http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/images/gnn_logo_rss.gif http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/ 249 31 News of a better world editor@greatnewsnetwork.org great news network en editor@greatnewsnetwork.org Copyright 2013 2013-04-29T16:24:08+00:00 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/gtyv/~3/d-n_c_YwmvY/ China’s Ministry of Finance has announced that the country will levy a tax on carbon emissions, reports Xinhua. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, World Top Stories, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Regions, East Asia, China ]]> 2013-02-20T23:29:10+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/china_worlds_largest_emitter_of_greenhouse_gasses_will_tax_carbon/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/gtyv/~3/8175qxCDw7E/ More than 140 countries have agreed on a set of legally binding measures to curb mercury pollution, at UN talks. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Health Top Stories, World, Environment, Air Quality, Health, Regions, United Nations ]]> 2013-01-19T19:07:38+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/nations_agree_on_legally_binding_mercury_rules/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/gtyv/~3/b1MmMyQbnL8/ The United Nations treaty to protect the ozone layer signed 25 years ago prevented an environmental disaster, a chief U.N. scientist said, cautioning though that the Earth's radiation shield is still under threat. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Health Top Stories, World Top Stories, Environment, Air Quality ]]> 2012-09-18T00:32:05+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/u.n._hails_25-year_ozone_treaty_for_preventing_disaster/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/gtyv/~3/LdcTFbBPms0/ The days of Canadian asbestos exports appear to be numbered, and anti-asbestos activists couldn’t be happier. Top Headlines, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Health Top Stories, World Top Stories, World, Politics, Environment, Air Quality, Health, Business, Regions, North America, Canada, Quebec ]]> 2012-09-14T21:44:43+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/canada_will_no_longer_oppose_global_fight_against_asbestos/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/gtyv/~3/S6h4c_Lu49Y/ Trees, bushes and other greenery growing in the concrete-and-glass canyons of cities can reduce levels of two of the most worrisome air pollutants by eight times more than previously believed, a new study has found. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Environment, Air Quality ]]> 2012-07-23T15:55:17+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/green_plants_reduce_street_pollution_8_times_more_than_previously_believed/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/gtyv/~3/bFpy0s5g75A/ Senate Democrats blocked a Republican-backed move Wednesday to scrap EPA regulations on mercury and toxic chemical emissions from coal power plants, not swayed by the contention that the rules are killing jobs, not saving lives. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Health Top Stories, USA Top Stories, Environment, Air Quality, Regions, North America, United States, Washington D.C. ]]> 2012-06-23T15:16:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/senate_rejects_gop_bid_to_lift_epa_coal_plant_regulations/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/gtyv/~3/Pum8Leu1f6Y/ Several decades ago, precipitation in Delaware was among the most acidic in the country. Pollutants in the air reacted with rainwater to sprinkle sulfuric, nitric and carbonic acids onto the ground below, affecting crops and ecosystems statewide. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories, Environment, Air Quality, Land, Regions, North America, United States, Delaware ]]> 2012-05-12T14:50:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/60_percent_reduction_in_acidity_of_delaware_rain/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/gtyv/~3/VCtKjv3rpF8/ On April 30th, Toronto will become the first city in North America with a bylaw that requires roofs to be green. And we're not talking about paint. A green roof, also known as a living roof, uses various hardy plants to create a barrier between the sun's rays and the tiles or shingles of the roof. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Canada Top Stories, World Top Stories, World, Politics, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Land, Regions, North America, Canada, Ontario ]]> 2012-04-13T21:00:01+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/toronto_becomes_first_city_to_mandate_green_roofs/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/gtyv/~3/1wQ-mEfGo-E/ The United States set the first nationwide carbon standards on power plants, seeking to curb emissions from the burning of coal and revive the flagging fight against climate change. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Regions, North America, United States, Washington D.C. ]]> 2012-04-10T05:13:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/us_sets_new_carbon_standard_for_power_plants/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/gtyv/~3/rgkG4AbTrLU/ The Bicycling and Walking in the United States: 2012 Benchmarking Report shows that bicycling is getting more popular as a method of transportation; the number of commuters who bicycle to work increased by 57% from 2000 to 2009. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Health Top Stories, USA Top Stories, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Health, Regions, North America, United States ]]> 2012-02-05T09:17:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/bicycling_and_walking_benchmarking_report_2012_bicycling_is_on_the_rise/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/gtyv/~3/nS0R-oIq_T4/ California, long a national leader in cutting auto pollution, pushed the envelope further Friday as state regulators approved rules to cut greenhouse gas emissions from cars and put significantly more pollution-free vehicles on the road in coming years. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Health Top Stories, USA Top Stories, World Top Stories, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Health, Regions, North America, United States, California ]]> 2012-02-01T20:31:01+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/california_orders_hike_in_number_of_super_clean_cars/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/gtyv/~3/TqtlbTDUfoQ/ With all the handwringing over aging infrastructure, rising energy costs, high speed rail and other public transportation projects that are spiraling in costs, cities and towns could look at solutions that can improve mobility and do not the bust the budget: bicycles and bicycle paths. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, World Top Stories, World, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Regions, Europe, Sweden ]]> 2012-01-22T07:34:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/swedish_cities_close_to_building_a_bicycle_superhighway/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/gtyv/~3/r8OX-udxY5g/ Unveiling a historic rule, the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday announced the first national requirement for the nation's coal-fired power plants to reduce emissions of mercury, arsenic, cyanide and other toxic pollutants. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Health Top Stories, Environment, Air Quality, Health, Business, Regions, North America, United States, Washington D.C. ]]> 2011-12-22T16:29:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/us_rolls_out_historic_mercury_limits_for_power_plants/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/gtyv/~3/dql1HaE8AYA/ Breathe easier, sulfur dioxide pollution from coal plants in the eastern United States dropped by nearly half compared to 2005 levels, reported a team of researchers in Geophysical Research Letters. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Regions, North America, United States, Washington D.C. ]]> 2011-12-17T01:33:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/us_coal_plant_pollution_down/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/gtyv/~3/FnFPTm4Ynvo/ Emissions regulations do have an environmental impact, according to a long-term study of acidic rainfall by researchers at the University of Illinois. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories, Environment, Air Quality, Water, Regions, North America, United States ]]> 2011-11-19T07:46:01+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/long_term_study_shows_acid_pollution_in_rain_decreased_with_emissions/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/gtyv/~3/-mblA1vco-c/ Did you know that your running shoes contains hazardous chemicals, some that get released every time you go out for a run? Top Headlines, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Health Top Stories, Environment, Air Quality, Land ]]> 2011-09-09T18:32:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/puma_nike_and_adidas_run_towards_toxin_free_products_with_greenpeace/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/gtyv/~3/qOFNnqoizKY/ Tougher emissions regulations for new coal-fired electricity plants in Canada are on the way. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Canada Top Stories, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Regions, North America, Canada, Ontario ]]> 2011-08-21T16:13:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/ottawa_set_to_reveal_new_coal_plant_regulations/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/gtyv/~3/YTg_NPr4T10/ With the cooperation of politicians and grassroots organizations, Bolivia is set to pass the Law of Mother Earth, which will grant nature the same rights and protections as humans. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, World Top Stories, World, Politics, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Land, Water, Wildlife, Feel Good, Inspirational Stories, Regions, South America, Bolivia ]]> 2011-05-24T16:31:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/bolivia_set_to_pass_historic_law_of_mother_earth_which_will_grant_nature_eq/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/gtyv/~3/nml6PxEPDAM/ Beijing -- one of the world's most polluted cities -- launched a five-year action plan on Tuesday that aims to improve the environment by phasing out coal-fired boilers and reducing bad air days. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Health Top Stories, Environment, Air Quality, Health, Regions, East Asia, China ]]> 2011-04-21T08:58:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/beijing_lays_out_action_plan_to_fight_pollution/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/gtyv/~3/qxRy4o7HOyk/ The European Commission has released a white paper detailing ambitious plans to transform Europe's transport infrastructure by 2050. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, World Top Stories, World, Politics, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Regions, Europe, Austria ]]> 2011-04-12T07:35:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/eu_plan_to_phase_out_conventionally_fueled_cars_by_2050/?source=rss