European lockdowns could avert 11,300 air pollution deaths
By Kate Abnett (Reuters) – Improved air quality in Europe due to lockdowns to combat the coronavirus pandemic has delivered health benefits equivalent to avoiding 11,300...
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China and Europe likely to see different effect of coronavirus-related air pollution drop
In March, a study revealed that between 50,000 and 100,000 deaths could be avoided this year in China if air pollution stayed at the same level as...
Hubble Marks 30 Years in Space With Tapestry of Blazing Starbirth
NASA is celebrating the Hubble Space Telescope’s 30 years of unlocking the beauty and mystery of space by unveiling a stunning new portrait of a firestorm...
Russia Cuts Off Wheat, Other Grain Exports
The Russian Agriculture Ministry announced on April 26 that it was suspending its export of most grains until July 1, seemingly shrugging off warnings from international...
Earth’s atmosphere far dustier than previously believed
Dust is a key component of Earth’s climate system. When it interacts with clouds, oceans and the sun’s radiation, it has an impact on our planet’s...
China to cut new energy vehicle subsidies by 10% this year
BEIJING (Reuters) – China will cut subsidies on new energy vehicles (NEV) such as electric cars by 10% this year, the finance ministry said on Thursday,...
