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Protest votes: why will some people not tell how much they are willing to pay for clean air?

What is the value of clean air? Answering such a question may be achieved by asking citizens how much they are willing to pay. However, some individuals give ‘protest vote’ responses to such questions. Recent research in EU countries found that the main reasons for this were because they felt that the polluters themselves or the government should be responsible for such costs. ...

Jul. 30, 2014

By European Commission, Environment DG

Study: People rank global warming lower than local environmental issues

The US public, while aware of the deteriorating global environment, is concerned predominantly with local and national environmental issues, according to results from a recent survey. 'The survey's core result is that people care about their communities and express the desire to see government action taken toward local and national issues,' said David Konisky, a policy research scholar with the ...

Aug. 20, 2008

By Environmental News Network (ENN)

Europeans call for stronger EU air quality policy

According to the latest research, a majority (56 %) of Europeans believe that air quality has deteriorated in the last 10 years. In Italy, as many as 81 % hold this view, and in Cyprus, France, Greece, Hungary, Romania and Spain, 70-75 % of survey participants believe that this is the case. The research – a Eurobarometer called Attitudes of Europeans towards Air Quality – shows strong ...

Jan. 8, 2013

By European Commission, Environment DG

EPA Provides Grants to Help New York City Residents Monitor Air and Water Pollution in their Communities; Smart Phones will Track Air Pollution in The Bronx, Students Surveying Water Pollution in New York Harbor are Some of the Projects

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is providing nearly $125,000 in “citizen science” grants to five New York City community groups. These grants will be used to help these organizations collect information on air and water pollution in their communities and seek solutions to environmental and public health problems. “People care deeply about clean air and clean water in ...

Sep. 27, 2012

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Japanese enforcement of air pollution law

The Ministry of the Environment released a report on the enforcement status of the Air Pollution Control Law (hereinafter referred to as 'the Law') for FY 2006. 1. Purpose of the survey - The purpose of the survey is to acquire basic data for air pollution control administration by determining the current enforcement status of the Law. The collected information included the number of ...

Mar. 6, 2008

By Ministry of the Environment, Government of Japan

Blueair air pollution snapshot shows air pollution in Los Angeles and New York worse than in Beijing

Levels of air pollution in Los Angeles and New York City were higher at times the past week than in Beijing, according to a snapshot survey in early March conducted by Blueair, a global leader in indoor air purification systems. Using its Blueair Friend app that monitors outdoor air in thousands of locations across the USA and rest of the world, the Blueair comparison shows that Americans cannot ...

Mar. 7, 2016

By Blueair, Inc.

2013: Kicking off the ‘Year of Air’

Clean air will be the focus of EU environmental policy discussions throughout 2013, the Year of Air. The European Environment Agency (EEA) provides a wealth of information underpinning the review of air pollutant legislation. Air pollution remains a concern for public health and the environment, according to the most recent analyses published by the EEA. To improve the situation, the European ...

Jan. 8, 2013

By European Environment Agency (EEA)

“Clean air for all - all for clean air”

Ladies and Gentlemen, “Clean air for all - all for clean air”. This sounds like the slogan of the three musketeers'. Perhaps this should be expected here, in the country of Alexandre Dumas. Bravo! The theme of this panel nicely summarises the ‘essentials’ to successfully addressing one of the most important health and environment challenges we face today: …. air ...

Dec. 10, 2013

By European Commission, Environment DG

90% of Europeans believe biodiversity loss is a problem

An overwhelming majority of Europeans believe that the loss of biological diversity is a serious problem, according to a Eurobarometer survey on attitudes to biodiversity. The survey highlights the concerns of Europeans regarding the decline and extinction of animal and plant species, natural habitats and ecosystems. Concern is greatest in Greece, Portugal and Romania. The survey also reveals ...

Jan. 18, 2008

By European Commission, Environment DG

Grangemouth oil refinery strike over in UK

Operations at Kinneil have started back up following the cessation of the strike action at the Grangemouth Oil Refinery. The three production trains at Kinneil will be brought back into commission in the order: Train 3, Train 2 and finally Train 1. BP is working closely with Ineos to ensure that the dry gas produced by the terminal is accepted by the refinery as soon as practicable where it is ...

Apr. 29, 2008

By Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)

Air purification industry innovation: technology is the core - China.com

Air quality problems are still grim Recently, the research team of Guanghua School of Management and Peking University Statistical Science Center of Peking University released the "Air Quality Assessment Report: Statistical Analysis of Air Pollution Status in Five Cities in China". According to the report, the most polluted cities in the country are Chengdu and Beijing, Shenyang, Guangzhou and ...

Nov. 15, 2018

By Hangzhou Carly Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.

Air purification industry innovation technology is the core

Air quality problems are still grim Recently, the research team of Guanghua School of Management and Peking University Statistical Science Center of Peking University released the "Air Quality Assessment Report: Statistical Analysis of Air Pollution Status in Five Cities in China". According to the report, the most polluted cities in the country are Chengdu and Beijing, Shenyang, Guangzhou and ...

Nov. 15, 2018

By Hangzhou Carly Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.

Indoor air quality survey launched for the facilities management/building services sector

Camfil UK, the world leader in providing air filtration solutions for maintaining healthy and comfortable indoor environments, has launched a quick 2 minute survey on indoor air quality for FM, Estates Managers and Building Services professionals in the UK. Camfil UK have launched the national survey exploring general awareness and understanding of indoor air quality (IAQ) in non-domestic ...

Mar. 6, 2013

By Camfil Ltd

Voters Overwhelmingly Support EPA Air Pollution Rules

A new, nationwide poll shows that by a wide margin, voters of both political parties and in all regions of the U.S. disagree with Congress' anti-Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) agenda and support the EPA's new rules to limit air pollution from coal-fired power plants. Two-thirds of the respondents – 67 percent – oppose Congress delaying implementation of the air pollution ...

Oct. 12, 2011

By Ceres

Voters overwhelmingly support EPA air pollution rules

A new, nationwide poll shows that by a wide margin, voters of both political parties and in all regions of the U.S. disagree with Congress’ anti-Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) agenda and support the EPA’s new rules to limit air pollution from coal-fired power plants. Two-thirds of the respondents – 67 percent – oppose Congress delaying implementation of the air ...

Oct. 12, 2011

By CSRwire - Corporate Social Responsibility Newswire