Air pollution


Dust storm 2: a health hazard beyond comparison

Particulate pollution has soared to levels never seen in Australia in recent hours as the red dust storm intensifies over much of the top three quarters of NSW.

Formula One stalls green overhaul

Although a ‘green overhaul’ of Formula One was promised back in 2006 in time for 2009, it seems the deadline has been put back a further four years.

China’s green priorities overshadowed by GFC

Less than a year ago, officials were pressing the mines and factories of northern China to shut down or move away to clear the air of dust and smog for the Beijing Olympics. But environmental concerns in China have flagged.

State of the planet

Red-hot Australia just the spot for solar energy projects … China’s green spending falls short …. Ecomigration: global warming will increase climate refugees … Global warming’s cold war … Global warming: the rich opt out

State of the Planet

Running out of water … Who owns water? … Schoolgirl’s “smog hog” cuts air pollution … It’s a nice day for a green wedding …