POLLUTION Subscribe to POLLUTION
Philippines Asking $1.4 Mn From US for Reef Damage
The Philippines will ask the United States to pay 58 million pesos ($1.4 million) in compensation for damage caused by a US warship to a protected coral reef, the manager… Read more
Nigerian Villagers Sue Shell in Landmark Pollution Case
Four Nigerian villagers took Royal Dutch Shell to court on Thursday in a landmark pollution case that campaigners said could open the door to more compensation claims against international companies…. Read more
Breathing European Air Shorten Lives – Report
Air pollution is shortening lives by almost two years in parts of the European Union, the European Environmental Agency (EEA) said, strengthening the case for a tightening of emissions restrictions… Read more
Green Group Presses Proper Disposal of CFLs
An environment group has cautioned the public against the improper disposal of compact fluorescent lamps as these energy efficient lighting facilities can be highly toxic due to its mercury content… Read more
Scientific Discovery Offers ‘Green’ Solution in Fight Against Greenhouse gases
The porous material, named NOTT-300, has the potential to reduce fossil fuel emissions through the cheaper and more efficient capture of polluting gases such as carbon dioxide (CO2) and sulphur… Read more
