Pollution prevention
DHL and Unilever Join Hands to Cut Down Emissions
Shipping and logistic giant DHL and multi-national FMCG conglomerate Unilever, also known for their environmental consciousness and remarkable efforts in this regard, are joining hands for their ultimate green program. They are looking ways to reduce the emissions across their supply chains. This could include all possible projects ranging from waste reduction to alternative automobiles. Right now, we do not have ...
Bottled Water Sales Banned at Grand Canyon National Park
Canned is now banned. Bottled water sales will be prohibited in Grand CanyonNational Parkfrom the first of March. Plastic littering has been a major problem at the Canyon and the ban comes as a measure to mitigate the crisis once and for all. The National Park Service announced that it has approved a plan to eliminate the sale of the bottles ...
iNature Bio-Degradable Outfits for iPhones Arrive
This might be something you are seeing for the first time. The iNature for iPhone is a biodegradable cover designed for the Apple device. iNature has been designed by Italian firms, Med Computer and Biomood, and the idea is really novel and relevant to the time we live in. Such innovations are the only hope we have, since we are on ...
NJ Administration Lauds EPA Directive to Portland GenOn Power Plant
People of Trenton in New Jersey are sure to be a joyful lot. The federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has initiated measures towards considerably reducing the air pollution caused by the GenOn Energy power plant in Portland. The coal-fired power plant expels over 30,000 tons of sulfur dioxide (SO2), plus mercury and many other contaminants into the air ...
Urban Traffic Causes People to Fill an Extra 3.9 Gallons of Fuel
Post-recession, many people have chosen not to take their vehicles out on the street due to increasing fuel prices and economic turmoil. But the situation is vastly changing and now as the financial crisis is being solved more and more motorists are appearing on the road. This was revealed by a study conducted by Texas Transportation Institute at Texas A&M ...
Istanbul’s Bosphorus Strait in the Grip of Aquatic Pollution
Istanbul's Bosphorus Strait is suffering from the havoc of aquatic pollution. Though from the surface the waterway seems to flow fresh and strong, it is now actually the abode of garbage. The strait is full of garbage ranging from old furniture to boat parts, cleaning supplies to restaurant trash.
Taiwan to Usher in More Eco-Friendly Laws
The Taiwanese government is focusing on getting more environmental rules in place after facing a wave of protests over several issues from environmentally conscious citizens. The government is considering implementing green reforms faster than they had earlier envisioned, spurred on by these citizen demands.
Los Angeles County to Implement the Largest Ban on Plastic Bags in the US
The Los Angeles County is going ahead with the largest plastic bag ban ever to be implemented in the US. The ban in the LA County indicates that it will be enforced among a population of 1.1 million people, which is not a small number.
BP Had Been Reprimanded for Safety Flaws by UK Long Ago
British Petroleum is again in the news after the oil spill issue. This time they stand accused for the failure in the safety provisions in the North Sea. Months before the horrible environmental disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, BP was cited by the Government of United Kingdom for failing to complete the safety training and emergency exercises mandatory for ...
Britain to Subsidize Low-Carbon Car Purchase
Britain has announced that it will pay up to 5,000 pounds ($7,800, 6,000 euros) towards the cost of buying a new low-carbon car. The news came after the program for funding low-carbon cars was facing dark times due to an austerity drive. The subsidy means that up-front costs of vehicles that comply with tough emission standards will go down by ...
