Unsafe levels of PM2.5 dust shrouded Bangkok and 64 of the 76 provinces on Monday morning, with 28 provinces registering red levels and the worst air pollution in Samut Sakhon.
Hino Motors (TM), a Toyota Motor Co. subsidiary, has agreed to plead guilty and pay a $1.6 billion fine as part of a settlement with several U.S. agencies over an emissions fraud scheme.Read more...
Gov. Kathy Hochul has delayed action on a sweeping program to charge for greenhouse gas emissions.
Turkey vultures feed on dead carcasses, helping to lower greenhouse gas emissions.
The plan carves out a new pollution source category titled “chemical manufacturing with ethylene oxide” and requires emissions monitoring around facilities.
The credits aim to drive deployment of zero-carbon power with funding linked to how much projects cut emissions rather than the technologies they use.
Delhi remains one of India's most polluted cities, with PM2.5 levels averaging 107 µg/m³ in 2024. Despite some improvements, high vehicle density, poor regulation of industrial emissions, and seasonal stubble burning contribute significantly to air pollution. The report recommends enhanced public transportation, effective dust management, and regional coordination to address agricultural waste burning, targeting a 40% reduction by 2026.
From carbon emissions to the share prize of videoconferencing firm Zoom, these graphs tell the story of how the covid-19 pandemic changed everything
BoM issues heatwave warning for SA, NSW, Victoria and Tasmania, with temperatures set to reach the 40s in some parts of the country on Sunday Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast All eyes are on a bushfire in Victoria that has been raging for weeks as southern Australia swelters through a three-day heatwave. Hot conditions are expected to continue on Sunday from central Australia to the south-east, with pockets in Victoria’s east and New South Wales’s south-east to experience severe conditions until late Sunday. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
Countries have pledged to phase out HFC-23, a powerful greenhouse gas, but atmospheric data shows that emissions are five times higher than governments are reporting
Millions of Australians will be hit by a blistering heatwave that is sweeping across southeastern parts of the country as firefighters battle to contain large blazes.
There are fears the net zero Dorset project will do more harm than good by increasing carbon emissions due to traffic congestion in the impacted areas.
Environment Canada has issued a smog warning for the Montreal and Laval areas, warning of high concentrations of pollutants in the air.
Previous pledges to reduce operational greenhouse gas emissions by 65 percent by 2030 and 35 percent by 2025 are probably not achievable.
A preliminary emissions report Thursday from the federal government shows greenhouse gases emitted in 2023 fell by six million tonnes compared to 2022.
President formally files new plans under Paris agreement and hails ‘boldest climate agenda in American history’ Joe Biden has announced tougher targets on the US’s carbon dioxide emissions for the next decade, in a defiant final gesture intended as a “capstone” on his legacy on the climate. With just weeks to go before Donald Trump enters the White House, the Biden administration is formally filing new plans under the Paris agreement – the global climate treaty from which Trump has vowed to withdraw. Continue reading...
State regulators announced last week that they would dial back enforcement of a law that requires large companies to report their greenhouse gas emissions.
“More than a quarter of lands in the United States are federally-managed, and almost one-quarter of the nation’s greenhouse gas emissions come from federal lands,” U.S. Geological Survey Director David Applegate said.
Bangkok faces annual economic losses of over 400 billion baht caused by air pollution, particularly fine particulate matter smaller than 2.5 microns or PM2.5, a recent seminar was told.
Australia is currently the hottest country in the world, taking out all of the top ten spots for global towns and cities in the last 24 hours.
Heatwave conditions are forecast to intensify with most states to hit the mid 30s to 40s.
Will Beijing be able to dramatically slash carbon emissions, or will it just let them plateau? The answer has huge implications for the climate.
Reducing greenhouse gases from transportation is key to meeting state goals, new research says.
Hong Kong authorities will dish out more than HK$600 million (2.6 billion baht) to help franchised bus companies and the taxi industry procure electric vehicles (EVs) under a plan to achieve zero vehicular emissions and carbon neutrality by 2050.
A new study finds fertilized soil is a major driver of smog-forming pollution near the Salton Sea.
Thailand is looking to enhance farmers' ability to rehabilitate land and replace some crops with alternative, high-value plants to tackle agricultural burning that causes PM2.5 dust pollution in lowland areas.
EPA's "good neighbor" rule clamping down on smog-forming pollution from power plants and other sources has been mired in litigation.
The conclusion of the 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) brings with it a blend of urgency, frustration, and a glimmer of hope for the Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). These nations, responsible for only a fraction of global greenhouse gas emissions, suffer disproportionally from the devastating […]
Teenage student Aniksha is relieved to be back in class in India's capital -- even if the choking smog that prompted her school to close last month has yet to dissipate.
Under the state rule, oil and gas operators must monitor emissions for smog-causing pollutants — nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds — and regularly check for and fix leaks.
The Pollution Control Department is warning that people in Greater Bangkok will face thick smog from Monday to Friday due to smoke from farmland and stagnant air over the capital and nearby provinces.
Atif Manzoor, 45, the owner of the renowned blue pottery business in Multan, had every reason to feel cheerful last week when the sun finally came out. For a good three weeks, the city of Sufi shrines had been shrouded in an envelope of thick smog. For over three weeks, he said, business had been […]
Legislation may be needed to enforce carbon reduction if Thailand fails to meet its emission targets, says Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
The first unplanned blackouts have struck as Australia's east coast is swamped by a heatwave.
Noxious smog smothering the plains of north India is not only choking the lungs of residents and killing millions, but also slowing the country's economic growth.
Cool change expected to push through state late on Saturday, bringing intense rain and thunderstorms across the wider region into next week Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Extreme fire danger alerts are in place in parts of Victoria, as swathes of south-east Australia continue to swelter through a heatwave sweeping across the region. However, the weather system driving the warm conditions is expected to bring a cool change by late on Saturday for much of Victoria, before it triggers intense rain and thunderstorms by the end of the weekend and into the middle of next week. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Mark Warner said Salt Typhoon telecom hack makes Colonial Pipeline and SolarWinds, the major cyberattacks linked,to Russian-speaking criminals and to the Russian government — "look like child's play."
Australian foreign affairs minister says ‘we have been clear that all parties to the conflict must comply with international humanitarian law’. Follow today’s news headlines live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Heatwave conditions are building over parts of Victoria and New South Wales today. According to the Bureau of Meteorology , much of Victoria will experience heatwave conditions, with maximum temperatures in the mid to high 30s. Continue reading...
Extreme heat expected to hit much of South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania and inland NSW as central Queensland braces for flooding Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Much of Australia’s east coast will swelter through heatwave conditions this weekend with temperatures set to soar to up to 12 degrees above average. The extreme heat warning comes as central Queensland braces for flash flooding after days of soaking rain. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
From a harrowing car incident in China to a toxic smog cloud visible from space, explore six stories from the video team at the South China Morning Post.
Kingston is making strides in reducing its environmental impact, with new data shedding light on both progress and challenges in the city's sustainability efforts.
It is part of a wider plan to reduce emissions and pollution and restore natural habitat.
MANILA - At least eight people were killed as super typhoon Man-Yi hit the Philippine archipelago over the weekend, unleashing fierce winds and strong rains that triggered landslides and storm surges, authorities said.
Smog season approaches, posing risks to heart health. Monitor blood pressure and stay hydrated. Watch for symptoms like shortness of breath and chest pain. Schedule heart check-ups and maintain a healthy diet. Track local air quality and limit outdoor activities when pollution is high. Protect your heart during smog season.
Toxic smog is overwhelming hospitals in Pakistan's Punjab province, with over 1.91 million respiratory illness cases reported in the past month. Lahore, the worst-hit city, is grappling with hazardous air quality, forcing school closures and lockdowns. The crisis, fueled by industrial emissions and agricultural practices, has left residents struggling to breathe and healthcare workers overwhelmed.
Lahore, Pakistan's second-largest city, remained engulfed in a thick blanket of smog on Thursday (November 14), posing serious health risks to its residents. - REUTER
Super Typhoon Man-yi uprooted trees, brought down power lines and ripped off corrugated iron roofing as it swept across the storm-weary Philippines on Sunday, following an unusual streak of violent weather.
Super Typhoon Man-yi (called Pepito in the Philippines) made landfall on Catanduanes Island in the Philippines at 9:40 p.m. local time on Saturday, Nov. 16, as a category 5 storm with 160 mph winds and a central pressure of 921 mb, as determined by the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC). The Philippines have suffered an […] The post Category 5 Super Typhoon Man-yi hits the Philippines appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Super Typhoon Man-yi had sustained wind speeds of 160 mph as it made landfall in the Philippines Saturday.
Authorities warn of ‘life-threatening’ surges as sixth storm to pound the country in the past month intensified Philippine authorities ordered all vessels back to shore and people in coastal communities to leave their homes as Super Typhoon Man-yi neared the storm-weary archipelago nation . Man-yi will be the sixth major storm to pound the Philippines in the past month, killing at least 163 people, leaving thousands homeless and wiping out crops and livestock. Continue reading...
Philippine authorities ordered all vessels back to shore and people in coastal communities to leave their homes Saturday as Typhoon Man-yi neared the storm-weary archipelago nation, with forecasters expecting it to intensify before making landfall.
MANILA — Typhoon Usagi weakened sharply on Friday after bearing down on the Philippines' northern towns, blowing away houses in its path as authorities brace for another storm that could hit the capital Manila over the weekend.
Residents in India's capital New Delhi again woke under a blanket of choking smog on Friday, a day after authorities closed primary schools and imposed measures aimed at alleviating the annual crisis.
From banning tuk-tuks and barbecues to demolishing old brick kilns, Pakistan's government is pushing a series of measures to fight record-breaking smog.
Man took advantage of deserted streets during No 8 typhoon signal for Tropical Storm Toraji to break into school and steal over HK$6,600.
Pakistan's Lahore remained the world's most polluted city, while visibility in parts of northern India fell to zero. Seasonal crop burning, low winds, and dropping temperatures contribute to toxic smog in these regions.
No peak emissions yet.
Delhi's air quality has been classified as 'very poor' for 15 consecutive days, with the primary pollutant being PM10. This harmful particulate matter originates from sources like vehicle emissions and industrial activities, posing significant health risks to residents.
Keir Starmer has confirmed that the UK has committed to an 81% cut to emissions by 2035. The prime minister also said the British government was due to launch the CIF Capital Markets Mechanism, a climate finance scheme, on the London Stock Exchange to help developing countries UK has ‘huge opportunity’ to lead on green investment, Starmer says Cop29 – live updates Continue reading...
A Dutch court has upheld Shell's appeal against a 2021 verdict forcing it to almost halve oil and gas emissions by 2030.
Toyota’s heavy-duty trucking unit was fined $1.6 billion on Wednesday over fraudulent emissions testing and other violations.
Hino Motors will plead guilty to submitting false emissions data to regulators for more than 100,000 heavy-duty trucks. The company will pay an array of fines, and fix some affected vehicles for free.
Concerns that dangerous fine particle pollution can become embedded in bloodstream and lungs Los Angeles wildfires – live updates Los Angeles wildfires: full report The Los Angeles wildfires have claimed the lives of at least 24 people and have burned more than 100,000 structures. While the focus is understandably on avoiding the flames, another immediate danger lurks across the county and beyond, one more difficult to escape: smoke. The most dangerous component of wildfire smoke is fine particle pollution, also known as PM2.5 or soot. These tiny particles, smaller than one 20th the width of a human hair, can, if inhaled, become embedded in the bloodstream and lungs. It is estimated that about one-third of all particulate matter pollution in the US now comes from wildfire smoke...
Los Angeles has been hit with its worst-ever wildfires, which continue to blaze, already claiming at least ten lives and devastating air quality—just as a spate of mask bans have been enacted or proposed around the country, including in LA itself. Since authorities began issuing evacuation orders across the area, Joaquín Beltrán, a community organizer […]
The calls came during a public hearing on the agency's plan to strengthen limits on releases for smog-forming nitrogen oxides.
German greenhouse gas emissions fell again in 2024 but at a slower rate, due to lagging green investment by industry and households, according to a study published Tuesday.
Vietnam's capital Hanoi was engulfed in smog on Friday (January 3), causing residents to face the health-related impacts of increased pollution levels. - REUTERS
A severe heatwave is sweeping across southeastern Australia, as one state braces for its hottest weekend in 10 years.
Victoria heatwave expected to hit the high 30s with firefighters on alert for potential bushfires.
While EPA rejected a push to scrap tougher safeguards for accidental industrial emissions, it has relented on the timetables for smog and incinerator rules.
Wolvesey Palace has been the Bishop of Winchester's seat since Anglo-Saxon times but it will soon undergo a refurbishment to cut carbon emissions.
[The Herald] A European Union rule designed to cut greenhouse gas emissions from shipping is about to start adding to the industry's fuel bills.
Germany’s chancellor backs auto industry as Volkswagen considers unprecedented plant closures The EU should refrain from “punitive” fines on carmakers that fail to meet emissions standards, the German chancellor has said, adding to the heated debate on the future of the key European industry. Olaf Scholz, who is running for re-election in February at a time when Germany’s biggest carmaker, Volkswagen, is planning unprecedented plant closures in its home market, made the comments after meeting fellow EU leaders in Brussels. Continue reading...
The Biden administration announced on Thursday it has formally submitted new goals as part of the United Nations as part of the Paris Agreement to cut emissions by up to 66% by 2035.
The president announced the United States would aim to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by between 61 and 66 percent by 2035 compared with 2005 levels.
Thousands of Aussies have been left in the dark after an intense heatwave saw temperatures soar to 42C and sparked blackouts in NSW.
The airline's partnership with NOAA is part of a wider federal strategy to better keep tabs on the country’s greenhouse gases.
An intense heatwave will bake large parts of Sydney hours after the mercury soared to almost 50C in Victoria for the first time since Australia's Black Summer.
Extreme heat warnings are in place for multiple states as a sweltering heatwave brings one of the hottest December days in years.
Cities to swelter through 41C heat on Monday as BoM issues extreme heatwave warnings for NT and northern Queensland Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Much of Australia will bake under intense heatwave conditions over the coming days, with multiple regions set to record temperatures above 40C. The Bureau of Meteorology issued heatwave warnings for large parts of northern, eastern and central Australia, covering every state and territory except Western Australia and Tasmania. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
Millions of Aussies will be hit by an intense heatwave this weekend, with temperatures soaring past 40C across several parts of the country.
By Pedro Piris-Cabezas and Glenda Chen Airport activity emits a noxious cocktail of air pollutants, including ashy particulate matter, sulfur oxides, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, volatile organic compounds, hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides. Among them, PM emissions from aircraft turbines often fly under the radar yet have an outsized impact on regional air quality and public […] The post From runways to residences: confronting aviation’s hidden air quality crisis with real solutions appeared first on Energy Exchange .
IMAGE: MfE The government has released its final emissions reduction plan for 2026-30, copping criticism for relying on unproven technology such as carbon capture and storage, as well as failing to meet crucial climate targets.
Parts of central and eastern Queensland have been put under a heatwave warning with the Bureau of Meteorology urging residents to stay in air conditioned buildings.
New research estimates a 32% increase in deaths of people under 35 if greenhouse gases not radically cut Extreme heat fueled by the climate crisis is often viewed as primarily a problem for vulnerable segments of the population, such as elderly people. But it is people aged under 35 that are set to suffer the brunt of heat-related deaths as temperatures climb, new research has suggested. While older people are susceptible to heatwaves, they currently make up the bulk of cold-related deaths. As the world heats up, it will be younger people that will suffer disproportionately as the mortality burden shifts, with the new study estimating a 32% increase in deaths of people under 35 years old this century from heat if greenhouse gases emissions aren’t radically cut. Continue reading...
Where Do Emissions Come From? 4 Charts Explain Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Sector wri-admin Thu, 12/05/2024 - 12:00 Global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions grew by 51% from 1990 to 2021. These emissions are causing the planet to warm at an alarming rate and contributing to the increasingly devastating storms, floods, fires and heatwaves the world is now grappling with. But where exactly do emissions come from? WRI's Climate Watch platform publishes comprehensive emissions data for all countries, sectors and gases, offering insight into the root causes of the climate crisis and where the world must take action to solve it. We analyzed the data to explain what's causing the most greenhouse gas emissions globally: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Come from 5 Sectors To understand...
The goal is to have a transparent model to let stakeholders compare one bank’s claims with another’s, says the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials.
Chaotic storms that drenched southeastern Australia with over 100mm of rainfall are set to be followed by an intense heatwave this week.
For Australia’s overall emissions budget from 2021 to 2030, the government said it is expecting the country to come in 3 percent beneath its target.
[Nile Post] The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has said it optimistic the country will achieve the 2065 target for net zero carbon emissions.
Scientists in New York say unexplained heatwave 'hotspots' are popping up on every continent except Antarctica like 'giant, angry skin blotches'.
Blackout threat for NSW and Queensland today as heatwave bears down on the east coast.
Blackout warnings for households along the east coast have been downgraded after coal plant operators pulled planned outages during a predicted heatwave.
A scorching heatwave will spread across Australia's southeast with millions set to sweat as temperatures soar to 15 degrees above average.
NGO founder explains how mapping initiative helps hold authorities and companies accountable for carbon emissions and cover-ups.
South-east Australia will experience a heatwave due to high pressure that is east of Tasmania and dispersing warm air on the coast.
India’s capital continues to grapple with a toxic smog crisis.
WRI and Partners Launch Zero Emissions and Resilient Buildings (ZERB) Accelerator at COP29 margaret.overh… Wed, 11/20/2024 - 11:28 At the 2024 UN Climate Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, the Subnational Climate Action Leaders' Exchange (SCALE) partnership launched the Zero Emissions and Resilient Buildings (ZERB) Accelerator. The ZERB Accelerator will rapidly reduce operational and embodied greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen climate resilience in the buildings sector through enhanced multilevel collaboration with subnational governments around the world. The announcement was made at SCALE's COP29 Action Dialogue, where subnational leaders explored opportunities for strengthening climate action across key sectors. The buildings sector is a major contributor to...
PHOTO: Federated Farmers Holding back on agricultural emissions pricing could cost New Zealand hundreds of millions more in future offshore climate mitigation.
Nasa satellite images showed a thick smog covering several South Asian cities.
The city faces an annual smog crisis, blamed on stubble burning, factories, and traffic, with authorities implementing restrictions to curb pollution.
Indian capital imposes emergency measures including closing schools and offices and barring heavy vehicles Pollution levels in India’s capital, Delhi, have soared to their highest levels this year, forcing schools and offices to close and cloaking the city in thick brown smog. In some parts of the city, a live air quality ranking by IQAir put pollution levels at more than 30 times the maximum level deemed healthy. Continue reading...
India's capital New Delhi switched schools to online classes Monday until further notice as worsening toxic smog surged past 60 times the World Health Organization's recommended daily maximum.
Residents in New Delhi are facing severe health consequences as air quality reaches extremely dangerous levels. India's government is implementing measures to try reduce the toxic smog over the city but allergy sufferers are being told they must leave the world's most polluted capital to save their health. - REUTER
Constructing buildings takes a lot of wood, metal, concrete and other valuable resources. Demolishing them generates a huge amount of waste and carbon emissions. But there's another way – what if they were "deconstructed" so the materials could be reused and recycled?
Forecaster unsure on level of typhoon warning expected as storm moves closer on Monday.
Super Typhoon Man-Yi is the latest storm forecast to potentially cause further life-threatening conditions.
MANILA — Tropical cyclone Man-yi has strengthened into a super typhoon, threatening to bring intense rains and high waves on the Philippines' main island that’s still reeling from a string of storms in recent weeks.
A powerful storm sweeping towards the Philippines intensified into a super typhoon on Saturday, the state weather forecaster said, warning of "significant to severe impacts" from the wind and "life-threatening" storm surges.
Two major cities have been locked down after smog has choked Punjab for weeks, sickening nearly 2 million people.
More than 24,000 people are evacuated from their homes in the Philippines as Super Typhoon Usagi makes landfall.
Primary schools ordered to cease in-person classes as air pollution deteriorates to dangerous levels in Indian capital India’s capital Delhi has ordered all primary schools to cease in-person classes until further notice due to worsening pollution in the sprawling megacity, while 220km away the country’s monument to love, the Taj Mahal, was also obscured by toxic smog. Delhi and the surrounding metropolitan area, home to more than 30 million people, consistently tops world rankings for air pollution in winter . Continue reading...
Lahore, Pakistan, is grappling with hazardous smog, recording a pollution index of 1165. Hospitals are overwhelmed with respiratory illness cases, exceeding 15,000 in a day. The severe air pollution, attributed to industrial emissions and other factors, has prompted school closures, outdoor activity bans, and emergency measures by authorities.
MANILA — The Philippines is bracing for its fifth powerful storm in three weeks, with Super Typhoon Usagi set to strike the country’s north on Thursday afternoon before tracking toward Taiwan.
The emerging hydrogen market presents opportunities and risks for investors. These key principles and due diligence questions offer a guide.
STATEMENT: Brazil Releases New 2035 Emissions Reduction Target alison.cinnamo… Wed, 11/13/2024 - 08:44 BAKU (November 13, 2024) – Today, Brazil announced its new commitment to reduce emissions by 59% to 67% by 2035, as compared to 2005. In absolute terms, this target translates to a reduction of 850 million to 1.05 billion tons of carbon dioxide equivalent by 2035. Also, compared to the previously established 2030 target, the ambition for absolute emissions reduction has increased by 13% to 29%. Following is a statement by Karen Silverwood-Cope, Climate Director, WRI Brasil: “Brazil's new climate target shows that it is ready to tackle the climate crisis head-on, as long as the country strives for the highest end of its emission reduction target. Cutting emissions...
Residents of India's capital New Delhi choked in a blanketing toxic smog Wednesday as worsening air pollution surged past 50 times the World Health Organization's recommended daily maximum.
The 'Future Homes Standard' aims to cut carbon emissions across family homes - and will insist developers provide electric heat pumps or different non-gas options.
The Interior secretary on Sunday ordered the forcible evacuation of people in 2,500 villages expected to be lashed by Typhoon Toraji.