Scientists have found three types of previously undetected chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and one hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) in the atmosphere depleting the ozone layer, despite bans on their use.
A Chinese man is suing the environmental protection bureau of Shijiazhuang over the smog that hangs over the city for the money he had to spend on air filters and a treadmill to exercise indoors.
The European Commission is threatening the UK with a £300,000 lawsuit for failing to meet agreed air pollution limits on nitrogen dioxide.
Chinese authorities have issued an orange pollution alert, warning of heavy smog expected to hang over the city for the next three days.
Beijing is no stranger to air pollution, but this time it was different. A lingering 4-day heavy smog with jaw-dropping pollution…