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Environment United StatesLess Insecticides Have Led to Cleaner Air (a Win for People’s Health!)
New research shows that greater protections against the use of insecticides in the Great Lakes region of the United States have worked, with the atmospheric concentration of three insecticides falling so low that they are now undetectable.
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Environment ChinaThe Air Is Getting Much Cleaner in This Country
Over the course of seven years, China has significantly reduced its air pollution by adopting drastic measures, thus contributing to cutting back the global smog levels and serving as a prime example of how quickly progress can be made with political will.
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Technology USAThis Sustainable Stone Shines Brighter Than Ever
A new way to create diamonds, using sustainably sourced energy and carbon captured from air pollution, is proving to reverse damage to ecosystems, lower the carbon footprint, and positively-impact the planet, all while creating fine jewelry.
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Environment United KingdomHere’s to Cleaner Air and Better Health, with This Low-Traffic Neighborhood Plan
Birmingham is working on a plan to curb pollution and emissions, combat poor health, and reduce congestion: the UK's second largest city aims to ensure low traffic with initiatives to close roads, remove parking spaces, introduce new zero-emission buses and create more cycleways.
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Environment IndonesiaThe Right to Health: “We Must Improve Air Quality” Orders Capital City
A court in Jakarta ruled that the Indonesian government has failed to protect citizens’ rights to clean air, ordering them to take action. The city is home to ten million people, with some thirty million more living in its suburbs.