Imagine this: air quality can influence how much bosses earn compared to their employees. It's not just about salaries; it's about the bigger picture of a company's culture and performance. Researchers looked into 19, 229 Chinese companies from 2014 to 2020 to see how air pollution affects the gap b
One of the main goals of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals is to help cities grow while using resources wisely and reducing pollution. But achieving this balance is tough, especially for countries that are still developing. A recent study looked at how well 284 Chinese cities were do
In Pakistan's Punjab province, a distressing cloud of smog has taken a serious toll on health. Over the past month, nearly 1. 8 million people have sought medical help due to respiratory issues and eye irritation. This alarming figure was revealed by local health officials, prompting schools across
Meet Pistia stratiotes, a common water plant with an extraordinary ability. Unlike most plants, it doesn't shy away from manganese, a metal that's typically harmful. Scientists have exposed it to high levels of manganese, and the plant just keeps thriving. It stores this metal mainly in its shoots a
Pakistan's Punjab province is facing a severe air pollution crisis. Over 11 million children under five are at risk, according to the United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef). The air quality in Punjab is so bad that it's called a "calamity. " Schools and public spaces are closed until November 17 to
Imagine a satellite made of wood. Sounds crazy, right? But scientists in Japan are giving it a shot. They're sending a small, wooden satellite called LignoSat to the International Space Station. Why wood? Well, metal satellites leave behind harmful particles when they burn up. Wood, especially from
You thought it was just water? Think again! Scientists in Miami have discovered that it’s raining something else too: chemicals that just won’t go away. They are called PFAS, or 'forever chemicals', because they stick around in the environment for a long time. These chemicals have been in use since
India's Supreme Court has made a bold statement, declaring that living in a pollution-free environment is a fundamental right for all citizens. This comes as Delhi, the capital, is choking under a thick layer of smog. The city's air quality index hit a "very poor" 364 on Wednesday, with levels below
Today, we've got some interesting twists in the world of electric vehicles (EVs). Tesla has changed its mind about the Cybertruck's range extender, deciding it's not necessary after all. Over at Ford, they've given the Mustang Mach-E a little refresh. And here's something cool: you can now help othe
California has been a front-runner in combating climate change, from banning new gasoline cars to suing big oil companies. But now, there's a new worry: carbon capture projects. These projects aim to capture and store carbon dioxide from power plants and industrial sites. Yet, many experts agree thi
