‘The fear of dying’ pervades Southern California’s oil-polluted enclaves
In their worst moments, the victims’ faces are blue. Their skin is cool and damp to the touch.
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2,100 cities exceed recommended pollution levels, fueling climate change
Climate change is already affecting the health of populations around the world, but things are set to get worse if adequate changes aren’t made, according to an international consortium of climate experts.
How a 672,000-gallon oil spill was nearly invisible
Mention oil spills, and images of birds coated in black slime and a shiny slick on the ocean’s surface come to mind. But not all oil spills are the same.
Record surge in atmospheric CO2 seen in 2016
Researchers say a combination of human activities and the El Niño weather phenomenon drove CO2 to a level not seen in 800,000 years.
The spookiest Halloween costume of 2017: the fossil fuel company executive
Halloween is here, and we have a lot to be spooked about when it comes to the future role of science in this country.
Four policies can reduce U.S. transport emissions 45%, cut oil use 23%, save 5,300 lives per year
America’s transportation sector is undergoing a profound shift toward cleaner and more efficient vehicles.
Rising seas are flooding Virginia’s naval base, and there’s no plan to fix it
Naval Station Norfolk, home to the Atlantic Fleet, floods not just in heavy rains or during hurricanes. It floods when the sun is shining, too, if the tide is high or the winds are right. It floods all the time.
Electric cars emit 50% less greenhouse gas than diesel, study finds
Electric cars emit significantly less greenhouse gases over their lifetimes than diesel engines even when they are powered by the most carbon intensive energy, a new report has found.
A huge salmon die-off is happening — and our cars might be responsible
A recent study traced a major coho salmon die-off to contaminants from roads and automobiles — brake dust, oil, fuel, chemical fluids — that hitch a ride on storm water and flow into watersheds.
London’s £10 T-charge comes into effect in fight against toxic car fumes
People driving older, more polluting petrol and diesel vehicles will be liable for the £10 T-charge, on top of the congestion charge of £11.50, which has been in place since 2003.
