Intensive Response to Fine Dust in Early March... Up to 29 Coal Power Plants to Halt Operations, Smart Monitoring
The South Korean government is ramping up its efforts to combat fine dust pollution in anticipation of high levels of PM-2.5 during the spring season.
EPA weakens pollution limits for mercury from coal plants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has weakened pollution limits for coal power plants, allowing them to release more heavy metals, including mercury, which is linked to brain damage.
How ‘smog capital of Poland’ saved 6,000 lives by cutting soot levels
Kraków's ban on coal and wood heating has dramatically reduced air pollution, resulting in nearly 6,000 lives saved over the past decade.
Residents' complaints about black snow: the source is known, but no solution found
Residents in Kaunas are raising concerns over black snow covering their yards, believed to be caused by coal dust from nearby operations, but no action has been taken to address the pollution.