> <a href="http://www.infomongolia.com/ct/ci/2954">Air pollution fees from the motor vehicles has been started to collect in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia</a>.<br /><br /> SciDev.net, January 13th, 2012<br /> <a href="http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/greenhouse-gases/news/emissions-cuts-also-offer-quick-health-and-crop-benefits.html">Emissions cuts also offer quick health and crop benefits</a>.<br /><br /> Science Daily, January 13th, 2012<br /> <a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120113204935.htm">Smart Targeting of Pollution Sources Could Save Lives and Climate</a>.<br /><br /> The Guardian, January 13th, 2012<br /><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/damian-carrington-blog/2012/jan/13/methane-black-carbon-emission-climate-change-warming">How to tackle the climate, health and food crises, all at the same time</a>.<br /><br /> China Daily, January 13th, 2012<br /> <a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-01/13/content_14435609.htm">Capital begins hourly updates on air pollution</a>.<br /><br /> China Daily, January 13th, 2012<br /> <a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-01/13/content_14435832.htm">Beijing to put clean-air plan into action</a>.<br /><br /> Outcome Magazine, January 12th, 2012<br /> <a href="http://outcomemag.com/bowing-to-pressure-beijing-begins-hourly-smog-data/">Bowing to pressure, Beijing begins hourly smog data</a>.<br /><br /> Reuters, January 12th, 2012<br /> <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/01/13/us-climate-investment-idUSTRE80C03S20120113">Investors say private sector must tackle climate change</a>.<br /> <br /> National Post, January 12th, 2012<br /> <a href="http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2012/01/12/blue-skying-in-beijing/">Blue-skying in Beijing</a>.<br /> <br />Science Daily, January 12th, 2012<br /> <a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120112193442.htm">What Can Be Done to Slow Climate Change</a>?<br /><br /> The World Bank, January 12th, 2012<br /> <a href="http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/2012/01/12/green-transport-helps-build-low-carbon-cities-china">Green Transport Helps Build Low-carbon Cities in China</a>.<br /> <br /> Triple Pundits, January 11th, 2012<br /><a href="http://www.triplepundit.com/2012/01/air-pollution-south-asia-reaches-epic-levels/">Air Pollution in South Asia Reaches Epic Levels</a>.<br /><br />The Telegraph, January 11th, 2012<br /><a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/expat/expatnews/9004912/Is-Hong-Kongs-pollution-driving-expats-away.html">Is Hong Kong's pollution driving expats away</a>?<br /><br />The Guardian, January 11th, 2012<br /> <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/jan/11/children-china-urban-jungle-nature?newsfeed=true">How children in China's urban jungle are reconnecting with nature</a>.<br /> <br /> Economic Times, January 11th, 2012<br /> <a href="http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-01-11/news/30616337_1_climate-change-rice-pilot-project">Climate change: India's informal economy neglected</a>.<br /><br /> Xinhua Net, January 10th, 2012<br /><a href="http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/china/2012-01/10/c_131352968.htm">PM2.5: a gauge easy to monitor but hard to control</a>.<br /><br />Oil & Gas Journal, January 10th, 2012<br /><a href="http://www.ogj.com/articles/2012/01/eia-forecasts-oil-gas-demand-increases-through-2013.html">EIA forecasts oil, gas demand increases through 2013</a>.<br /><br />Times of India, January 10th, 2012<br /><a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Bangalore-sets-benchmark-for-popularizing-public-buses/articleshow/11431639.cms">Bangalore sets benchmark for popularizing public buses</a>.<br /><br />The Green Collective, January 10th, 2012<br /><a href="http://theenergycollective.com/barbarafinamore/73873/blue-skies-2012-cutting-air-pollution-and-strengthening-information-transparen">Cutting Air Pollution & Strengthening Information Transparency in China</a>.<br /><br />The Globe and Mail, January 10th, 2012<br /><a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/opinion/clearing-the-air-over-beijings-pollution/article2296622/">Clearing the air over Beijing’s pollution</a>.<br /><br />Road.CC, January 10th, 2012<br /><a href="http://road.cc/content/news/50074-sustrans-leads-calls-london-mayor-use-walking-and-cycling-fight-air-pollution">Sustrans leads calls for London mayor to use walking and cycling to fight air pollution</a>.<br /><br />Biodiesel Magazine, January 10th, 2012<br /><a href="http://www.biodieselmagazine.com/articles/8262/company-advocates-for-the-use-of-biodiesel-at-power-plants">Company advocates for the use of biodiesel at power plants</a>.<br /><br />China.Org, January 10th, 2012<br /><a href="http://www.china.org.cn/environment/2012-01/10/content_24367667.htm">Car plates may be cut to help air</a>.<br /><br />India Today, January 9th, 2012<br /><a href="http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/delhi-petrol-pumps-spew-cancerous-fume/1/167833.html">Delhi petrol pumps spew cancerous fumes</a>.<br /><br />Ends Europe, January 9th, 2012<br /><a href="http://www.endseurope.com/27900/norway-sets-out-its-nordic-council-agenda">Norway sets out its Nordic council agenda</a>.<br /><br />Indian Express, January 2nd, 2012<br /> <a href="http://www.indianexpress.com/news/iitb-centre-to-focus-on-challenges-of-climate-change/894625/0">IIT-B centre to focus on challenges of climate change</a>.<br /> </div>Sarath Guttikundahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13529753960585200692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439733142690682042.post-53248413243614271782012-01-08T10:19:00.000+05:302012-01-16T10:19:52.678+05:30Air Pollution News & Alerts - January 8th, 2012<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeTBAJkp0Ugo-9RP4fK5qJX5cvp3iQQFEEwsasJSFiGex7LtxMbT7zNpFXIErAXr0gZTYik-Hro0z7lIYksOpkRwgJjI6wY16e6EHZ4AygSy7ywhD2JsxRd__FoO6SMo1dXu4XpU0QReY/s1600-h/Air+Pollution+Alerts+-+News+%26+Information.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 71px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeTBAJkp0Ugo-9RP4fK5qJX5cvp3iQQFEEwsasJSFiGex7LtxMbT7zNpFXIErAXr0gZTYik-Hro0z7lIYksOpkRwgJjI6wY16e6EHZ4AygSy7ywhD2JsxRd__FoO6SMo1dXu4XpU0QReY/s320/Air+Pollution+Alerts+-+News+%26+Information.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331113767348514114" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">News & Information; Every Sunday</span><br />(<a href="http://urbanemissions.blogspot.com/2012/01/air-pollution-new-alerts-january-1st.html">Last on January 1st, 2012</a>)<br /><br />Brookings, January, 2012<br /><a href="http://www.brookings.edu/opinions/2012/0110_mongolia_campi.aspx">Mongolia’s Quest to Balance Human Development in its Booming Mineral-Based Economy</a>.<br /><br />China Daily, January 9th, 2012<br /> <a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2012-01/09/content_14402652.htm">Beijing air gets 'better' but still short of target</a>.<br /><br /> Reuters, January 8th, 2012<br /> <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/01/09/us-pollution-hong-kong-idUSTRE80803J20120109">Hong Kong air pollution at worst levels ever</a>.<br /><br /> UB Post, January 8th, 2012<br /> <a href="http://ubpost.mongolnews.mn/index.php/community/88888940-community-top/6763-waste-not-the-waste">Waste not the Waste</a>.<br /><br />Deccan Herald, January 8th, 2012<br /> <a href="http://www.deccanherald.com/content/217536/fast-lane-corbusiers-chandigarh.html">Fast lane in Corbusier’s Chandigarh</a>.<br /> <br /> The Hindu, January 8th, 2012<br /> <a href="http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/article2780985.ece">India's blind love for cars</a>.<br /> <br /> The Telegraph, January 8th, 2012<br /> <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/china/8997627/China-The-rise-of-the-Precious-Snowflakes.html">China: The rise of the 'Precious Snowflakes'</a>.<br /> <br /> India Today, January 8th, 2012<br /> <a href="http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/sheila-dikshit-bus-rapid-transit-expansion/1/167732.html">Bus Rapid Transit in Delhi is on Break until Relook</a>.<br /> <br /> Deccan Herald, January 8th, 2012<br /> <a href="http://www.deccanherald.com/content/217576/big-picture.html">The big picture</a>.<br /> <br /> Financial Express, January 7th, 2012<br /> <a href="http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/more.php?news_id=92891&date=2012-01-07">A case of skewed priorities in Dkaka</a>.<br /> <br /> Evolution, January 7th, 2012<br /> <a href="http://ev-olution.org/?p=30799">Peking University team develops method for modeling historical global black carbon emissions from motor vehicles with reduced uncertainty</a>.<br /><br /> Wall Street Journal, January 6th, 2012<br /> <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204331304577144494232450680.html">Beijing to Publish More Sensitive Air Data</a>.<br /> <br /> BBC, January 6th, 2012<br /> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-16438071">Pollution rise 'worsens' South Asia's winter smog</a>.<br /> <br /> India Today, January 6th, 2012<br /> <a href="http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/pollution-chill-delhi-witnesses-rise-in-respiratory-diseases/1/167485.html">Delhi witnesses 30 per cent rise in respiratory diseases due to high pollution and chill</a>.<br /> <br /> NY Times, January 6th, 2012<br /> <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/07/world/asia/china-to-release-more-data-on-air-pollution-in-beijing.html">China to Release More Data on Air Pollution in Beijing</a>.<br /> <br /> The Live Mint, January 6th, 2012<br /> <a href="http://www.livemint.com/2012/01/06162501/Green-cars-headline-auto-show.html">Green cars headline auto show, but India not ready</a>.<br /> <br /> Business Standard, January 6th, 2012<br /> <a href="http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/getting-urban-transporttrack/460844/">Getting urban transport on track</a>.<br /><br /> Global Times, January 5th, 2012<br /> <a href="http://www.globaltimes.cn/NEWS/tabid/99/ID/690930/PM25-affordable-to-monitor.aspx">PM2.5 ‘affordable’ to monitor</a>.<br /><br /> Shanghai Daily, January 4th, 2012<br /> <a href="http://www.shanghaidaily.com/article/?id=491688&type=Metro">Shanghai agrees to pay for special air quality equipment</a>.<br /> <br /> China.Org, January 4th, 2012<br /> <a href="http://www.china.org.cn/environment/2012-01/03/content_24312910.htm">New year in Shanghai starts with a gray day</a>.<br /><br /> Philippine Information Agency, January 4th, 2012<br /> <a href="http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=70900">DENR cites clean air initiatives</a>.<br /><br /> MSNBC, January 4th, 2012<br /> <a href="http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/features/willelectric-car-be-closer-to-mass-market_644023.html">Will the electric car be closer to mass market</a>?<br /><br /> NY Times, January 4th, 2012<br /> <a href="http://india.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/04/a-conversation-with-air-pollution-expert-dr-gunasekar/">A Conversation With: Air Pollution Expert Dr. Gunasekar</a>.<br /><br /> NPR, January 4th, 2012<br /> <a href="http://www.npr.org/2012/01/04/144641849/indonesian-economy-booms-its-infrastructure-groans">Indonesian Economy Booms, Its Infrastructure Groans</a>.<br /><br /> CNN Go, January 4th, 2012<br /> <a href="http://www.cnngo.com/mumbai/life/pods-future-urban-transport-india-409090">India to get world's largest urban transport podcar system</a>.<br /><br /> Xinhua Net, January 4th, 2012<br /> <a href="http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/indepth/2012-01/04/c_131341314.htm">Learn from EU energy "road map"</a>.<br /><br /> Times of India, January 3rd, 2012<br /> <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Bajaj-unveils-small-car-RE60-promises-35-km-per-litre/articleshow/11351671.cms">Bajaj unveils small car RE60, promises 35 km per litre</a>.<br /> <br /> The Guardian, January 3rd, 2012<br /> <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/jan/03/china-unhealthy-air-pollution">China's city dwellers to breathe unhealthy air 'for another 20-30 years'</a>.<br /><br />CNN, January 3rd, 2012<br /> <a href="http://edition.cnn.com/video/#/video/world/2012/01/03/sidner-india-pollution.cnn">India's capital is choking on its own success as pollution envelopes the city</a>.<br /><br />Financial Express, January 2nd, 2012<br /><a href="http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/more.php?news_id=161396&date=2012-01-02">Utilising the urban underground space</a>.<br /><br />Clean Technica, January 2nd, 2012<br /><a href="http://cleantechnica.com/2012/01/02/order-delays-air-pollution-cuts-save-34000-lives-year/">Last Minute Order Delays Air Pollution Cuts Which Could Save 34,000 people a year in US</a>.<br /><br />January 2nd, 2012<br /><a href="http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/article2767948.ece">How pollution mounts sweeping attack on city</a>.<br /></div>Sarath Guttikundahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13529753960585200692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439733142690682042.post-73058957462843158402012-01-01T10:37:00.000+05:302012-01-05T10:37:43.075+05:30Air Pollution News & Alerts - January 1st, 2012<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeTBAJkp0Ugo-9RP4fK5qJX5cvp3iQQFEEwsasJSFiGex7LtxMbT7zNpFXIErAXr0gZTYik-Hro0z7lIYksOpkRwgJjI6wY16e6EHZ4AygSy7ywhD2JsxRd__FoO6SMo1dXu4XpU0QReY/s1600-h/Air+Pollution+Alerts+-+News+%26+Information.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 71px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeTBAJkp0Ugo-9RP4fK5qJX5cvp3iQQFEEwsasJSFiGex7LtxMbT7zNpFXIErAXr0gZTYik-Hro0z7lIYksOpkRwgJjI6wY16e6EHZ4AygSy7ywhD2JsxRd__FoO6SMo1dXu4XpU0QReY/s320/Air+Pollution+Alerts+-+News+%26+Information.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331113767348514114" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">News & Information; Every Sunday</span><br />(<a href="http://urbanemissions.blogspot.com/2011/12/air-pollution-news-alerts-december-25th.html">Last on December 25th, 2011</a>)<br /><br />DNA India, January 1st, 2012<br /> <a href="http://www.dnaindia.com/india/slideshow_ahmedabad-2012-what-s-on-cards_1632140#top">Ahmedabad 2012: What's on cards</a>?<br /><br /> The Hindu, December 31st, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/article2761450.ece">‘Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg regions seriously impacted by mining, power projects'</a>.<br /><br />UNEP, December 31st, 2011<br /><a href="http://unep.org/newscentre/Default.aspx?DocumentID=2661&ArticleID=8998&l=en">UNEP's Year in Review 2011: January to June</a>.<br /><br />China Daily, December 30th, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2011-12/30/content_14358338.htm">City with worst air pollution vows change</a>.<br /> <br />Ghana Business News, December 30th, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/2011/12/30/new-bamboo-charcoal-technology-promises-to-jump-start-africas-bio-energy-sector/">New bamboo charcoal technology promises to jump-start Africa’s bio-energy sector</a>.<br /><br />Eco Business, December 30th, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.eco-business.com/features/climate-change-endangers-millions-in-south-asia/">Climate change endangers millions in South Asia</a>.<br /><br />The Economist, December 30th, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.economist.com/blogs/theworldin2012/2011/12/top-economies-2012">From Macau to Laos, with China in between</a>.<br /><br />Times of India, December 29th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Diesel-generators-stone-quarries-brick-kilns-adding-to-pollution-level-says-study/articleshow/11286683.cms">Diesel generators, stone quarries, brick kilns adding to pollution level</a>.<br /><br /> Economic Times, December 29th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/energy/oil-gas/euro-iii-fuel-to-be-phased-out-in-7-cities-from-march-31/articleshow/11288127.cms">Euro-III fuel to be phased out in 7 cities from March 31st, 2012</a>.<br /><br /> Grist Magazine, December 29th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.grist.org/list/2011-12-29-how-india-is-winning-the-future-with-solar-energy">How India is winning the future with solar energy</a>.<br /><br /> People's Daily Online, December 29th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90882/7691934.html">Air quality of major Chinese cities</a>.<br /> <br /> Co-Exist News, December 28th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.fastcoexist.com/1679045/chinas-massive-coal-habit-mapped">China’s Massive Coal Habit, Mapped</a>.<br /><br /> The Atlantic Wire, December 28th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.theatlanticwire.com/global/2011/12/view-chinas-sooty-skies-airplane/46735/">A View of China's Sooty Skies from an Airplane</a>.<br /><br /> Business Day, December 28th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.businessday.co.za/articles/Content.aspx?id=161731">Bill gives weather bureau sole mandate to issue air pollution warnings in South Africa</a>.<br /> <br /> Science Daily, December 28th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111228111727.htm">Weather Deserves Medal for Clean Air During 2008 Olympics</a>.<br /><br /> The Guardian, December 28th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/dec/28/uk-switch-low-carbon-energy">UK switch to low-carbon energy 'no dearer than doing nothing'</a>.<br /><br /> Indian Express, December 28th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.indianexpress.com/news/mushrooming-brick-kilns-stone-quarries-major-air-polluters-in-city-says-study/892890/">Mushrooming brick kilns, stone quarries major air polluters in city</a>.<br /><br /> The Windsor Star, December 28th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.windsorstar.com/Smog+causes+havoc+China/5917360/story.html">Smog causes havoc in China</a>.<br /><br /> Canada Free Press, December 28th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/43565">India- ‘Green’ With Heavy Pollution</a>.<br /><br /> Green Car Reports, December 28th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1071119_can-chinas-power-industry-raise-interest-in-electric-cars">Can China's Power Industry Raise Interest In Electric Cars</a>?<br /><br /> Deccan Chronicle, December 27th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/nation/north/environmentalists-tax-diesel-cars-694">Environmentalists for tax on diesel cars in India</a>.<br /><br /> Waste Management, December 27th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.waste-management-world.com/index/from-the-wires/wire-news-display/1570794073.html">Pakistan: Urban transport system in Rawalpindi soon</a>.<br /><br /> USA Today, December 27th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/story/2011-12-26/beijing-smog-china/52234198/1?csp=34news">Some Chinese turn to U.S. Embassy for clarity in smog data</a>.<br /><br /> NPR, December 27th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.npr.org/2011/12/27/144324421/as-nuclear-plants-age-no-easy-energy-solutions">As Nuclear Plants Age, No Easy Energy Solutions</a>.<br /><br /> Shanghai Daily, December 27th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.shanghaidaily.com/article/article_xinhua.asp?id=41688">Heavy air pollution in Mongolia causes flight delays, cancellations</a>.<br /><br /> The Telegraph, December 26th, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/china/8970444/Where-the-mornings-taste-grey-living-under-a-cloud-of-smog-in-Beijing.html">Where the mornings taste grey: living under a cloud of smog in Beijing</a>.<br /><br />Mongolia News, December 26th, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.mad-mongolia.com/news/mongolia-news/612-new-taxis-in-ulaanbaatar-in-2011-8620/">612 new taxis in Ulaanbaatar in 2011</a>.<br /><br />China Daily, December 26th, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2011-12/26/content_14324334.htm">Daily report on PM 2.5 density soon in Shanghai</a>.<br /><br />Barrons, December 24th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://blogs.barrons.com/focusonfunds/2011/12/28/interested-in-china-how-bout-energy-etf-snp-ldk-yge-ptr-ceo">Too Big To (Totally) Fail: China’s Energy Sector Seen Rising In 2012</a>.<br /> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span>New York Times, December 22nd, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/23/world/asia/china-stricter-air-pollution-monitoring-standards-to-start-next-year.html">China: Stricter Air Pollution Monitoring Standards to Start Next Year, With Results Made Public in 2016</a>.<br /><br />Climate Progress, December 21st, 2011<br /><a href="http://thinkprogress.org/romm/2011/12/21/393761/video-30000-chinese-occupy-coal-plants/">30,000 Chinese ‘Occupy’ Highway to Protest Polluting Coal Plants</a>.<br /><br />Pakistan Today, December 20th, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2011/12/epa-lacks-stack-emission-testing-facility/">EPA lacks stack emission testing facility</a>.<br /><br />Daily Times, December 18th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2011%5C12%5C18%5Cstory_18-12-2011_pg11_2">Residents of capital exposed to worse air pollution</a>.<br /><br /> The International News, December 14th, 2011<a href="http://www.thenews.com.pk/TodaysPrintDetail.aspx?ID=82133&Cat=4"><br /> </a>‘Measures to improve traffic system under way’.<br /><br />The International News, December 3rd, 2011<a href="http://www.thenews.com.pk/TodaysPrintDetail.aspx?ID=80587&Cat=4"><br /> </a><a style="text-decoration:none">Solar energy to power city’s street lights in Karachi.</a><br /></div>Sarath Guttikundahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13529753960585200692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439733142690682042.post-82670484642223680542011-12-25T19:40:00.000+05:302011-12-28T19:41:02.376+05:30Air Pollution News & Alerts - December 25th, 2011<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeTBAJkp0Ugo-9RP4fK5qJX5cvp3iQQFEEwsasJSFiGex7LtxMbT7zNpFXIErAXr0gZTYik-Hro0z7lIYksOpkRwgJjI6wY16e6EHZ4AygSy7ywhD2JsxRd__FoO6SMo1dXu4XpU0QReY/s1600-h/Air+Pollution+Alerts+-+News+%26+Information.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 71px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeTBAJkp0Ugo-9RP4fK5qJX5cvp3iQQFEEwsasJSFiGex7LtxMbT7zNpFXIErAXr0gZTYik-Hro0z7lIYksOpkRwgJjI6wY16e6EHZ4AygSy7ywhD2JsxRd__FoO6SMo1dXu4XpU0QReY/s320/Air+Pollution+Alerts+-+News+%26+Information.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331113767348514114" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">News & Information; Every Sunday</span><br />(<a href="http://urbanemissions.blogspot.com/2011/12/air-pollution-news-alerts-december-18th.html">Last on December 18th, 2011</a>)<br /><br />UB Post, December 24th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://ubpost.mongolnews.mn/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=929&Itemid=0">Ulaanbaatar's Air Pollution - Threat to Health</a>.<br /> <br /> The Financial Express, December 23rd, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.financialexpress.com/news/345-industries-continue-to-violate-pollution-norms/890971/0">345 industries continue to violate pollution norms in India</a>.<br /><br /> Mongolia News, December 23rd, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.vom.mn/en/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=803:who-report-on-the-air-pollution-of-ulaanbaatar-&catid=37:press-review&Itemid=56">WHO report on the air pollution of Ulaanbaatar</a>.<br /><br /> The World Bank, December 22nd, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/2011/12/22/study-identifies-best-options-to-improve-air-quality-in-ilaanbaatar">Study Identifies Best Options to Improve Air Quality and Thus Reduce Health Impacts in Ulaanbaatar, the Most Polluted City in the World in Wintertime</a>.<br /> <br /> Nigerian Tribune, December 21st, 2011<br /> <a href="http://tribune.com.ng/index.php/community-news/33104-lamata-lasepa-set-to-tackle-vehicle-emission-in-lagos">LAMATA, LASEPA set to tackle vehicle emission in Lagos</a>.<br /><br /> Xinhua net, December 21st, 2011<br /> <a href="http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/china/2011-12/21/c_131320014.htm">China sets pollution reduction targets for 2012</a>.<br /><br /> The Globe and Mail, December 21st, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/international-news/air-pollution-hazardous-to-chinas-economic-health/article2279684/">Air pollution hazardous to China’s economic health</a>.<br /><br /> The World Bank, December 21st, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.worldbank.org/research/2011/12/15568629/air-quality-analysis-ulaanbaatar-improving-air-quality-reduce-health-impacts">Air quality analysis of Ulaanbaatar : improving air quality to reduce health impacts</a>.<br /><br /> TIME, December 21st, 2011<br /> <a href="http://globalspin.blogs.time.com/2011/12/21/in-defense-of-little-lungs-the-challenge-of-raising-kids-in-smoggy-beijing/#ixzz1hFAiCcGr">In Defense of Little Lungs: The Challenge of Raising Kids in Smoggy Beijing</a>.<br /><br /> Down to Earth, December 20th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.downtoearth.org.in/content/delhi-go-greener">Delhi to go greener</a>.<br /> <br /> New York Times, December 20th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://india.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/20/surprising-sources-of-delhis-air-pollution/">Surprising Sources of Delhi’s Air Pollution</a>.<br /> <br />UNEP, December 20th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.unep.org/newscentre/default.aspx?DocumentID=2661&ArticleID=8994">China Launches US$265 million Ozone and Climate Change Project</a>.<br /><br />The City Fix, December 20th, 2011<br /><a href="http://thecityfix.com/blog/indias-urban-future">India’s Urban Future</a>.<br /><br />Science Daily, December 20th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111220133913.htm">Forest Health Versus Global Warming: Fuel Reduction Likely to Increase Carbon Emissions</a>.<br /><br />The Guardian, December 20th, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/dec/20/eu-charge-airlines-carbon-emissions">EU set to charge international airlines for carbon emissions</a>.<br /><br />IPS, December 20th, 2011<br /> <span><a href="http://ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=106261">Pollution Real if not Official in Beijing</a>.<br /><br /></span>Bloomberg, December 19th, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-12-19/epa-final-rule-for-coal-plants-deemed-unfortunate-by-industry.html">EPA Final Rule for Coal Plants Deemed ‘Unfortunate’ by Industry</a>.<br /><br /><span>China Daily, December 19th, 2011</span><br /> <a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2011-12/19/content_14284231.htm">City reaches annual 'blue sky days' target</a>.<br /></div>Sarath Guttikundahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13529753960585200692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439733142690682042.post-8614175506280518802011-12-18T11:49:00.000+05:302011-12-22T11:49:49.720+05:30Air Pollution News & Alerts - December 18th, 2011<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeTBAJkp0Ugo-9RP4fK5qJX5cvp3iQQFEEwsasJSFiGex7LtxMbT7zNpFXIErAXr0gZTYik-Hro0z7lIYksOpkRwgJjI6wY16e6EHZ4AygSy7ywhD2JsxRd__FoO6SMo1dXu4XpU0QReY/s1600-h/Air+Pollution+Alerts+-+News+%26+Information.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 71px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeTBAJkp0Ugo-9RP4fK5qJX5cvp3iQQFEEwsasJSFiGex7LtxMbT7zNpFXIErAXr0gZTYik-Hro0z7lIYksOpkRwgJjI6wY16e6EHZ4AygSy7ywhD2JsxRd__FoO6SMo1dXu4XpU0QReY/s320/Air+Pollution+Alerts+-+News+%26+Information.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331113767348514114" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">News & Information; Every Sunday</span><br />(<a href="http://urbanemissions.blogspot.com/2011/12/air-pollution-news-alerts-december-11th.html">Last on December 11th, 2011</a>)<br /><br />Washington Post, December 17th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia-pacific/new-delhis-air-is-as-dirty-as-ever-despite-short-lived-gains-from-last-decades-reforms/2011/12/16/gIQAvjWgxO_story.html">New Delhi’s air is as dirty as ever, despite short-lived gains from last decade’s reforms</a>.<br /> <br /> Xinhua Net, December 17th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/china/2011-12/17/c_131311796.htm">Shandong to make air-quality jargon simpler</a>.<br /> <br /> NPR, December 16th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=143842355">Where There's Smoke, There's Sickness: Wood Smoke now a major Northwest air polluter</a>.<br /><br />China.Org, December 16th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.china.org.cn/video/2011-12/16/content_24166810.htm">Guangzhou to release PM 2.5 data ahead of schedule</a>.<br /><br /> Bloomberg News, December 16th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-12-15/death-by-air-in-beijing-shows-china-s-heart-risk-from-worsening-pollution.html">Death-by-Air in Beijing Exposes Untold Heart Risk</a>.<br /><br /> China Daily, December 16th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/usa/china/2011-12/16/content_14273691.htm">Industries top cause of pollution</a>.<br /><br /> The Guardian, December 16th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/dec/16/energy-demand-supply">Energy debate must consider demand - not just supply</a>.<br /><br /> The Guardian, December 15th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/dec/15/climate-change-rainfall">How will climate change affect rainfall</a>?<br /> <br /> Wall Street Journal, December 15th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204026804577098554224386314.html">All the Hot Air in China</a>.<br /> <br /> EEA, December 15th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.eea.europa.eu/highlights/homes-responsible-for-one-quarter?&utm_campaign=homes-responsible-for-one-quarter">Homes responsible for one quarter of European greenhouse emissions from energy</a>.<br /><br /> Berita Jakarta, December 15th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.beritajakarta.com/2008/en/newsview.aspx?idwil=0&id=21548">E. Jakarta Achieves Clean City Predicate</a>.<br /><br /> Earth Justice, December 15th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://earthjustice.org/features/ourwork/erika-rosenthal-on-the-impacts-of-climate-change">Erika Rosenthal: On The Impacts Of Climate Change</a>.<br /><br /> Manila Bulletin, December 15th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/344933/denr-pursues-clean-air-program">DENR pursues clean air program</a>.<br /> <br /> OECD, December 15th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/environment/monitoring-and-evaluation-for-adaptation-lessons-from-development-co-operation-agencies_5kg20mj6c2bw-en">Monitoring and Evaluation for Adaptation: Lessons from Development Co-operation Agencies</a>.<br /><br /> OECD, December 15th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/environment/private-sector-engagement-in-adaptation-to-climate-change-approaches-to-managing-climate-risks_5kg221jkf1g7-en">Private Sector Engagement in Adaptation to Climate Change: Approaches to Managing Climate Risks</a>.<br /><br />Mongolia News, December 15th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.mad-mongolia.com/news/mongolia-news/mayor-meets-with-prominent-american-lawyer-8511/">Ulaanbaatar's Mayor meets with prominent American lawyer</a>.<br /><br /> Mongolia News, December 15th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.mad-mongolia.com/news/mongolia-news/mongolia-focuses-on-bag-filters-to-reduce-air-pollution-8523/">Mongolia focuses on bag filters to reduce air pollution</a>.<br /><br /> AEI, December 14th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.aei.org/papers/energy-and-the-environment/smoggy-with-a-chance-of-altruism-using-air-quality-forecasts-to-drive-behavioral-change/">Smoggy with a chance of altruism: using air quality forecasts to drive behavioral change</a>.<br /> <br /> Asian Times, December 14th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.atimes.com/atimes/China/ML14Ad01.html">China's toxic soup</a>.<br /> <br /> Mongolia News, December 14th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.mad-mongolia.com/news/mongolia-news/mnt-34-billion-in-anti-pollution-money-goes-unspent-8491/">MNT 34 billion in anti-pollution money goes unspent</a>.<br /> <br /> The Daily Star, December 14th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=213988">Air pollution a health hazard</a>.<br /> <br /> On Cars, December 14th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.oncars.in/Car-News-Detail/More-tax-on-petrol-private-vehicles-and-insurance/1523">More tax on petrol, private vehicles and insurance</a>.<br /> <br /> Times of India, December 14th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/11102174.cms">Public transport too slow for city growth</a>.<br /> <br /> NRDC Switchboard, December 14th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/dbailey/note_to_planners_homes_next_to.html">Note to Planners: Homes next to Freeways, not a good idea</a>.<br /> <br /> International Business Times, December 14th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/266682/20111214/china-s-demand-natural-gas-shoot-gets.htm">China’s Demand for Natural Gas to Soar with Environment Concern</a>.<br /><br /> Scientific American, December 13th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=the-urban-brain">City Living Can Heighten Social Stress</a>.<br /> <br /> NPR, December 13th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.npr.org/2011/12/13/143592187/epa-to-unveil-new-rules-for-power-plants">EPA To Unveil Stricter Rules For Power Plants</a>.<br /> <br /> NPR, December 13th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.npr.org/2011/12/13/143649188/in-brazil-oil-boom-brings-environmental-worries">In Brazil, Oil Boom Brings Environmental Worries</a>.<br /> <br /> CBS News, December 12th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18563_162-57341838/pollution-from-china-alters-weather-in-u.s-west/">Pollution from China alters weather in U.S. West</a>.<br /><br /> Washington Post, December 12th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/ezra-klein/post/five-things-to-know-about-the-durban-climate-agreement/2011/12/12/gIQAfEJ3pO_blog.html">Five things to know about the Durban climate agreement</a>.<br /><br /> The Guardian, December 12th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/dec/12/durban-climate-change-conference-2011-southafrica">Durban climate conference agrees deal to do a deal – now comes the hard part</a>.<br /><br /> Renewable Energy Focus, December 12th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/22589/uk-should-approach-bioenergy-with-caution/">UK should approach bioenergy with caution</a>.<br /><br />Climate Progress, December 12th, 2011<br /><a href="http://thinkprogress.org/romm/2011/12/12/386401/beyond-durban-reduce-global-emissions/">Beyond Durban: There’s More than One Way to Reduce Global Emissions</a>.<br /><br />Wall Street Journal, December 12th, 2011<br /><a href="http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/2011/12/12/beijing-environment-official-city-air-faces-%E2%80%98crisis%E2%80%99/?mod=google_news_blog">Beijing Environment Official: City Air Faces ‘Crisis’</a>.<br /><br />China Dialogue, December 12th, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/show/single/en/4691">Battle of the blue skies</a>.<br /><br /> Ghana Business News, December 12th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/2011/12/12/securing-a-triple-win-with-health-and-climate-change/">Securing a triple win with health and climate change</a>.<br /><br />NPR, December 12th, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/12/12/143603341/canada-exits-kyoto-climate-agreement">Canada Exits Kyoto Climate Agreement</a>.<br /><br />NPR, December 12th, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.npr.org/2011/12/12/143587129/megacities-scars-on-the-earth-or-keys-to-growth">Megacities: Scars On The Earth, Or Keys To Growth</a>?<br /><br />The Guardian, December 12th, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/global-development/poverty-matters/2011/dec/12/durban-climate-deal-developing-world">The Durban climate deal failed to meet the needs of the developing world</a>.<br /><br />The New York Times, December 12th, 2011<br /><a href="http://dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/12/a-post-pollution-path-to-global-climate-and-energy-progress">A Post-Pollution Path to Global Climate and Energy Progress</a>.<br /><br />Wall Street Journal, December 12th, 2011<br /><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB30001424052970204336104577094071514669022.html">Official Says Air Quality In Beijing Is at 'Crisis' Level</a>.<br /><br />Daily Dutch News, December 8th, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.dutchdailynews.com/philips-supplies-healthy-cooking-stoves-and-solar-led-lighting-in-south-africa/">Philips supplies healthy cooking stoves and solar LED home lighting in South Africa</a>.<br /><br />MoNRE, November 28th, 2011<br /><span><a href="http://www.monre.gov.vn/v35/default.aspx?tabid=675&CateID=58&ID=111039&Code=U9WK111039">Stubble burning a threat to human health</a>.</span><br /></div>Sarath Guttikundahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13529753960585200692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439733142690682042.post-56026035010960373362011-12-11T10:18:00.000+05:302011-12-14T10:18:40.883+05:30Air Pollution News & Alerts - December 11th, 2011<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeTBAJkp0Ugo-9RP4fK5qJX5cvp3iQQFEEwsasJSFiGex7LtxMbT7zNpFXIErAXr0gZTYik-Hro0z7lIYksOpkRwgJjI6wY16e6EHZ4AygSy7ywhD2JsxRd__FoO6SMo1dXu4XpU0QReY/s1600-h/Air+Pollution+Alerts+-+News+%26+Information.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 71px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeTBAJkp0Ugo-9RP4fK5qJX5cvp3iQQFEEwsasJSFiGex7LtxMbT7zNpFXIErAXr0gZTYik-Hro0z7lIYksOpkRwgJjI6wY16e6EHZ4AygSy7ywhD2JsxRd__FoO6SMo1dXu4XpU0QReY/s320/Air+Pollution+Alerts+-+News+%26+Information.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331113767348514114" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">News & Information; Every Sunday</span><br />(<a href="http://urbanemissions.blogspot.com/2011/12/air-pollution-news-alerts-december-4th.html">Last on December 4th, 2011</a>)<br /><br />The News Today, December 11th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.newstoday.com.bd/index.php?option=details&news_id=46886&date=2011-12-12">Brickfields responsible for 40 pc air pollution in Dhaka</a>.<br /> <br /> AFP, December 11th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5ixVpj1ZoKJLEC800cxN0NBxZ3PVw?docId=CNG.acb42063ad5e79baa31320b1808c71cd.31">China minister defends Beijing Olympics legacy</a>.<br /><br /> The New York Times, December 10th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/11/us/air-quality-difficult-to-gauge-in-dustier-american-west.html">Quality of Air? That’s as Murky as Western Sky</a>.<br /> <br /> Xinhua Net, December 10th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/china/2011-12/10/c_131299210.htm">Beijing planning to use cleaner petroleum, diesel to reduce pollution</a>.<br /> <br /> Center for American Progress, December 9th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2011/12/multilateralism.html">There’s More than One Way to Reduce Global Emissions</a>.<br /><br /> Scientific Alliance, December 9th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.cambridgenetwork.co.uk/news/article/default.aspx?objid=86303">Climate change uncertainties</a>.<br /><br /> NPR, December 9th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.npr.org/2011/12/07/143302823/what-countries-are-doing-to-tackle-climate-change">What Countries Are Doing To Tackle Climate Change</a>.<br /> <br /> Asian Correspondent, December 9th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://asiancorrespondent.com/71377/hong-kong-pollution-shame/">Hong Kong’s pollution shame</a>.<br /> <br /> The National, December 9th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.thenational.ae/news/worldwide/asia-pacific/china-at-odds-with-us-over-hazardous-levels-of-smog">China at odds with US over 'hazardous' levels of smog</a>.<br /> <br /> China Daily, December 9th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/usa/china/2011-12/09/content_14242689.htm">China is fine with monitoring 'fine' particles</a>.<br /> <br /> ERL News, December 9th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://environmentalresearchweb.org/cws/article/yournews/48053">Saving millions of lives and protecting our climate through clean cooking options</a>.<br /> <br /> UW-Madison, December 8th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.news.wisc.edu/20116">For Midwesterners, more boxcars mean cleaner air</a>.<br /> <br /> Financial Express, December 8th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/more.php?news_id=158502&date=2011-12-08">Sustainable city and sustainable transport</a>.<br /> <br /> Environmental Research Web, December 8th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://environmentalresearchweb.org/cws/article/news/48050">Urban areas grow faster than urban population</a>.<br /> <br /> The Guardian, December 8th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/dec/08/delhi-congestion-charge-ease-gridlock">Delhi plans congestion charge to ease gridlock</a>.<br /> <br /> New Scientist, December 8th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.newscientist.com/blogs/shortsharpscience/2011/12/durban-meeting-hears-short-ter.html">Durban meeting hears short-term plan to cool planet</a>.<br /> <br /> Council of Foreign Relations, December 7th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://blogs.cfr.org/asia/2011/12/07/the-growing-brouhaha-over-beijings-air-quality/">The Growing Brouhaha Over Beijing’s Air Quality</a>.<br /> <br /> The Green Car, December 7th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.thegreencarwebsite.co.uk/blog/index.php/2011/12/07/greener-cars-not-the-solution-to-climate-change-and-health-threats/">Greener cars ‘not the solution’ to climate change and health threats</a>.<br /><br /> Global Post, December 7th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/asia-pacific/china/111207/beijing-air-pollution-health">Beijingers battle pollution</a>.<br /><br /> BBC News, December 7th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-16068926">China's pollution, a toxic issue</a>.<br /> <br /> The Hindu, December 7th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/article2693880.ece">Draft plan to improve air quality in Chennai prepared</a>.<br /> <br /> Science Daily, December 6th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111206102527.htm">Global Carbon Project Annual Emissions Summary</a>.<br /> <br /> BBC, December 6th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-16050069">Is Beijing's smog getting worse</a>?<br /><br /> All Africa, December 6th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://allafrica.com/stories/201112070504.html">Ghana: Climate Change - An Issue for All</a>.<br /> <br /> Climate-L News, December 6th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://climate-l.iisd.org/news/who-report-shows-health-and-climate-co-benefits-in-transport-sector/?utm_source=lists.iisd.ca&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Climate+Change+Daily+Feed+-+7+December+2011+-+Climate+Change+Policy+%26+Practice">WHO Report Shows Health and Climate Co-benefits in Transport Sector</a>.<br /><br /> Center for American Progress, December 6th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2011/12/sp_durban.html">Solving Climate Change Will Help Temper Rising Health Care Costs</a>.<br /><br /> Knowledge@Wharton, December 6th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/arabic/article.cfm?articleid=2751&language_id=1">A Bumpy Road Ahead for China's Electric Bikes</a>.<br /><br /> TIME, December 6th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://globalspin.blogs.time.com/2011/12/06/snow-falling-on-smog-is-there-any-hope-for-beijings-air">Snow Falling on Smog: Is There Any Hope for Beijing's Air</a>?<br /><br /> China Daily, December 6th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2011-12/06/content_14217302.htm">Increased air quality standards to benefit lab equipment firms</a>.<br /><br /> BBC, December 6th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-16051507">Welcome to the Beijing smog</a>.<br /><br /> Los Angeles Times, December 6th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/world_now/2011/12/severe-beijing-smog-or-fog-leads-to-long-airport-delays-.html">Severe Beijing smog -- or fog? -- leads to long airport delays</a>.<br /> <br /> IBN Live, December 6th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://ibnlive.in.com/news/fright-night-in-hong-kong/209245-60-121.html">Fright Night in Hong Kong</a>.<br /><br /> Press Information Bureau, December 6th, 2011<br /> <span><a href="http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=78167">Launch of the National Common Mobility Card in India</a>.<br /><br />New York Times, December 6th, 2011</span><br /> <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/07/world/asia/beijing-journal-anger-grows-over-air-pollution-in-china.html">Outrage Grows Over Air Pollution and China’s Response</a>.<br /><br />Voice of Mongolia, December 5th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://vom.mn/en/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=768:the-south-korean-government-will-grant-usd-300-million-loan-for-mongolias-health-sector-and-air-pollution-reduction-projects&catid=34:daily-news&Itemid=53">The South Korean government will grant USD 300 million loan for Mongolia’s health sector and air pollution reduction projects</a>.<br /> <br /> The Hindu, December 5th, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/article2688610.ece">Falling air quality causing winter ailments in the Capital</a>.<br /><br />New Age, December 5th, 2011<br /><a href="http://newagebd.com/newspaper1/frontpage/42446.html">Dhaka’s air pollution level alarmingly high</a>.<br /><br />Scientific American, December 5th, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=three-quarters-of-climate">Three-Quarters of Climate Change Is Man-Made</a>.<br /><br />The Atlantic, December 5th, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2011/12/china-air-quality-catastrophe-its-back/249479/">China Air-Quality Catastrophe—It's Back</a>.<br /><br />Financial Times, December 5th, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/9fb2f778-1f4a-11e1-90aa-00144feabdc0,Authorised=false.html?_i_location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ft.com%2Fcms%2Fs%2F0%2F9fb2f778-1f4a-11e1-90aa-00144feabdc0.html&_i_referer=#axzz1fjKDTpxd">Flights grounded in China as smog worsens</a>.<br /><br />China Dialogue, December 5th, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/show/single/en/4661">Beijing’s hazardous blue sky</a>.<br /><br />Science Daily, December 5th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111205191724.htm">Global Warming 'Not Slowing Down</a>.<br /><br />Science Daily, December 5th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111205170053.htm">Dust Storms Affect Subsequent Emergency Hospital Admissions</a>.<br /><br />The Guardian, December 5th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/dec/05/china-eu-plans-kyoto-durban">China favours EU plans for Kyoto replacement – but with conditions</a>.<br /><br />The Guardian, December 5th, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/dec/05/carbon-dioxide-emissions-biggest-jump">Carbon dioxide emissions show record jump</a>.<br /><br />The Grist List, December 5th, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.grist.org/list/2011-12-05-what-record-emissions-growth-really-shows-us">What record emissions growth really shows us</a>.<br /><br />Global Times, December 3rd, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.globaltimes.cn/NEWS/tabid/99/ID/686905/First-snowfall-comes-but-air-pollution-remains.aspx">First snowfall comes, but air pollution remains</a>.<br /><br />Global Times, December 3rd, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.globaltimes.cn/NEWS/tabid/99/ID/686994/The-micro-particles-debate.aspx">The micro particles debate</a>.<br /></div>Sarath Guttikundahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13529753960585200692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439733142690682042.post-7086411828108370862011-12-04T13:46:00.001+05:302011-12-06T14:37:58.983+05:30Air Pollution News & Alerts - December 4th, 2011<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeTBAJkp0Ugo-9RP4fK5qJX5cvp3iQQFEEwsasJSFiGex7LtxMbT7zNpFXIErAXr0gZTYik-Hro0z7lIYksOpkRwgJjI6wY16e6EHZ4AygSy7ywhD2JsxRd__FoO6SMo1dXu4XpU0QReY/s1600-h/Air+Pollution+Alerts+-+News+%26+Information.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 71px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeTBAJkp0Ugo-9RP4fK5qJX5cvp3iQQFEEwsasJSFiGex7LtxMbT7zNpFXIErAXr0gZTYik-Hro0z7lIYksOpkRwgJjI6wY16e6EHZ4AygSy7ywhD2JsxRd__FoO6SMo1dXu4XpU0QReY/s320/Air+Pollution+Alerts+-+News+%26+Information.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331113767348514114" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">News & Information; Every Sunday</span><br />(<a href="http://urbanemissions.blogspot.com/2011/11/air-pollution-news-alerts-november-27th.html">Last on November 27th, 2011</a>)<br /><br />Nature, December 4th, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.nature.com/news/three-quarters-of-climate-change-is-man-made-1.9538">Three-quarters of climate change is man-made</a>.<br /><br />All Africa, December 4th, 2011<br /><a href="http://allafrica.com/stories/201112050835.html">Africa: Change Ways of Cooking to Save Climate - World Bank Warns</a>.<br /><br />NPR, December 4th, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.npr.org/2011/12/04/143095299/whats-at-stake-in-south-africa-climate-talks">A User's Guide To The Climate Change Talks</a>.<br /><br />Science Daily, November 30th, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111130100013.htm">Gone With the Wind: Why the Fast Jet Stream Winds Cannot Contribute Much Renewable Energy After All</a>.<br /><br />The Guardian, December 4th, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/dec/04/durban-climate-talks-eu-india">Durban climate talks 'roadmap' held up by India</a>.<br /><br />Press Information Bureau, December 3rd, 2011<br /><span><a href="http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=78139">Urban Mobility India 2011 to Address Ways to Achieve Sustainable Mobility</a>.<br /><br /></span>Africa Science News, December 2nd, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.africasciencenews.org/en/index.php/entertainment/52-environment/239-new-bamboo-charcoal-technologies-promise-to-jump-start-africas-bioenergy-sector-">New Bamboo Charcoal Technologies Promise to Jump-start Africa’s Bioenergy Sector</a>.<br /><br />Bloomberg Business Week, December 2nd, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/45519116/ns/business-us_business/#.Ttl3YPK1v_Y">How to Fix World Transportation</a>.<br /><br /><span>New York Times, December 2nd, 2011</span><br /><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/02/science/earth/dispute-over-new-air-pollution-rules-for-power-plants.html">New Air Quality Rules for Power Plants in Dispute</a>.<br /><br />3 News, December 2nd, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.3news.co.nz/Rome-limits-traffic-to-lower-pollution-levels/tabid/1160/articleID/235002/Default.aspx">Rome limits traffic to lower pollution levels</a>.<br /><br />Info Mongolia, December 2nd, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.infomongolia.com/ct/ci/2565/60/">The work plan for air pollution reduction was ratified</a>.<br /><br /> Moneylife, December 1st, 2011<br /><span><a href="http://www.moneylife.in/article/is-metro-rail-not-the-answer-for-indias-urban-transportation-/21885.html">Is Metro Rail not <span>the answer</span> for India’s <span>urban transportation</span></a>?</span><br /><br />NRDC Switchboard, December 1st, 2011<br /> <a href="http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/khenderson/higher_education_paves_a_way_f.html">Higher Education Paves a Way Forward on Climate Change</a>.<br /><br />Salon, December 1st, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.salon.com/2011/12/01/are_freeways_doomed/singleton/">Are freeways doomed</a>?<br /><br /> China Daily, December 1st, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2011-12/01/content_14197725.htm">Beijing sees fewer 'blue sky days'</a>.<br /><br />AFP, December 1st, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5j6KZ3p6-BUTawr10DSpMsQkNGqMA?docId=CNG.206dcf984f8f4bb862564c1ce34ec8a2.3f1">Smog sparks debate over Beijing air standards</a>.<br /><br />Market Watch, December 1st, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.marketwatch.com/story/nasa-satellite-confirms-sharp-decline-in-pollution-from-us-coal-power-plants-2011-12-01">NASA Satellite Confirms Sharp Decline in Pollution From U.S. Coal Power Plants</a>.<br /><br /> China Dialogue, December 1st, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/show/single/en/4654">A shadow climate regime</a>.<br /><br />India Today, November 30th, 2011<br /><a href="http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/delhi-is-air-pollution-capital-too/1/162114.html">Delhi has the highest level of air pollutants</a>.<br /><br />The Guardian, November 30th, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/nov/30/europe-hardline-un-climate-talks">EU takes hardline stance at UN climate talks</a>.<br /><br />Mongolia News, November 30th, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.mad-mongolia.com/news/mongolia-news/working-plan-on-air-pollution-approved-8164/">Working plan on air pollution approved</a>.<br /><br />NRDC Switchboard, November 30th, 2011<br /><a href="http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/amall/epas_proposal_for_cleaning_the.html">EPA's proposal for clearing the air of oil and gas pollution: a step forward, but not enough</a>.<br /><br />China Daily, November 30th, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/xinhua/2011-11-30/content_4532792.html">Mongolian government approves new measures to combat air pollution</a>.<br /><br />China Daily, November 29th, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2011-11/29/content_14178159.htm">More blocked noses due to smog</a>.<br /><br />Think Progress Green, November 29th, 2011<br /><a href="http://thinkprogress.org/green/2011/11/29/377458/durban-dispatch-south-africas-globally-financed-coal-mega-plants/">Durban Dispatch: South Africa’s Globally Financed Coal Mega-Plants</a>.<br /><br />Los Angeles Times, November 29th, 2011<br /><a href="http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/greenspace/2011/11/brown-cloud-might-be-intensifying-storms-over-indian-ocean.html">Brown cloud might be intensifying storms over Indian Ocean</a>.<br /><br />NPR, November 29th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.npr.org/2011/11/29/142907053/as-kyoto-protocol-ends-an-uncertain-climate-future">What Will Become Of The Kyoto Climate Treaty</a>?<br /><br /> UB Post, November 29th, 2011<br /><a href="http://ubpost.mongolnews.mn/index.php/2011-07-24-01-47-35/88888945-opiniontop/6720-ulaanbaatar-and-london">Ulaanbaatar and London</a>.<br /><br />China Daily, November 29th, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2011-11/29/content_14178500.htm">Scientists highlight pollutant problem</a>.<br /><br />ECOFYS, November 28th, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.ecofys.com/en/publications/158/">UNEP Bridging the Emissions Gap</a>.<br /><br />Wall Street Journal, November 28th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20111128-708131.html">Canada Won't Make Second Commitment To Kyoto - Environment Minister</a>.<br /><br />Climate Progress, November 28th, 2011<br /><a href="http://thinkprogress.org/romm/2011/11/28/374605/genetically-engineer-algae-to-increase-oil-yields/">Researchers Genetically Engineer Algae to Increase Oil Yields by Up to 50%: Should We Be Concerned</a>?<br /><br />China Daily, November 27th, 2011<br /><a href="http://europe.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2011-11/27/content_14169070.htm">Green drivers</a>.<br /><br />Forbes, November 27th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/panosmourdoukoutas/2011/11/27/why-china-cannot-fight-pollution/">Why China Cannot Fight Pollution</a>.<br /><br />Xinhua Net, November 25th, 2011<br /><a href="http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/china/2011-11/25/c_131269594.htm">China gives new-energy vehicles official nod</a>.<br /></div>Sarath Guttikundahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13529753960585200692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439733142690682042.post-62818697588159291782011-11-27T09:06:00.000+05:302011-11-29T09:07:11.893+05:30Air Pollution News & Alerts - November 27th, 2011<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeTBAJkp0Ugo-9RP4fK5qJX5cvp3iQQFEEwsasJSFiGex7LtxMbT7zNpFXIErAXr0gZTYik-Hro0z7lIYksOpkRwgJjI6wY16e6EHZ4AygSy7ywhD2JsxRd__FoO6SMo1dXu4XpU0QReY/s1600-h/Air+Pollution+Alerts+-+News+%26+Information.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 71px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeTBAJkp0Ugo-9RP4fK5qJX5cvp3iQQFEEwsasJSFiGex7LtxMbT7zNpFXIErAXr0gZTYik-Hro0z7lIYksOpkRwgJjI6wY16e6EHZ4AygSy7ywhD2JsxRd__FoO6SMo1dXu4XpU0QReY/s320/Air+Pollution+Alerts+-+News+%26+Information.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331113767348514114" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">News & Information; Every Sunday</span><br />(<a href="http://urbanemissions.blogspot.com/2011/11/air-pollution-news-alerts-november-20th.html">Last on November 20th, 2011</a>)<br /><br />The Guardian, November 27th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/nov/27/wood-fires-fuel-climate-change">Wood fires fuel climate change – UN</a>.<br /><br /> Climate-L News, November 25th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://climate-l.iisd.org/news/ozone-copmop-does-not-address-hfcs-phase-down">Ozone COP/MOP Does Not Address HFCs Phase-Down</a>.<br /><br />BBC, November 25th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-15858603">Climate sensitivity to CO2 probed</a>.<br /><br /> Science Daily, November 25th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111125161027.htm">Fifth of Global Energy Could Come from Biomass Without Damaging Food Production</a>.<br /><br /> EEA, November 24th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.eea.europa.eu/pressroom/newsreleases/industrial-air-pollution-cost-europe">Industrial air pollution cost Europe up to €169 billion in 2009</a>.<br /> <br /> Science Daily, November 24th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111124150827.htm">Climate Sensitivity to Carbon Dioxide More Limited Than Extreme Projections</a>.<br /><br /> China Daily, November 24th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/bizchina/2011-11/24/content_14157199.htm">China punishes power plants for pollution</a>.<br /><br /> The Guardian, November 24th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/nov/24/industrial-pollution-costs-uk-billions">Industrial pollution 'costs UK billions each year'</a>.<br /><br /> ABC News, November 24th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/eu-agency-air-pollution-costs-exceed-134-billion-15022907#.Ts8Yr_K1v_Y">EU Agency: Air Pollution Costs Exceed $134 Billion</a>.<br /><br /> China.org, November 24th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.china.org.cn/environment/2011-11/24/content_23994343.htm">WWF to promote low-carbon innovation in China</a>.<br /><br /> Policy Shop, November 24th, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.policyshop.net/home/2011/11/23/bad-energy-the-high-price-of-coal.html">Bad Energy: The High Price of Coal</a>.<br /><br />Huffington Post, November 23rd, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/william-anderson/the-foul-air-outside-my-w_b_1108634.html">The Foul Air Outside My Window</a>.<br /><br />Mongolia News, November 22nd, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.mad-mongolia.com/news/mongolia-news/ulaanbaatar-managing-officials-discuss-winter-preparation-8025/">Ulaanbaatar managing officials discuss winter preparation</a>.<br /><br />UN-HABITAT, November 22nd, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.unhabitat.org/pmss/listItemDetails.aspx?publicationID=3239">Cities and Climate Change Policy Note 2</a>.<br /><br />The Sunday Independent, November 21st, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.iol.co.za/sundayindependent/climate-cash-deals-are-killing-us-1.1183034">Climate cash deals are killing us</a>.<br /> <br /> The Times of India, November 21st, 2011<br /> <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/opinion/edit-page/A-moveable-feast/articleshow/10806417.cms">A moveable feast</a>.<br /><br /> Science Daily, November 21st, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111121142453.htm">Algae Biomass Increased by More Than 50 Percent</a>.<br /><br />Science Daily, November 21st, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111121114901.htm">Second-Generation Ethanol Processing Cost Prohibitive</a>.<br /><br />BBC, November 21st, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-15818659">Climate concerns as ‘ozone-friendly’ HFCs use grows</a>.<br /><br /> BBC, November 21st, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-15820162">No let up in greenhouse gas rise</a>.<br /><br /> NY Times, November 21st, 2011<br /> <a href="http://india.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/21/new-delhi-now-more-polluted-than-beijing/">New Delhi, Now More Polluted Than Beijing</a>.<br /> <br /> Mongolia News, November 18th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.mad-mongolia.com/news/mongolia-news/national-committee-reports-on-anti-pollution-efforts-7985/">National Committee reports on anti-pollution efforts</a>.<br /><br /> Biofuels Digest, November 18th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://biofuelsdigest.com/bdigest/2011/11/17/bioenergy-critical-success-factors/">Bioenergy Critical Success Factors</a>.<br /></div>Sarath Guttikundahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13529753960585200692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439733142690682042.post-1760618863364318832011-11-20T19:06:00.000+05:302011-11-21T19:07:17.881+05:30Air Pollution News & Alerts - November 20th, 2011<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeTBAJkp0Ugo-9RP4fK5qJX5cvp3iQQFEEwsasJSFiGex7LtxMbT7zNpFXIErAXr0gZTYik-Hro0z7lIYksOpkRwgJjI6wY16e6EHZ4AygSy7ywhD2JsxRd__FoO6SMo1dXu4XpU0QReY/s1600-h/Air+Pollution+Alerts+-+News+%26+Information.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 71px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeTBAJkp0Ugo-9RP4fK5qJX5cvp3iQQFEEwsasJSFiGex7LtxMbT7zNpFXIErAXr0gZTYik-Hro0z7lIYksOpkRwgJjI6wY16e6EHZ4AygSy7ywhD2JsxRd__FoO6SMo1dXu4XpU0QReY/s320/Air+Pollution+Alerts+-+News+%26+Information.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331113767348514114" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">News & Information; Every Sunday</span><br />(<a href="http://urbanemissions.blogspot.com/2011/11/air-pollution-news-alerts-november-13th.html">Last on November 13th, 2011</a>)<br /><br />Down to Earth, November, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.downtoearth.org.in/content/diesel-when-bad-policy-makes-toxic-hell">Diesel: when bad policy makes for toxic hell</a>.<br /><br />Mongolia News, November 20th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.mad-mongolia.com/news/mongolia-news/nature-publishes-article-of-mongolian-scientist-7970/">"Nature" publishes article of Mongolia Scientist</a>.<br /> <br /> China Daily, November 18th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2011-11/18/content_14115577.htm">Car owners return extra subsidies</a>.<br /> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span>NPR, November 18th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.npr.org/2011/11/18/142513520/climate-panel-more-extreme-weather-on-the-way">Climate Panel: More Extreme Weather On The Way</a>.<br /> <br /> CNN, November 18th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2011/11/17/world/asia/china-beijing-air-pollution/index.html">China air pollution: 'Slightly polluted' or 'hazardous'</a>?<br /><br /> Times of India, November 18th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Project-for-better-monsoon-forecast-to-be-launched-in-Jan-that-will-enable-better-forecast-of-monsoon-in-country-to-be-launched-in-January-2012/articleshow/10775845.cms">Project for better monsoon forecast to be launched in Jan that will enable better forecast of monsoon in country to be launched in January 2012</a>.<br /> <br /> Eur Activ, November 17th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.euractiv.com/specialreport-air-quality/air-pollution-hot-potato-london-olympics-news-509003">Air pollution 'hot potato' for London Olympics</a>.<br /> <br /> Pakistan Today, November 17th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2011/11/unnaturally-yours/">Unnaturally yours</a>.<br /> <br /> IEW News, November 17th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.iewy.com/36563-iea-warns-of-irreversible-climate-change-in-5-years-if-fossil-fuel-infrastructure-remains-unchanged.html">IEA Warns of Irreversible Climate Change in 5 Years if Fossil Fuel Infrastructure Remains Unchanged</a>.<br /><br /> BBC, November 17th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-15768517">China morning round-up: US Asia policy under fire</a>.<br /><br /> Triple Pundit, November 17th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.triplepundit.com/2011/11/beijings-epa-air-quality-fine/">Beijing’s EPA: The Air Quality is Just Fine</a>.<br /><br /> Manila Bulletin, November 17th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/341672/denr-seeks-improved-air-quality">DENR seeks improved air quality</a>.<br /><br /> EurActiv, November 17th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.euractiv.com/climate-environment/meps-push-strong-eu-role-climate-talks-news-509004">MEPs push for strong EU role in climate talks</a>.<br /><br /> Xinhua Net, November 17th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/china/2011-11/17/c_131251945.htm">Pollution measures for public feedback</a>.<br /> <br /> The Nation, November 17th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.thenationonlineng.net/2011/index.php/business/26612-fed-govt-backs-100m-lagos-transport-project.html">Fed Govt backs $100m Lagos transport project</a>.<br /> <br /> Times of India, November 17th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Delhi-four-times-more-polluted-than-Pune-on-Diwali-night/articleshow/10761173.cms">Delhi four times more polluted than Pune on Diwali night</a>.<br /> <br /> China Human Rights, November 17th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.humanrights-china.org/en/messages/FF/t20111118_817067.htm">Air quality standards to cover PM2.5 by 2016</a>.<br /> <br /> Science Daily, November 17th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111117141157.htm">Nanoparticles Used as Additives in Diesel Fuels Can Travel from Lungs to Liver</a>.<br /> <br /> Science Daily, November 16th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111116162244.htm">Acid Pollution in Rain Decreased With Emissions, Long-Term Study Shows</a>.<br /> <br /> BBC, November 16th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-15756235">UN warns Chinese pollution has dire health implications</a>.<br /><br /> Reuters, November 16th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/11/16/us-un-climate-china-idUSTRE7AF1JU20111116">Analysis: China climate role could be to corner U.S</a>.<br /> <br /> Io9, November 16th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://io9.com/5859705/why-the-uns-development-index-is-destroying-the-future">Why the U.N.’s Development Index is destroying the future</a>.<br /><br /> Earth Justice, November 16th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://earthjustice.org/news/press/2011/35-700-deaths-could-be-prevented-annually-by-strong-soot-standards">35,700 Deaths Could Be Prevented Annually by Strong Soot Standards</a>.<br /><br /> Progress Illinois, November 16th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2011/11/16/new-epa-rules-target-coal-plant-emissions">New EPA Rules Target Coal Plant Emissions</a>.<br /><br /> Nature, November 16th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.nature.com/news/time-to-stop-celebrating-the-polluters-1.9370">Time to stop celebrating the polluters</a>.<br /><br /> Shanghai Daily, November 15th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.shanghaidaily.com/article/?id=487456&type=Metro">Wind expected to clear air pollution</a>.<br /> <br /> Xinhua Net, November 15th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/china/2011-11/15/c_131248562.htm">China eyes green growth, vows to curb pollution</a>.<br /><br />Deccan Herald, November 15th, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.deccanherald.com/content/205011/tata-hispano-unveils-its-hybrid.html">Tata Hispano unveils its hybrid CNG-Electric bus</a>.<br /><br />Euractiv, November 14th, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.euractiv.com/specialreport-air-quality/bulgaria-killer-air-exposes-wider-eu-problems-news-508892?utm_">Bulgaria’s killer air exposes wider EU problems</a>.<br /><br />Science Daily, November 13th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111113142747.htm">Climate Policies Can Help Resolve Energy Security and Air Pollution Challenges</a>.<br /><br /> NPR, November 11th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.npr.org/2011/11/11/142218650/air-pollution-bad-for-health-but-good-for-planet">Air Pollution: Bad For Health, But Good For Planet</a>?<br /><br /> Science Daily, November 10th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111110191948.htm">Woodsmoke from Cooking Fires Linked to Pneumonia, Cognitive Impacts</a>.<br /><br /> Climate-L News, November 10th, 2011<br /><a href="http://climate-l.iisd.org/news/adb-approves-us100-million-for-low-carbon-growth-climate-resilience-in-indonesia">ADB Approves US$100 Million for Low Carbon Growth, Climate Resilience in Indonesia</a>.<br /><br /> CNN, September 21st, 2011<br /><a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2011/10/21/world/americas/climate-study-warming-real/index.html">New climate study deals blow to skeptics</a>.<br /></div>Sarath Guttikundahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13529753960585200692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439733142690682042.post-21682432106755914972011-11-13T10:26:00.000+05:302011-11-15T10:27:04.993+05:30Air Pollution News & Alerts - November 13th, 2011<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeTBAJkp0Ugo-9RP4fK5qJX5cvp3iQQFEEwsasJSFiGex7LtxMbT7zNpFXIErAXr0gZTYik-Hro0z7lIYksOpkRwgJjI6wY16e6EHZ4AygSy7ywhD2JsxRd__FoO6SMo1dXu4XpU0QReY/s1600-h/Air+Pollution+Alerts+-+News+%26+Information.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 71px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeTBAJkp0Ugo-9RP4fK5qJX5cvp3iQQFEEwsasJSFiGex7LtxMbT7zNpFXIErAXr0gZTYik-Hro0z7lIYksOpkRwgJjI6wY16e6EHZ4AygSy7ywhD2JsxRd__FoO6SMo1dXu4XpU0QReY/s320/Air+Pollution+Alerts+-+News+%26+Information.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331113767348514114" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">News & Information; Every Sunday</span><br />(<a href="http://urbanemissions.blogspot.com/2011/11/air-pollution-alerts-november-6th-2011.html">Last on November 6th, 2011</a>)<br /><br /><div>The Jerusalem Post,<br /> <a href="http://www.jpost.com/Sci-Tech/Article.aspx?id=244871">OECD officials commend Israel on environment</a>.<br /> <br />The Financial Express, November 13th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/more.php?news_id=155801&date=2011-11-13">CNG-consuming assocs threaten to go on indefinite strike</a>.<br /><br /> The Atlantic, November 12th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2011/12/how-walmart-is-changing-china/8709/">How Walmart Is Changing China</a>.<br /> <br /> Reuters, November 11th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://in.reuters.com/article/2011/11/11/idINIndia-60462020111111">China official says air pollution rules too lax</a>.<br /> <br /> NPR, November 11th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.npr.org/2011/11/11/142218650/air-pollution-bad-for-health-but-good-for-planet">Air Pollution: Bad For Health, But Good For Planet</a>?<br /><br /> The Huffington Post, November 11th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ryan-schuchard/arctic-climate-change-business_b_1089154.html">The Arctic and Responsible Adaptation to Climate Change</a>.<br /><br /> The Telegraph UK, November 11th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/china/8884604/China-concedes-it-underestimates-air-pollution-levels.html">China concedes it underestimates air pollution levels</a>.<br /><br /> The City Fix, November 10th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://thecityfix.com/blog/embracing-the-opportunity-for-sustainable-urban-development-in-china/">Embracing the Opportunity for Sustainable Urban Development in China</a>.<br /><br /> Times of India, November 9th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/10-yrs-on-CNG-advantage-lost/articleshow/10660532.cms">10 yrs on, CNG advantage lost</a>.<br /><br /> People's Daily Online, November 9th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90780/7639983.html">Market blow away 'special air' rumors</a>.<br /><br /> New York Times, November 9th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://india.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/09/the-developing-world-leading-on-climate-change/">The Developing World, Leading on Climate Change</a>?<br /><br /> People's Daily Online, November 9th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/202936/7640046.html">Expert: Heavy fog different from air pollution</a>.<br /><br /> China Daily, November 9th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/metro/2011-11/09/content_14060636.htm">Beijing's air-quality center opens to public</a>.<br /><br /> TG Daily, November 9th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.tgdaily.com/health-features/59540-climate-disasters-costing-billions-in-health-costs">Climate disasters costing billions in health costs</a>.<br /><br /> NDTV, November 9th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/environment-ministry-gives-conditional-clearance-to-lavasa-148303">Environment Ministry gives conditional clearance to Lavasa</a>.<br /><br /> EBRD, November 8th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.ebrd.com/pages/news/press/2011/111108.shtml">EBRD, World Bank join forces to cut emissions from gas flaring in Russia and Central Asia</a>.<br /> <br />Hindustan Times, November 8th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Toxic-Capital-air-killing-like-never-before/Article1-766139.aspx">Toxic Capital air killing like never before</a>.<br /><br /> Shanghai Daily, November 8th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.shanghaidaily.com/nsp/National/2011/11/08/Air%2Bin%2Bmany%2BChina%2Bcities%2Bremains%2Bhighly%2Bpolluted/">Air in many China cities remains highly polluted</a>.<br /><br /> Global Times, November 8th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.globaltimes.cn/NEWS/tabid/99/ID/682908/Beijing-environmental-agency-shows-the-city-recorded-239-days-of-good-air.aspx">Beijing environmental agency shows the city recorded 239 days of good air</a>.<br /><br /> Wall Street Journal, November 8th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203733504577024000381790904.html?mod=googlenews_wsj">The Hidden Toll of Traffic Jams</a>.<br /><br /> NRDC, November 8th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/tspencer/health_costs_from_extreme_weat.html">Health Costs from Extreme Weather Events $14 Billion, We're Workin' On It</a>.<br /><br /> China.Org, November 8th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.china.org.cn/video/2011-11/08/content_23852635.htm">Beijing environmental authority responds to public scrutiny</a>.<br /><br /> Tehelka, November 8th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.tehelka.com/story_main50.asp?filename=Ws081111pollution.asp">Blame pollution, truck overloading for haze in city</a>.<br /><br /> China Dialogue, November 8th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/show/single/en/4617">US car fumes: a call to arms for China</a>.<br /><br /> Live Mint, November 7th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.livemint.com/2011/11/07233537/Soot-blamed-for-rising-cyclone.html?h=B">Soot blamed for rising cyclone strength, drop in rainfall</a>.<br /> <br /> Washington Times, November 7th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/nov/7/china-moves-haltingly-to-clean-up-environmental-me/">China moves, haltingly, to clean up environmental mess</a>.<br /><br /> Railway Gazette, November 7th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.railwaygazette.com/nc/news/single-view/view/ambitious-plans-in-kathmandu.html">Ambitious plans in Kathmandu for Metrorail</a>.<br /><br />Inhabitat, November 7th, 2011<br /><a href="http://inhabitat.com/ugandas-first-electric-car-is-built-by-students/">Uganda’s First Electric Car Built by Makerere Students</a>.<br /><br />Huffington Post, November 7th, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-center-for-public-integrity/many-americans-left-behin_b_1079251.html">Many Americans left behind in the quest for cleaner air</a>.<br /><br />China Daily, November 7th, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2011-11/07/content_14052527.htm">Tighter air quality monitoring in Beijing</a>.<br /><br />International Business Times, November 7th, 2011<br /><a href="http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/244322/20111107/china-urged-implement-stricter-air-monitoring-standards.htm">China Urged To Implement Stricter Air Monitoring Standards</a>.<br /><br />China Daily, November 6th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/metro/2011-11/06/content_14045878.htm">Electric taxis to triple in Beijing next year</a>.<br /> <br /> Times of India, November 5th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-05/delhi/30363438_1_pollution-levels-air-pollution-nox">Haze in Delhi sets off air pollution alarm</a>.<br /><br /> CNTN, November 5th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://english.cntv.cn/program/china24/20111105/106339.shtml">Public scrutiny pushes air quality monitoring</a>.<br /><br /> C-Net, November 2nd, 2011<br /><a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-20129045-54/usda-awards-$44.6-million-for-biofuel-projects/">USDA awards $44.6 million for biofuel projects</a>.<br /><br />The Hindu, November 2nd, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/economy/article2591876.ece">Bengal headed for a power crisis</a>.<br /><br />Speigel Online, October 26th, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,794124,00.html">Chinese Scientists Warn of Significant Glacier Melt</a>.<br /></div></div>Sarath Guttikundahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13529753960585200692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439733142690682042.post-58761611740088072402011-11-06T18:30:00.000+05:302011-11-07T18:31:03.683+05:30Air Pollution Alerts - November 6th, 2011<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeTBAJkp0Ugo-9RP4fK5qJX5cvp3iQQFEEwsasJSFiGex7LtxMbT7zNpFXIErAXr0gZTYik-Hro0z7lIYksOpkRwgJjI6wY16e6EHZ4AygSy7ywhD2JsxRd__FoO6SMo1dXu4XpU0QReY/s1600-h/Air+Pollution+Alerts+-+News+%26+Information.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 71px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeTBAJkp0Ugo-9RP4fK5qJX5cvp3iQQFEEwsasJSFiGex7LtxMbT7zNpFXIErAXr0gZTYik-Hro0z7lIYksOpkRwgJjI6wY16e6EHZ4AygSy7ywhD2JsxRd__FoO6SMo1dXu4XpU0QReY/s320/Air+Pollution+Alerts+-+News+%26+Information.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331113767348514114" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">News & Information; Every Sunday</span><br />(<a href="http://urbanemissions.blogspot.com/2011/10/air-pollution-alerts-october-30th-2011.html">Last on October 30th, 2011</a>)<br /><br /><div>The Hindu, November 6th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article2601780.ece">Gone in 50 seconds</a>.<br /> <br /> The Hindu, November 6th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/article2604199.ece">Road ahead for urban renewal in India</a>.<br /> <br /> The Hindu, November 6th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/article2601471.ece">Nuclear power is our gateway to a prosperous future, former President of India</a>.<br /> <br /> Bhutan Daily, November 6th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.kuenselonline.com/2011/?p=20365">It’s no surprise – the air is polluted</a>!<br /> <br /> The Daily Star, November 5th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=209225">Can we save Dhaka city</a>?<br /><br /> Times of India, November 5th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Haze-in-city-sets-off-air-pollution-alarm/articleshow/10613555.cms">Haze in Delhi sets off air pollution alarm</a>.<br /><br />Times of India, November 5th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Vroom-boom-adds-pollutants-to-Lucknows-air/articleshow/10612243.cms">Vroom boom adds pollutants to Lucknow's air</a>.<br /><br /> The Guardian, November 4th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/nov/04/china-phase-out-incandescent-lightbulbs">China to phase out incandescent light bulbs</a>.<br /> <br /> The New York Times, November 4th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/05/world/asia/the-privileges-of-chinas-elite-include-purified-air.html">The Privileges of China’s Elite Include Purified Air</a>.<br /> <br /> The Guardian, November 4th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/interactive/2011/nov/04/incandescent-lightbulb-phase-out-world">Incandescent lightbulb phase-outs around the world</a>.<br /> <br /> The Week, November 4th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://theweek.com/article/index/221083/can-white-roofs-really-reduce-global-warming">Can white roofs really reduce global warming</a>?<br /><br /> Hindustan Times, November 4th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/Auto/With-petrol-price-rise-majority-prefer-diesel-cars/Article1-764885.aspx">With petrol price rise, majority prefer diesel cars</a>.<br /> <br /> AFP, November 3rd, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gymKgYeatAfD2_sz1zdtB4Z1udBA?docId=CNG.9d687b9275d9daa205bf2652fe9df048.5a1">Beijing accuses US embassy of pollution 'hype'</a>.<br /><br /> The Guardian, November 3rd, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/blog/2011/nov/03/how-cut-energy-bills-to-100-a-year">How I cut my energy bills to £100 a year</a>.<br /><br /> Science Daily, November 3rd, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111103120448.htm">Hybrid Power Plants Can Help Industry Go Green: Affordable Solar Option for Power Plants</a>.<br /> <br /> CNN, November 2nd, 2011<br /> <a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2011/11/01/world/asia/china-air/">U.S. readings challenge China's smog claims</a>.<br /><br /> Mongolian Economy and Finance, November 2nd, 2011<br /> <a href="http://mongoliaeconomy.blogspot.com/2011/11/standing-committee-discusses-air.html">Standing committee discusses air pollution</a>.<br /> <br /> Science Daily, November 2nd, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111102161147.htm">Link Between Air Pollution and Cyclone Intensity in Arabian Sea: Disruption of Wind Shear Enables Stronger Storms</a>.<br /><br /> The Guardian, November 2nd, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2011/nov/02/pollution-powerful-cyclones">Pollution makes powerful cyclones more likely, claim scientists</a>.<br /><br /> India Today, November 2nd, 2011<br /> <a href="http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/air-pollution-noxious-gases-central-delhi/1/158333.html">Fumes, noxious gases choke Central Delhi</a>.<br /><br /> AFP, November 2nd, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gJ7NR3nm-Gd9ZbuSiYVwsZhK-HoA?docId=CNG.f7fee1d3e211a5423a39162aa46fc669.3c1">Beijing vows better pollution data after smog anger</a>.<br /><br /> Mongolia News, November 2nd, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.mad-mongolia.com/news/mongolia-news/do-not-pollute-air-and-get-discount-7481/">Do Not Pollute Air and Get Discount</a>.<br /><br /> The Guardian, November 2nd, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/global-development/2011/nov/02/human-development-report-renewable-energy">UN calls for universal access to renewable energy</a>.<br /><br /> New York Times, November 2nd, 2011<br /> <a href="http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/02/climate-change-imperils-global-prosperity-u-n-warns/">Climate Change Imperils Global Prosperity, U.N. Warns</a>.<br /><br /> Info Mongolia, November 2nd, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.infomongolia.com/ct/ci/2291/56/The%20Incentive%20Policy%20for%20Reducing%20the%20Air%20Pollution%20in%20Mongolia">The Incentive Policy for Reducing the Air Pollution in Mongolia</a>.<br /><br /> China Daily, November 2nd, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/usa/china/2011-11/02/content_14019018.htm">Weather debate shrouded in fog</a>.<br /> <br /> BU News, November 1st, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.bu.edu/today/2011/bu-urban-health-initiative/">Boston University Launches Urban Health Initiative</a>.<br /> <br /> The Guardian, November 1st, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/nov/01/climate-change-weather-ipcc">Wild weather worsening due to climate change, IPCC confirms</a>.<br /><br /> Daily Times, September 30th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2011%5C09%5C30%5Cstory_30-9-2011_pg12_7">Study on growth of 2-wheelers presented in Karachi</a>.<br /></div></div>Sarath Guttikundahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13529753960585200692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439733142690682042.post-51514400802769904032011-10-30T14:30:00.000+05:302011-11-02T14:31:01.253+05:30Air Pollution Alerts - October 30th, 2011<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeTBAJkp0Ugo-9RP4fK5qJX5cvp3iQQFEEwsasJSFiGex7LtxMbT7zNpFXIErAXr0gZTYik-Hro0z7lIYksOpkRwgJjI6wY16e6EHZ4AygSy7ywhD2JsxRd__FoO6SMo1dXu4XpU0QReY/s1600-h/Air+Pollution+Alerts+-+News+%26+Information.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 71px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeTBAJkp0Ugo-9RP4fK5qJX5cvp3iQQFEEwsasJSFiGex7LtxMbT7zNpFXIErAXr0gZTYik-Hro0z7lIYksOpkRwgJjI6wY16e6EHZ4AygSy7ywhD2JsxRd__FoO6SMo1dXu4XpU0QReY/s320/Air+Pollution+Alerts+-+News+%26+Information.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331113767348514114" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">News & Information; Every Sunday</span><br />(<a href="http://urbanemissions.blogspot.com/2011/10/air-pollution-alerts-october-23rd-2011.html">Last on October 23rd, 2011</a>)<br /><br /><div>China Daily, October 31st, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/usa/china/2011-10/31/content_14004299.htm">Air quality suffers due to smog</a>.<br /> <br /> Financial Express, October 31st, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/more.php?news_id=154669&date=2011-11-01">Air pollution needs attention</a>.<br /> <br /> Mongolia News, October 30th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.mad-mongolia.com/news/mongolia-news/new-buses-to-serve-public-transport-7359/">New Buses to Serve Public Transport in Ulaanbaatar</a>.<br /> <br /> Times of India, October 30th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/indore/Indore-to-be-host-of-All-India-Mayors-Conference-once-again/articleshow/10545337.cms">Indore to be host of All India Mayors' Conference once again</a>.<br /> <br /> Indian Express, October 30th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Brand-Metro/867321/">Brand Metro</a>.<br /> <br /> Xinhua Net, October 30th, 2010<br /> <a href="http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/china/2011-10/30/c_131219847.htm">Dense fog shrouds north, central China</a>.<br /> <br /> The Economist, October 29th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.economist.com/node/21534802">Clean energy in California - On its own sunny path</a>.<br /><br /> Los Angeles Times, October 29th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-china-air-quality-20111030,0,4899208.story">U.S. Embassy air quality data undercut China's own assessments</a>.<br /> <br /> The Grist Magazine, October 28th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.grist.org/list/2011-10-27-this-daily-show-investigation-of-science-will-make-you-lolsob">This Daily Show investigation of science will make you lol-sob</a>.<br /><br /> The Press Enterprise, October 28th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.pe.com/local-news/topics/topics-environment-headlines/20111028-inland-smog-slightly-worse-in-2011.ece">INLAND: Smog slightly worse in 2011</a>.<br /> <br /> Times of India, October 28th, 2011<br /> <span></span><a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Cracker-pollution-goes-down-with-push-from-nature/articleshow/10514233.cms">Cracker pollution goes down, with push from nature</a>.<br /><br /> Indian Express, October 28th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.indianexpress.com/news/air-pollution-dips-this-diwali-overall-worsens/866348/">Air pollution dips this Diwali, overall worsens</a>.<br /><br /> Outlook India, October 28th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://news.outlookindia.com/items.aspx?artid=739635">Pollution Down This Diwali in Delhi But Noise Level Up</a>.<br /><br /> The Hindu, October 28th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/article2576202.ece">Delhi Govt. pats itself for lower air pollution on a ‘windy' Diwali</a>.<br /><br /> Climate Spectator, October 28th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.climatespectator.com.au/commentary/clearing-haze-china">Clearing the haze in China</a>.<br /><br /> Aid Netherlands, October 28th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.nl-aid.org/continent/sub-saharan-africa/south-africa-transport-unites-communities-reduces-carbon/">South Africa: Transport unites communities, reduces carbon</a>.<br /> <br /> The Grist List, October 28th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.grist.org/list/2011-10-28-deve-countries-take-the-climate-change-bullet-for-the-rest-of-us">Developing countries take the climate change bullet for the rest of us</a>.<br /><br /> Fast Company, October 27th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.fastcompany.com/1790991/one-more-for-the-climate-believers-heat-islands-study-contradicts-climate-deniers-talking-po">Painting Your Roof White Doesn't Work</a>.<br /> <br /> NPR, October 27th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.npr.org/2011/10/27/141731707/it-s-economy-vs-environment-in-global-coal-trade">The Global Coal Trade's Complex Calculation</a>.<br /> <br /> The CityFix, October 27th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://thecityfix.com/blog/striking-a-balance-in-transport-for-all-road-users">Striking a Balance in Transport for All Road Users</a>.<br /> <br /> Science Daily, October 27th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111027112328.htm">Global Warming Target to Stay Below 2 Degrees Requires More Action This Decade</a>.<br /><br /> The Daily Star, October 27th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/latest_news.php?nid=33254">ADB to give $4.5b to Bangladesh in 5 years</a>.<br /><br /> The Guardian, October 27th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/oct/27/white-roofs-global-warming">White roofs are not a global warming silver bullet</a>.<br /><br /> Xinhua Net, October 27th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/china/2011-10/27/c_131215512.htm">China closes 7,000 enterprises for pollution violations in five years</a>.<br /><br /> NRDC Switchboard, October 27th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/rkassel/nrdc_joins_unep_to_celebrate_g.html">NRDC joins UNEP to celebrate global elimination of leaded gasoline--A huge step forward for children's health</a>.<br /><br /> Science Daily, October 26th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111026143813.htm">New Tool Clears the Air On Cloud Simulations</a>.<br /><br /> The Guardian, October 26th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/damian-carrington-blog/2011/oct/26/climate-change-developing-country-impacts-risk">Map reveals stark divide in who caused climate change and who's being hit</a>.<br /><br /> The Daily Star, October 26th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=207927">Waste management</a>.<br /><br /> Renewable Energy Magazine, October 25th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.renewableenergymagazine.com/energias/renovables/index/pag/panorama/colleft/colright/panorama/tip/articulo/pagid/17606/botid/47/">Wake-up call for fossil fuels as true costs calculated</a>.<br /> <br /> Reuters, October 25th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://blogs.reuters.com/faithworld/2011/10/25/smog-dims-shine-of-indias-diwali-festival-of-lights-reuters/">Smog dims shine of India’s Diwali festival of lights</a>.<br /><br /> PR Newswire, October 25th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/china-japan-and-usa-largest-markets-for-air-treatment-systems-132530918.html">China, Japan and USA Largest Markets for Air Treatment Systems</a>.<br /><br /> BBC, October 25th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-15444858">China 'won't follow US' on carbon emissions</a>.<br /><br /> Science Daily, October 25th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111025210906.htm">Glaciers in Southwest China Feel the Brunt of Climate Change</a>.<br /> <br /> Science Tech, October 25th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.iol.co.za/scitech/science/environment/china-s-glaciers-in-meltdown-mode-1.1163991">China’s glaciers in ‘meltdown’ mode</a>.<br /><br /> Center for American Progress, October 24th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2011/10/china_smart_grid.html">China Pours Money into Smart Grid Technology</a>.<br /><br /> Huffington Post, October 24th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/carl-pope/china-should-play-by-the-_b_1029121.html">China Should Play by the Rules, and America Should Play to Win</a>.<br /><br /> China Daily, October 24th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/bizchina/2011-10/24/content_13960190.htm">China to cap non-renewable energy consumption</a>.<br /><br /> Bloomberg Business Week, October 24th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://news.businessweek.com/article.asp?documentKey=1376-LTJRCW6JTSE901-0FI7P9QVP5FQ8FMU2G5S4CFTD2">China Qinhuangdao Coal Price Rises to Highest in Three Years</a>.<br /><br /> Contra Costa Times, October 24th, 2011<br /><span><span></span></span><a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/california/ci_19182120?nclick_check=1">Railroads cite voluntary steps to reduce diesel emissions</a>.<br /><br />Climate-L News, October 24th, 2011<br /><a href="http://climate-l.iisd.org/news/wri-unep-release-paper-on-climate-regime-design">WRI, UNEP Release Paper on Climate Regime Design</a>.<br /><br />Environmental Technology, October 24th, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.envirotech-online.com/news/air-monitoring/6/breaking_news/helsinki_metro_project_aimed_at_boosting_air_quality/17247/">Helsinki metro project aimed at boosting air quality</a>.<br /><br />The Pioneer, October 24th, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.dailypioneer.com/pioneer-news/oped/15592-cng-eco-friendly-but-road-traffic-has-worsened.html">CNG: Eco-friendly, but road traffic has worsened</a>.<br /><br />Xinhua Net, October 23rd, 2011<br /> <a href="http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/china/2011-10/23/c_131207356.htm">China's coal consumption rises 10.3 pct in first three quarters</a>.<br /><br /> China Daily, October 22nd, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2011-10/22/content_13956169.htm">Heavy fog dampens Beijing's blue sky ambition</a>.<br /><br /> China Daily, October 22nd, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2011-10/22/content_13954749.htm">Polluting plant hasn't resumed</a>.<br /><br /> Wall Street Journal, October 22nd, 2011<br /> <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204485304576643013762503654.html?mod=ITP_pageone_1">How Do You Get to 7 Billion People</a>?<br /><br /> The Guardian, October 21st, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/blog/2011/oct/21/data-tracks-carbon-emissions-source">Groundbreaking data tracks carbon emissions back to their source</a>.<br /> <br /> Xinhua Net, October 21st, 2011<br /><a href="http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/china/2011-10/21/c_131205122.htm">City planners use expo to promote environmental awareness</a>.<br /><br />Xinhua Net, October 21st, 2011<br /><a href="http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/china/2011-10/21/c_131204327.htm">Beijing heating goes solar</a>.<br /><br />People's Daily, October 21st, 2011<br /> <a href="http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90882/7623308.html">China plant in pollution scandal defies government ban on production</a>.<br /><br /> India Together, October 10th, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.indiatogether.org/2011/oct/env-radiation.htm">Radiation looms over power plans</a>.<br /></div></div>Sarath Guttikundahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13529753960585200692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439733142690682042.post-28478565283578585892011-10-23T17:45:00.000+05:302011-10-24T17:45:41.290+05:30Air Pollution Alerts - October 23rd, 2011<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeTBAJkp0Ugo-9RP4fK5qJX5cvp3iQQFEEwsasJSFiGex7LtxMbT7zNpFXIErAXr0gZTYik-Hro0z7lIYksOpkRwgJjI6wY16e6EHZ4AygSy7ywhD2JsxRd__FoO6SMo1dXu4XpU0QReY/s1600-h/Air+Pollution+Alerts+-+News+%26+Information.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 71px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeTBAJkp0Ugo-9RP4fK5qJX5cvp3iQQFEEwsasJSFiGex7LtxMbT7zNpFXIErAXr0gZTYik-Hro0z7lIYksOpkRwgJjI6wY16e6EHZ4AygSy7ywhD2JsxRd__FoO6SMo1dXu4XpU0QReY/s320/Air+Pollution+Alerts+-+News+%26+Information.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331113767348514114" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">News & Information; Every Sunday</span><br />(<a href="http://urbanemissions.blogspot.com/2011/10/air-pollution-alerts-october-9th-2011.html">Last on October 9th, 2011</a>)<br /><br /><div>Times of India, October 23rd, 2011<br /> <span></span><a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/City-gets-more-Games-type-air-monitoring-centres/articleshow/10469913.cms">City gets more Games-type air monitoring centres</a>.<br /> <br /> The New York Times, October 23rd, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/24/business/global/cost-of-subsidizing-fossil-fuels-is-high-but-cutting-them-is-tough.html">Cost of Subsidizing Fossil Fuels Is High, but Cutting Them Is Tough</a>.<br /> <br /> Xinhua Net, October 22nd, 2011<br /> <a href="http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/china/2011-10/22/c_131206626.htm">Heavy fog closes expressways, dampens Beijing's blue sky ambition</a>.<br /><br /> IEDR, October 21st, 2011<br /> <a href="http://iedro.com/blog/articles/climate-change/the-study-of-black-carbon-and-other-pollutants-in-the-atmosphere">The Study of Black Carbon and Other Pollutants in the Atmosphere</a>.<br /><br /> Climate Watch, October 21st, 2011<br /> <a href="http://blogs.kqed.org/climatewatch/2011/10/21/clearing-the-air-on-climate-and-smog/">Clearing the Air on Climate and Smog</a>.<br /><br /> Info Mongolia, October 21st, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.infomongolia.com/ct/ci/2155">People of Buriyatia to reduce air pollution in Ulaanbaatar</a>.<br /><br /> Los Angeles Times, October 21st, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/commentary/la-oe-jackson-train-act-20111021,0,4827827.story">'Too dirty to fail'</a>?<br /><br /> BBC, October 21st, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-15373071">Global warming 'confirmed' by independent study</a>.<br /> <br /> The Guardian, October 20th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/green-living-blog/2011/oct/20/high-speed-rail-london-emissions">Will the High Speed 2 rail line reduce emissions</a>?<br /> <br /> Red Orbit, October 20th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.redorbit.com/news/science/1112405003/nasa-takes-a-look-back-at-a-decade-of-fires">NASA Takes A Look Back At A Decade Of Fires</a>.<br /><br /> Science Daily, October 20th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111020025606.htm">Visual Tour of Earth's Fires</a>.<br /><br /> Science Daily, October 20th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111020145108.htm">Space Weather Prediction Model Improves Forecasting</a>.<br /><br /> Science Daily, October 20th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111020145106.htm">Significant Ozone Hole Remains Over Antarctica</a>.<br /><br /> Science Daily, October 20th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111020025802.htm">Urban 'Heat Island' Effect Is a Small Part of Global Warming; White Roofs Don't Reduce It</a>.<br /><br /> Times of India, October 20th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/Indian-cities-cant-do-without-a-Metro/articleshow/10421213.cms">Indian cities can't do without a Metro</a>.<br /><br /> NRDC Switchboard, October 20th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/plehner/an_inside_look_at_a_cleaner_te.html">An Inside Look at a Cleaner Textile Mill in China</a>.<br /><br /> The TIME, October 19th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://ecocentric.blogs.time.com/2011/10/19/how-chinese-babies-pay-the-price-for-chinese-pollution">How Chinese Babies Pay the Price for Chinese Pollution</a>.<br /> <br /> The Hindu, October 19th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/article2552097.ece">Slowdown fears in India unwarranted, says German Consul</a>.<br /><br /> Financial Express, October 19th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/more.php?news_id=153439&date=2011-10-19">'Sweden to help rehabilitate climate change victims in BD'</a>.<br /><br /> Working Knowledge, October 19th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://hbswk.hbs.edu/item/6845.html">Designing Cities for a Sustainable Future</a>.<br /><br /> China Dialogue, October 19th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/show/single/en/4589-Clearing-the-haze">Clearing the haze</a>.<br /><br /> Science Daily, October 19th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111019185134.htm">Pollutants Linked to 450 Percent Increase in Risk of Birth Defects in Rural China</a>.<br /><br /> Science Daily, October 19th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111019162245.htm">NASA, Japan Release Improved Topographic Map of Earth</a>.<br /><br /> Science Daily, October 19th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111019105516.htm">Technologies for the City of Tomorrow</a>.<br /><br />NPR, October 18th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2011/10/18/141455850/curbing-cooking-smoke-that-kills-more-people-than-malaria">Curbing Cooking Smoke That Kills More People Than Malaria</a>.<br /> <br /> World Bank, October 18th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://go.worldbank.org/2PUJ0ARYJ0">Mongolia - Ulaanbaatar Clean Air Project : safeguards report</a>.<br /><br /> Environmental Health News, October 18th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.environmentalhealthnews.org/ehs/blog/2011-1018-forbes-mislabels-particulate-matter">"Ultrafine" mistaken in an otherwise illuminating air pollution article</a>.<br /> <br /> Huffington Post, October 18th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marcelo-mena/heating-and-air-pollution_b_1012414.html">Heating and Air Pollution in Santiago, Chile</a>.<br /> <br /> All Africa, October 18th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://allafrica.com/stories/201110190012.html">The Cookstove Conundrum - Old Ways Vs. New Habits, Better Health</a>.<br /> <br /> The Grist Magazine, October 18th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.grist.org/renewable-energy/2011-10-18-from-dung-power-to-solar-power-how-billions-without-electrical-a">How billions without electricity will benefit from clean energy</a>.<br /> <br /> Mother Nature Network, October 17th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/wilderness-resources/stories/mongolias-capital-tries-to-shed-its-smog">Mongolia's capital tries to shed its smog</a>.<br /> <br /> Yale 360, October 17th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://e360.yale.edu/feature/shenyang_a_once-polluted_china_city_is_turning_from_gray_to_green/2454/">A Once-Polluted Chinese City Is Turning from Gray to Green</a>.<br /> <br /> The Guardian, October 17th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/oct/17/smoggy-chinese-city-green">How a smoggy Chinese city turned green</a>.<br /><br /> The Reuters, October 17th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://in.reuters.com/article/2011/10/17/idINIndia-59928420111017">Mongolia's capital tries to shed its smog</a>.<br /><br /> The Tribune Times, October 17th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/opinion/editorial/general/we-cant-switch-off-coal-power/2325622.aspx">We can't switch off coal power</a>.<br /><br /> Kuwait Times, October 17th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.kuwaittimes.net/read_news.php?newsid=NTI1NTk1NDkxNg==">Kuwait among 10 most polluted nations: WHO</a>.<br /><br />Science Daily, October 17th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111017155618.htm">Links in the Chain: Global Carbon Emissions and Consumption Difficult to Attribute</a>.<br /><br /> Slate Magazine, October 16th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/future_tense/2011/10/alternative_energy_will_benefit_billions_in_the_developing_world.html">From Dung Power to Solar Power</a>.<br /> <br /> Times of India, October 16th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-10-16/india/30285885_1_coal-supplies-coal-stocks-power-plants">When damp coal left us in darkness</a>.<br /> <br /> NRDC Switchboard, October 16th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/mwyenn/air_pollution_can_make_you_fat.html">Air Pollution Can Make You Fat</a>.<br /><br /> Science Daily, October 16th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111016212016.htm">Google Earth Typhoid Maps Reveal Secrets of Disease Outbreaks</a>.<br /><br /> Economic Times, October 15th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/energy/power/coal-crunch-may-trip-power-plants-including-those-of-ntpc/articleshow/10346396.cms">Coal crunch may trip power plants including those of NTPC</a>.<br /><br /> The Hindu, October 15th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/article2538023.ece">Clean up the air</a>.<br /> <br /> Engineering News, October 14th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/stricter-enforcement-of-ambient-air-quality-standards-for-brick-manufacturing-2011-10-14">Stricter enforcement of ambient air quality standards for brick manufacturing</a>.<br /><br /> Huffington Post, October 14th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jack-davis/what-i-learned-about-chin_b_994401.html">What I Learned About China and the Environment from Cathay Pacific</a>.<br /><br /> Science Daily, October 14th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111014131838.htm">Emissions of Atmospheric Compounds: New Scenarios for the IPCC</a>.<br /><br /> SciDev.Net, October 12th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.scidev.net/en/south-asia/news/indo-french-satellite-to-boost-climate-insight.html">Indo-French satellite to boost climate insight</a>.<br /><br /> Resource Investing News, October 12th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://resourceinvestingnews.com/24100-china-to-lead-in-electric-vehicle-market.html">China to Lead in Electric Vehicle Market</a>.<br /> <br /> Parisar Pune, September 12th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://parisar.org/activities/analysesreports/135-transport-budget-analysis-2011-12.html">India Transport Budget Analysis 2011-12</a>.<br /><br /> The Hindu, October 11th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Bangalore/article2527745.ece">Highways take a toll on pedestrians</a>.<br /><br /> UC Riverside, October 11th, 2011<br /><a href="http://newsroom.ucr.edu/2748">Fighting Pollution to Slow Climate Change</a>.<br /><br />The Guardian, October 10th, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/oct/10/climate-change-cost-companies-worth">Climate change not factored into companies' value, warns UN chief</a>.<br /> <br />Global Times, September 29th, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.globaltimes.cn/NEWS/tabid/99/ID/677611/Lanzhou-has-worst-air-in-nation-report.aspx">Lanzhou has worst air in nation</a>.<br /><br />One News Page, September 28th, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.onenewspage.com/n/Asia-Pacific/74mty39qj/Railways-To-Take-Big-Steps-for-Fourth-Generation.htm">Railways To Take Big Steps for Fourth Generation Development</a>.<br /><br />The Hindu, September 13th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/article2461716.ece">Model footpaths planned on five roads</a>.<br /></div></div>Sarath Guttikundahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13529753960585200692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439733142690682042.post-21687652055784229092011-10-09T17:46:00.000+05:302011-10-12T17:47:04.510+05:30Air Pollution Alerts - October 9th, 2011<a 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href="http://go.worldbank.org/5KOLBY0IP0">Greenhouse Gas Emission Mitigation in Road Construction and Rehabilitation: A Toolkit for Developing Countries</a>.<br /><br /> The Hindu Business Line, October 9th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/article2523548.ece">Challenges of mobility</a>.<br /><br /> The Hindu, October 9th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/article2525064.ece">Delhi Zoo safe for inmates</a>.<a href="http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/article2525064.ece" target="_blank"><br /></a><br />Hindustan Times, October 9th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/mumbai/New-BMC-norms-for-your-footpaths/Article1-755154.aspx">New BMC norms for your footpaths</a>.<br /><br /> The City Fix, October 7th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://thecityfix.com/blog/making-room-for-delhis-bicycle-culture/">Making Room for Delhi’s Bicycle Culture</a>.<br /> <br /> Waste Management World, October 7th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.waste-management-world.com/index/from-the-wires/wire-news-display/1515790892.html">Jindal Group's upcoming waste-to-energy plant has Delhi fuming</a>.<br /> <br /> The Guardian, October 7th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/oct/07/europe-greenhouse-gas-emissions-rise">Europe's greenhouse gas emissions rise</a>.<br /><br /> The Guardian, October 6th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/oct/06/airlines-charged-carbon-pollution">Airlines can be charged for carbon pollution, court rules</a>.<br /><br /> <a href="http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/article2525064.ece" target="_blank">The Guardian, October 5th, 2011<br /> </a><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/oct/05/melting-arctic-ice-supertankers">Melting Arctic ice clears the way for supertanker voyages</a>.<br /> <br /> The Live Mint, October 4th, 2011<br /> <a href="http://www.livemint.com/2011/10/04234319/Sootmonsoon-link-to-be-studie.html">Soot-monsoon link to be studied</a>.<br /> <br /> Climate-L, October 3rd, 2011<br /><a href="http://climate-l.iisd.org/guest-articles/cities-and-climate-change">The urban dimension of climate change</a>.<br /><br />The Guardian, October 3rd, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/oct/03/china-air-pollution-quality-standards">China to tighten air pollution standards</a>.<br /><br />Times of India, October 3rd, 2011<br /><a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/global-warming/Set-emission-cut-target-date-for-all-nations/articleshow/10212673.cms">Set emission cut target date for all nations</a>.<br /><br />All Africa, October 1st, 2011<br /> <a href="http://allafrica.com/stories/201110030106.html">Uganda: WHO Warns of Increased Air Pollution Deaths</a>.<br /><br /> The Hindu, September 30th, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/article2498002.ece">Do aerosols have an impact on Indian monsoon</a>?<br /><br />Biofuels Digest, September 27th, 2011<br /><a href="http://biofuelsdigest.com/bdigest/2011/09/27/the-third-way-advanced-biofuels-as-a-systems-of-systems/">The Third Way: Advanced biofuels as a system of systems</a>.<br /><br />Brookings, August 2011<br /><a href="http://www.brookings.edu/papers/2011/08_energy_green_growth_hultman_sierra.aspx">Energy and Green Growth: Recasting the Options, Re-envisioning Sustainability</a>.<a href="http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/article2525064.ece" target="_blank"><br /></a></div></div>Sarath Guttikundahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13529753960585200692noreply@blogger.com0