Superheroes of Manila's traffic
Converted World War II vintage jeeps, called jeepneys in the Philippines, are the most popular mode of public transport in Manila. They are cheaper than private buses and more efficient than the city's rail shuttle.
Converted World War II vintage jeeps, called jeepneys in the Philippines, are the most popular mode of public transport in Manila. They are cheaper than private buses and more efficient than the city's rail shuttle.
The Ontario government recently filed a complaint with the us Environmental Protection Agency. It has criticised proposals it believes will lead to more pollution on the Canadian side of the border
A recently developed cheap and environmentally benign iron compound helps dispose of polluting nitrogen oxides
A piece of good news for those who cannot give up smoking -- take a lot of vitamin C and you could avert heart and lung diseases caused by cigarette smoke (Nature, Vol 370, No 6489). A team of
• Australian scientists digging in an Indonesian cave uncovered a jawbone that adds evidence to the existence of a tiny 18,000-year-old Hobbit-like species called Homo floresiensis, three
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A new generation of electric cars is moving down the ramp. Running on fuel cell technology, these are being called the eco friendliest cars by far
How the environment sacred to Hindus is bearing the brunt of pollution in the name of religion
The Calcutta tramcar system, perhaps the only eco friendly feature in the city's ruined landscape, is heading towards extinction
China's stupendous financial growth rate has exacted a stiff toll of its environment and other nations are worried that the disaster may spill over
There s more to diesel than cancer. And at the receiving end is poor people
Federal government seeks <font class='UCASE'>us</font> $60 billion fine for faulty emission control systems
They operate across international borders. There is no way transnational carmakers do not know that tiny particles from diesel emissions kill
Manufacturers across the world are busy developing environment friendly products and minimising pollution in production process. A select list
Nature has proved to be much more successful in removing excess carbon monoxide from atmosphere
Humankind faces the most prolonged and worst exposure to pollution within the four walls of its homes indoors where biomass combustion spells a quiet doom for millions. Surprisingly, most research has chosen to ignore this problem in favour of the mor
Most Indians are defenceless against the fine toxic particles in the air largely products of vehicular emissions and scientists are finding newer and deadlier things about pollution. Surprisingly, this is not confined to metropolitan cities. Evidence
...or how the ethical minefield of biotechnology has grown over time
<p>For multiple reasons, the winters are the worst in Delhi, India - harsh winters, limited air movement, and restraining meteorological conditions worsen the already <a href="http://urbanemissions.blogspot.com/2010/11/new-delhi-tied-for-worlds-worst-air.html">topped out air pollution </a>problem.
The setting up of a task force may streamline and coordinate the various environment related activities of the UN