Study reveals how much carbon damage would cost corporations if they paid for their emissions
Economists calculate that the world's corporations produce so much climate change pollution, it could eat up about 44% of their profits if they had to pay damages for what they put out.
Jakarta is the world's most polluted city. Blame the dry season and vehicles for the gray skies
Indonesian authorities are blaming the dry season and and motorized vehicles as the main causes of air pollution in Jakarta, after a Swiss air quality technology company named the city as the most polluted in the world.
Weather Authority Alert issued for air quality, smoke in Central, Southwest Virginia
A Weather Authority Alert Day has been issued for Monday, July 17, 2023, due to haze and air quality across the region. The alert is set to expire at 9 p.m., and this article will be updated with the latest information throughout the evening.
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Haze from western wildfires could have health impact in Southwest Virginia
While the haze from the Oregon wildfires may make for beautiful pictures here in Southwest Virginia, local health experts are concerned about its impacts on those with underlying health conditions.